Warner program examines the media

Thompson, a professor and director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, will discuss how many Americans see the media as a waste of time and a toxic influence. Participants will be challenged to examine their views and attitudes toward various forms of media.

Thompson is known for his teaching and research on the subject of television, and is the author of several books on entertainment, including Television's Second Golden Age: From Hill Street Blues to ER. He also has appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes, NBC's The Today Show, and National Public Radio's All Things Considered.

Small group sessions and discussions will follow his presentation. Gerald Coles, a professor of literacy and learning, will lead a session called "The Politics of Reading." It will focus on ways that reading choices are influenced by peer groups and the media. Norm Silverstein, president and general manager of WXXI, will conduct another session: "Media and the Political Process." He will discuss how media outlets have affected election outcomes and how public television is working to improve the situation. Audience members will have the opportunity to question both panelists and Thompson.

Preregistration is required. Call Edwardine Weaver, director of the Office of Professional Development at the Warner School, x5-8270.

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