Warm-up:
What is a sitcom? Which sitcoms do you think are emblematic of the genre? Compare sitcoms to other television genres. Are there any overlaps? Do any shows straddle two or more genres? How important is it to watch sitcoms in the intended sequence, as compared with episodes of drama or reality? What are the purposes and benefits of watching sitcoms? What role do they play in our culture? Do sitcoms offer cultural commentary, or are they just meant for mere entertainment? Is it worth critiquing or analyzing them? What cultural value do sitcoms have long have they have been broadcast?
Objective:
SWBAT analyze sitcoms as cultural texts.