Lesson 2 17th Sept The Pubic Sphere

Powerpoint shown in lesson is in student resources on Fronter

What is the Public Sphere?
How does it relate to web 2.0?

Read essay (student resources, fronter)

On your blog explain what the public sphere is.

Start research for h/w

Homework
Using links provided, essay and your own further research rewrite the essay given to you, considering the advances in web 2.0 technology. Hand in on fronter by next wed evening.

Links
http://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/public/summary.html - Very good website with lots of information, use links on left to explore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_sphere
http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/faculty/kellner/papers/habermas.htm



http://www.newmediastudies.com/ - details of a book that you may find useful, try southend library