Pedagogy of Global Events: Insights from Concerts, Film Festivals and Social Network Happenings
ISBN: 9780429281570
Platform/Publisher: Taylor & Francis / Routledge
Digital rights: Users: Unlimited; Printing: Unlimited; Download: Unlimited
Subjects: Education; Education Policy & Politics; International & Comparative Education; Sociology of Education;

Pedagogy of Global Events explores a relatively new phenomenon of cultural events--concerts, media experiences, film series--designed to bring attention to global problems and spark action. This case-based analysis addresses a range of events to consider questions about what it means to educate the wider public about significant global challenges, the meaning and limits of these efforts, and how media refracts these experiences. The analyses are informed by data collected from organizers of special events, participants in attendance, those viewing online or after-the-fact through media representations, as well as through a careful analysis of web artifacts created by and in response to the events. By offering rare empirical analyses of global events, this book is valuable reading for organizers and attendees alike.


Timothy J. Patterson is Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education at Temple University, USA

William Gaudelli is Dean of Education and Vice Provost for Innovation in Education at Lehigh University, USA

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