Proposal (ian)

Glee

Tittle

• The impact of Glee towards the many aspects of culture

Problem Statement

• How did a mere television series influence such a huge society?

Background Research

• This hit series is created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. It was first envisioned as a film but was then adapted into a television series due to some issues. Glee is mainly about a teacher named Will Schuester which is determined to put together a glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School. Despite having to face problems from a nasty cheerleading coach, childish football players and a lack of support from the principle, the group consisting of a popular high school quarterback to the biggest geek in school will go against all odds and will stop at nothing in achieving their dream which is to compete at national level.

Objectives

• To study how hit television series Glee can influence society culturally.

Significance

• To contribute to the study of influence of media towards to society.

Research Methodology

• Secondary Research - internet and books.

Limitations of Research

• Lack of time
• Lack of money
• Lack of books
• Lack of materials
• Internet connection is horribly slow
• Information given are inaccurate

Relevant Text

• IMDb, Glee Pilot (2009) from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392842/synopsis

• Sophie Huff. (2009) Tv Shows Review: Glee from http://www.www.helium.com/items/1669492-tv-review-of-glee
• Elizabeth Crisp. (2010) 'Glee' inspires college show choirs to be heard from http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-04-13-collegeglee13_ST_N.htm
• Hal Leonard. (2009) Glee: Music from the Fox Television Show. Hal Leonard Publishing Corp.
• Elizabeth M. Perse. (2001) Media Effects and Society. Routledge
• Richard Jackson Harris. (2009) A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication. Routledge
• Lane Crothers. (2006) Globalization and American Popular Culture. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
• Amy Rickman. (2010) Gleek!: A Totally Unofficial Guide to the Hit TV Series Glee. John Blake
• Lucas Hilderbrand. (2009) Stage Left: Glee and the Textual Politics of Difference from http://flowtv.org/?p=4574

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