Critical Media Studies: An Introduction (2nd edition)
Study Guide (Chapter 11)
11. Sociological Analysis
Sociological Theory: An Overview
Symbolic Interactionism
Premises (Blumer)
Dialectical Tension
Agency
Structure
Dramaturgy (Goffman)
Impression Management
Performance
Stages
Setting
Part
Team
Frame Analysis (Goffman)
Experience
Principles of Organization
Selection
Emphasis
Presentation
Guide/Govern Action
Equipment for Living (Burke)
Key Concepts:
Hierarchy
Guilt
Ways of Resolving Guilt:
Transcendence
Mortification
Victimage
Archetypal Symbolic Forms:
Tragedy
Comedy