This document provides an introduction to postmodernism for students. It defines some key terms like post, modern, and ism as they relate to postmodernism. Students are then asked to analyze example media texts and categorize them based on postmodern concepts like hybridity, intertextuality, nostalgia, parody, and pastiche. The class is divided into groups who analyze assigned or self-generated media examples and present their analyses. A volunteer then announces the winning group.

1. Intro into ‘postmodernism’ (pomo)
Miss Connell

2. The word ‘postmodernism’
On wipe boards copy and complete:
Post =
Modern = (when/what)
Ism =

3. The word ‘postmodernism’
Post = after
Modern = early 1800’s – late 1900’s, ‘current’
Ism = a suffix that indicates an action, practice or
movement (feminism, alcoholism, racism)

4. But ‘pomo’ is not that simple…..

8. So keep in mind, it’s controversial.
Some say it’s a ‘wooly’ theory

9. Rate your confidence/knowledge
Key terms = what makes texts/case studies ‘postmodern’

11. A lot of texts
are recreated
multiple times
The more we
create, the
more we mix
We know this
is referring to
the Beatles
iconic image
Not being
able to let go
of the past

12. Example case studies
Nothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia
Parody (mocking)
Pastiche (imitating)
Links to
categories
Connections
of key terms

13. Can you think of another text?
Nothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia

14. Learning Objective
All must Most should Some could
Know 3
postmodern key
terms
Identify a media
text that links to
a key term
Make
connections
between texts
and key terms
Tape your coloured target to your wipe board

15. Task
3 groups
1 envelope each
In envelope:
-4 media texts
-blanks
Each person in group
present 1 existing text
write on paper (notes
for your presentation)
You must explain what
category it belongs to
and why
(challenge – explain how
it belongs to more than 1
category)
Extension: can you think
of your own case
study/text that belongs in
the categories?

16. Let’s make it interesting….
• You can have 1 swap of a media text (with me or
someone else)
• 1 point: Placing text in right category (and explain)
• 1 point: for every other category you can get it in
• 5 points: a text you’ve come up with yourself and
put in right category
• -3 points: anything you get wrong

17. Need a volunteer….
?

18. Timing
• 7-8 mins to plan, but I might take time away.
• Then present to class

19. GROUP 1
Your turn to present…..

20. Group 1
Meme of choice

21. Did you swap?

22. Could you come up with your own
texts?
• +5 points
• No points if incorrect and -2 points

23. GROUP 2
Your turn to present…..

24. Group 2

25. Did you swap?

26. Could you come up with your own
texts?
• +5 points
• No points if incorrect and -2 points

27. GROUP 3
Your turn to present…..

28. Group 3

29. Did you swap?

30. Could you come up with your own
texts?
• +5 points
• No points if incorrect and -2 points

31. My volunteer will announce the
winner at the end…….

32. Rate your confidence/knowledge

33. Did you make progress?
How many made progress?
How many on 3/4?
Who met their target?
Who surpassed their target?

35. The winner is……