The book's approach allows students to draw on familiar texts as subjects for new practices of reading and interpretation. Throughout the book, critical theory is discussed within the context of writing and the study of media. In Chapter 4, the comparative treatment of news information through print, television and radio encourages consideration of rhetorical devices of several forms of media. Chapter 10 draws on recent examples to analyze style and audience awareness, and to develop critical thinking. Chapter 11 demonstrates the use of search routines and discusses the implications of electronic media as providers of information.
Further assignments suggest directions for additional work.
Seeing Rhetoric Through Media. Rhetoric, Media, Text. Keeping a Journal. The Practice of Critical Reading. Learning From the Media.