1. Definitions of Postmodernism

1. Definitions of postmodernism (in relation to media products and media audiences). What are the different versions of postmodernism (historical, period, style, theoretical approach)?

THIS DOCUMENT covers.. what is a theory? 

A post on the differences between high and low culture.

Essay Task: What is postmodernism?

- try to start by saying what it is. An idea? A theory? A set of principles?

- Try to explain how the ideas have emerged? Within texts or as a response to texts? What’s the point?

- Try to outline the various different characteristics of postmodern texts

- Do not use loads of examples for this but if an example helps you explain something….

- start by saying what it is. An idea? A theory? A set of principles?
- explain what it isn't

- explain how the ideas have emerged?  What’s the point?

- outline the various different characteristics of postmodern texts

Deadline for Monday the 18th of March. Post to your blog. At least 500 words.

Postmodernism