Applied Social Sciences taster
Looking at Reality TV through a social science lens - From Love Island to Big Brother, Reality TV is now part of the media landscape, but what impact is this change in programme format having in society? This interactive session will consider how media and culture influence our knowledge and views.
Looking at Reality TV through a social science lens. Why does it matter and what should change?
Within this session, we will use the case study of reality TV to consider how we interpret data and how we create knowledge. Via the lens of reality TV, we will think carefully and critically about how media and culture influence our knowledge and the significance of using data appropriately. We constantly see facts and statistics shared about reality TV, as well as the content itself affecting our views on things (think Love Island and fashion trends!). So, as a group we will reflect on why this is important, as well as establishing some ideas for changes.
When: Thursday 2nd May 2024, 4.20pm - 5.50pm
Age group: Year 12 and Year 13
Location: Online
Schedule
Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4.30pm | Log in and get comfortable |
| 4.35pm | Introduction to the Sheffield Methods Institute & Applied Social Sciences |
| 4.45pm | Interactive taster session on "Looking at Reality TV through a social science lens" |
| 5.25pm | Q&A with course student ambassadors, session summary & how to find out more |
| 5.50pm | Session Close |
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