Here are the readings for next week's class on Kid Nation, a reality show that aired last fall.
Take a look at these links and feel free to look for other write ups about the show. You may even be able to find some clips if you dig a little. Use your blog to think about what these authors below have to say about teenagers. Are they drawing from the dominant discourse we have talked about? Or are they challenging them? Do they think that this reality show looks favorably on the kids of Kid Nation, or is it just another chance to cast kids in a negative light?
Kid Nation Home Page (check it out for basic info)
Ellen Goodman, 'Kid Nation': CBS' New Reality Show Creates Little Capitalists
Should Kids Be Seen?
Birth of a Kid Nation
Kid Nation: It's Not Exactly William Golding!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Readings on Kid Nation
Posted by Dr. Lesley Bogad at 9:33 PM
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Hi. I'm really interested in knowing what conclusions are reached by this group.
Hey Dr. Bogad,
I wrote one of my choice assignments on Kid Nation. Would you mind taking a look and letting me know if I went in the right direction with it? Can't wait to talk about this in class on Monday!
Steph :)
hi Dr. Bogad,
i was wondering what time this show came on at night. i know that it was followed by CSI which is typically for adults and i was wondering if the time slot had been differnt if the show would have been differnt. If it was geared towards adults then it is basically showing kids as people who party to let off steam. but if the intended audience had been younger then wouldn't it be showing kids watching that they could make decisions about society. Just something i was thinking about on the drive home.
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