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Title: Rock, paper, missiles Rating: 3.0 out of 4 Reference: Producers, Paper Tiger Television; Media
Accuracy Project, Middle East. Abstract: Questions how the mainstream American media presents the conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis: how it presents American neutrality despite massive U.S. military aid and economic involvement and how it presents the conflict as ethnic and religious rather than political. Yifatt Suskind, associate director of Madre, and Edward Said, among others, present their views, backed by factual information. (Abstract courtesy University of Toronto Library.) Library of Congress subjects: Sociology subjects: Reviews and Numerical Ratings (4) This video provides an alternative perspective on a controversial, timely topic. It brings up and answers questions, includes commentary from an academic (Edward Said) whose work students could read, integrates activism with the issue, and provides websites for further information. We thought it was short enough to maintain students’ interest and that it would be good for generating discussion. Penny Dowedoff, Ian Morrison & Liz Rondinelli. (2.5) This video would be fine for our curriculum but nothing special, because it presents a very one-sided view (athough very thoroughly). It would be fitting to show in conjunction with mainstream news media. It does encourage critical thinking and does expose students to views they likely would not be familiar with, but overall it is one-sided. It could be improved by representing everyday life in Israel/Palestine further. Jesse Carlson, Elena Chou & Kathryn Scott. (3) This video has an appropriate level of difficulty, presents information at a good pace, and presents visual images that add to the narration. Critical questions are raised in a provocative way. The video offers fresh viewpoints and provides helpful web resources.. It also has a good length for showing in tutorial & then having a debate. Kate Hunc, Ann McKerlie, Mandy Nourse, & Isabel Sousa. (2) This is a good short introduction to the Arab-Israeli conflict which challenges the American mainstream media perspective. Doesn’t really go into depth, but could serve as a starting point for discussion. Suitable for any undergraduate audience. Brian Fuller (3.5) Should be presented in concert with contrasting
information, as it would otherwise be easy for a discussion to get out
of control. This video is visually pleasing, with a mix of interviewing,
statistics, academic commentary, and activism making it better than
simply a lecture or a reading would be. The video encourages critical
thinking on media presentation and illustrates sociological concepts
such as imperialism. Tara Atluri, Steve LeDrew & Chris Sanders
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