Identify the key arguments/relevant concepts in the the readings. Summarize what the authors meant, or at least what you think the authors meant, and try to see the world with that theoretical lense. Critique the theory from an outside perspective, finding its strengths but also its flaws.

Ideology

You should write a response to Althusser’s (1970) and Brummett (2013). You may find Althusser a bit challenging. Be sure to focus on his discussion of Ideological State Apparatuses and especially of the media as ISA. The Brummett article is more accessible but do not be tempted to focus primarily on this reading since this is an application of the theory of ideology, not the theory itself.

The paper should reflect a critical reading of the texts and your reaction. Think of the paper as having two parts:

1) Make sure to identify the key arguments/relevant concepts in the the readings. Summarize what the authors meant, or at least what you think the authors meant, and try to see the world with that theoretical lense.

2) Critique the theory from an outside perspective, finding its strengths but also its flaws.