Teacher Training Seminar
The Simpsons: Satire and American Society
Dr. Markus Hünemörder, LMU München
Since their first appearance on the Tracey Ullman show twenty years ago, Matt Groening's TV family has become an American institution: 20 seasons, more than 400 episodes and one major motion picture make the Simpsons one of the most successful products of American popular culture. The fascination of the show comes from the fact that it works on many different levels: slapstick comedy, social satire, and even philosophical reflection. Every episode is full of obvious and obscure allusions to all areas of American culture. This seminar will, based on selected episode clips, demonstrate how the Simpsons can teach us about American culture, politics, and society.
Anmeldung erforderlich!
Freitag, 25.6.
9-13 Uhr
€ 5,-
im DAI
engl. Sprache
Dr. Markus Hünemörder, LMU München
Since their first appearance on the Tracey Ullman show twenty years ago, Matt Groening's TV family has become an American institution: 20 seasons, more than 400 episodes and one major motion picture make the Simpsons one of the most successful products of American popular culture. The fascination of the show comes from the fact that it works on many different levels: slapstick comedy, social satire, and even philosophical reflection. Every episode is full of obvious and obscure allusions to all areas of American culture. This seminar will, based on selected episode clips, demonstrate how the Simpsons can teach us about American culture, politics, and society.
Anmeldung erforderlich!
Freitag, 25.6.
9-13 Uhr
€ 5,-
im DAI
engl. Sprache