Tuesday 20 November 2007

10 more pieces of online research

1) The problem of definition

- Links to my study as my main focus is genre. Provides information on the problems of defnining genre (with theorists).

2) The advantages of generic analysis

-Provides information of the advantages of generic analysis. states that
genre analysis situates texts within textual and social contexts, underlining the social nature of the production and reading of texts.

3) Working within genres

-Robert Hodge and Gunther Kress define genres as 'typical forms of texts which link kinds of producer, consumer, topic, medium, manner and occasion', adding that they 'control the behaviour of producers of such texts, and the expectations of potential consumers. Links to Musicals as certain actors were immediately associated with musicals.

4)Generic textual features of film and television

-Provides information on the k
ey textual features of genres in the context of film. e.g... the narrative, basic themes etc.. provides a framework of elements to compare in my study.

5)THE RISE OF THE FILM MUSICAL

-The above link is part of an essay into the rise of the musical. Provides information on the history of musicals as well as useful books for further research.

6)Genre theory links

- A list of articles, recommended readings and other articles which will all be of use as the provide information on genre which is what my study is about.

7)References and suggested reading

- More references and selected reading that i will look up when i have more time for research.

8)Musical Film info page

- A link providing useful information on the musical film genre and history on and off screen quoting influential movies.

9)Musicals - DECLINE AND CHANGE

- An essay on the decline and change of musical film. Is important as it provides social, historical and economic information that i can include in my study. Also provides more books for research.

10) Musicals finale article

-An article titled 'Musicals finale', provides useful information on musicals as well as some books and links for research.








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