Choose one television series to explain what ‘serialised television’ means and what is it about this mode of that engages viewers, NUS, Singapore

Essay Topics:

Choose ONE of the following essay topics. Draw on relevant theories and concepts from the unit.

1. Serialised Television

Choose one television series to explain what ‘serialised television’ means and what is it about this mode of that engages viewers. Consider the relevance of the term ‘serialised television’ to contemporary viewers and refer to the role of narrative progression in the viewing experience.

2. The Culture around Television Viewing

Discuss the changing practices around television viewing in terms of where we watch, how we watch, who we watch with, what we do with television content and what is unique about the culture of television viewing today.

3. Television as a Live Broadcast Medium

The only thing television is good for is live broadcasting. Argue for or against this statement with reference to at least two live television broadcast texts.