Summarizing Visual Media

Today in class, if all goes according to plan, we will be watching an episode of a show called Taboo to practice objective Active Reading of visual media sources. In doing this activity, I have chosen a visual source that may test your ability to be objective. The purpose for choosing a less benign piece on culture is so that we can practice pushing beyond our own biases (our own prejudices and opinions) to be able to focus on what points the source is trying to make.

The specific episode we will be watching is called "Body Extremes." You are expected to take notes on the handout, and we will use these notes to practice summary and summary techniques next class.