Bill Yousman - Teachers Make a Difference - Sut Jhally

Bill Yousman - Teachers Make a Difference - Sut Jhally

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The transcript describes the profound impact a teacher, Professor Jolly, had on the speaker during their graduate studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The speaker recounts their first seminar on Stuart Hall's work, which opened their eyes to critical media studies. The seminar, particularly the discussion on the book 'Policing the Crisis', influenced the speaker's work by highlighting how media-induced fear can be used for political purposes. Professor Jolly's engaging teaching style made the material come alive, leaving a lasting impression on the speaker.

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Where did the narrator first meet the professor who impacted their life?

Stanford University

Harvard University

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Yale University

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What was the focus of the seminar that the narrator attended?

Stuart Hall's work and critical media studies

The evolution of technology

The basics of journalism

The history of communication

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Which book by Stuart Hall was discussed in the seminar?

The Power of Identity

Policing the Crisis

Cultural Studies

Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices

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How did the seminar influence the narrator's perspective?

It encouraged them to pursue a career in journalism

It made them interested in technology

It opened their eyes to critical media work

It led them to study ancient history

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What teaching style did Professor Jolly exhibit that made the seminar impactful?

Strict and disciplined

Monotonous and dull

Casual and laid-back

Powerful and compelling