Satirical Journalism
Social Studies or Elective Credit
The Daily Show is a long running satirical news show, that is both bitingly funny and on point as it covers important (and not so important) stories in news, politics, and pop culture. We’ll watch the most recent episode(s) together and discuss the top news stories and guest interviews, which range from Ronan Farrow to Ta-Nehisi Coates to Stacy Abrams to Aubrey Plaza.
Student participants can also play and replay most episode’s through any podcast platform.
Elective credit will be offered for all students who participate meaningfully and respectfully. Students who choose to do so, may earn Social Studies credit for this course by writing three drafts of a 5-page research paper on a topic or guest featured in an episode—to be determined by you and the facilitator—and completed by end of the term.