When I first came into this class, I expected to learn about something I was unfamiliar with, of course, but also to be entertained. Throughout the last semester, I absorbed so much throughout our different topics of conversations. About mid-way through the semester, right around the time we started talking about production and distribution, I began to see the impact this class was really having on me.
I've always been hyper-aware when watching, reading, or listening to basically anything. I dissect every word and context. I began to see how learning about and watching my telenovela, Al Otro Lado del Muro, was beginning to shape my views and open my eyes to new areas, For example, one of the most fascinating observations I made was the representation of women in telenovelas. Regardless of telenovela rosa or ruptura, there are still many instances where women aren't portraying real life so to say. It's part of what makes the consumption of a telenovela so juicy because we get to pretend to enter a different world.
In my opinion, starting to notice these things in telenovelas has made me even more aware of these same issues in the world. Now, I'm not just noticing, but I'm thinking of how I play a role in advancing these social topics so that people can learn more. Additionally, as I plan to pursue a career in Public Relations, I know that the lessons telenovelas has taught me with allow me to advance and be aware of the differences that make this world so amazing. Rather than walking through my life with blinders, I have begun to make connections more often that I was previously making.
To say that this class was just for entertainment would be a disservice. This class and Dr. A have both had an impact on my plans for the future and how I will execute in my future careers. I can't wait to continue to learn about telenovelas and dramas in the future so that I can continue to develop these new found skills.
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ReplyDeleteI love the part where you said telenovelas are so juicy because we get to pretend to enter a different world. That is what I love the most about my telenovela, La Reina del Sur. I get to see a world that I am very unfamiliar with, and I feel pride when Teresa Mendosa does something that is impressive. I have become so invested in my telenovela because like you said, we pretend to enter a different world.
También entré este clase con la esperanza de aprender y ser entretenido, pero este curso ha impactado en la forma en que pienso e interactúo con los contentos. Ahora, cuando voy a Netflix pienso cómo Lisa Wegscheider describió cómo un productor no tiene tanto poder. O cómo la industria cambia y las personas en este no saben como funcionar. Me enchata Netflix pero no quiero productores no tienen las oportunidades a producir libremente.
ReplyDeleteLa representación de las mujeres y de cualquier persona en telenovelas es un tema muy interesante. En la discusión, hablamos de los consumidores que ahora quieren ver a las mujeres fuertes ¿Crees que van a crear más interés o ser retirado, porque este un cambio?
Me encanta cómo tú conecta representación en las telenovelas a relaciones publícas. Tenemos que ser mayor conciencia. Hay muchos casos en que los profesionales de relaciones públicas no lo eran y era perjudicial para sus carreras y el público.