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Podcasts on the discussions of the media studies.

Happiness and Other Bad Ideas

Over the past decade or so, there has been renewed interest in the question of happiness. Happiness studies, a multi-disciplinary field which combines...
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In Defence of Dan Brown

Dan Brown's books mightn't be the best example of literature, but surely it has to have it's good points. Dr Chris Scanlon of La Trobe University's me...
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How TV Ratings Work

Sue Turnbull discusses the Australian television rating system, and the high rating dramas 'Underbelly' and 'Packed to the Rafters'. You can read a tr...
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Remaking Television Comedy

Sue Turnbull of Media Studies discusses remaking comedy sitcoms in different countries, such as 'Kath and Kim' and 'The Office'. You can read a transc...
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Celebrity Culture

Chris Scanlon explains why celebrities like Wayne Carey are just a product a sick culture http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/celebr...
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