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Sit com class and gender

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This document discusses representations of gender and class in sitcoms. It explores how sitcoms from different decades, like Fawlty Towers, portrayed these themes. Key events that led to the creation of modern sitcoms are outlined. Changes and continuities in British sitcoms over time are also examined, using examples from shows like Fawlty Towers. Learners are asked to identify these representations of gender and class in sitcoms and apply knowledge of historical contexts.

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Sit Com Case Study Representations of Gender and Class
Learning objectives: to explore representations of gender and class in the sit com Learning outcomes: to be able to identify representations of class and gender in an example text EBI: to apply knowledge of historical contexts to the case study
Starter Using the examples we have seen so far, what seem to be the key themes of the British Sit com?
'Laughter in the House' Sit com documentary What were the chain of events that led to creation of the sit com as we know it today? Use bullet points to illustrate this.
The 1970's Discussion: What happened in this decade and how was this reflected in the TV Sit com? Question: Where does Fawlty Towers fit in to this?
Fawlty Towers Complete the worksheet Fawlty Towers using evidence from the documentary extract and the episode 'The Hotel Inspectors' as part of your answer.
Plenary What has changed and what has remained the same in the British sit com? Give an example for each.

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Sit com class and gender

  • 1. Sit Com Case Study Representations of Gender and Class
  • 2. Learning objectives: to explore representations of gender and class in the sit com Learning outcomes: to be able to identify representations of class and gender in an example text EBI: to apply knowledge of historical contexts to the case study
  • 3. Starter Using the examples we have seen so far, what seem to be the key themes of the British Sit com?
  • 4. 'Laughter in the House' Sit com documentary What were the chain of events that led to creation of the sit com as we know it today? Use bullet points to illustrate this.
  • 5. The 1970's Discussion: What happened in this decade and how was this reflected in the TV Sit com? Question: Where does Fawlty Towers fit in to this?
  • 6. Fawlty Towers Complete the worksheet Fawlty Towers using evidence from the documentary extract and the episode 'The Hotel Inspectors' as part of your answer.
  • 7. Plenary What has changed and what has remained the same in the British sit com? Give an example for each.