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Asking the Big Questions Examines Reality TV
Summary: Asking the Big Questions will address the topic of reality television on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in theMcGinnis Room of Rodney Briggs Library.
(February 26, 2013)-The next Asking the Big Questions discussion will take place on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. inthe McGinnis Room of Rodney Briggs Library. This discussion will address the topic of reality television and its effectson American culture.
Participants will explore questions regarding the origins of reality television, its popularity compared to traditionaltelevision programming, and its reflection on our culture and values. Barbara Burke, associate professor ofcommunication, media, and rhetoric, will be the featured speaker.
All are welcome to attend the discussion. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact PeterBremer, librarian.
Asking the Big Questions is a campus/community discussion group that focuses on important issues of the day. Thisevent is co-sponsored by Briggs Library and the Sociology Discipline.
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