A democratic civilization will save itself only if it makes the language of the image into a stimulus for critical reflection, not an invitation to hypnosis.
Secondary School Unit 4: History, Literature, and the Mass Media
Use the attached PDF lesson plans and the clip reel to help students:
- Examine media representations of King Leopold's takeover of the Congo at the end of the 19th century
- Playing the role of casting director, students create recruiting materials to cast actors for three historical figures in the Congo story
- ...and more!