Jana Brandová

Master's thesis

American Cartoons: Parody and Satire in South Park and The Simpsons

American Cartoons: Parody and Satire in South Park and The Simpsons
Abstract:
Dimplomová práce se zaměřuje na způsob, jakým dva populární americké kreslené seriály, South Park a Simpsnovi, komentují některá ve spojených státech velmi diskutovaná témata jako, veřejné školství, homosexualita, rasové vztahy a nelegální přistěhovalectví. Především tedy jaké typy satiry a parodie k tomouto komentáři používají. Dále se práce snaží dokázat, že ačkoliv jsou oba seriály animované a komerčně …more
Abstract:
The thesis focuses on the manner in which South Park and The Simpsons employ parody and satire while commenting on controversial issues, such as public education, homosexuality, race relations and illegal immigration, which are endlessly discussed by the American public. The thesis also tries to prove that despite the medium of animation and commercial success, the cartoons can be regarded as a reliable …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 30. 3. 2011

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 30. 5. 2011
  • Supervisor: doc. Šárka Bubíková, Ph.D.

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Brandová, Jana. American Cartoons: Parody and Satire in South Park and The Simpsons. Pardubice, 2011. diplomová práce (Mgr.). Univerzita Pardubice. Fakulta filozofická

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University of Pardubice

Faculty of Arts and Philosophy

Master programme / field:
Teacher Education for Lower Secondary Schools / English Language Teacher Education

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