Pedagogy of Global Events

Pedagogy of Global Events explores a relatively new phenomenon of cultural events-concerts, media experiences, and film series-designed to bring attention to global problems and spark action. This case-based analysis addresses a range of events to consider questions about what it means to educate the wider public about significant global challenges, the meaning and limits of these efforts, and how media refracts these experiences. The analyses are informed by data collected from organizers of special events, participants in attendance, those viewing online or after-the-fact through media representations, as well as through a careful analysis of web artifacts created by and in response to the events. By offering rare empirical analyses of global events, this book is valuable reading for organizers and attendees alike.

Timothy J. Patterson is Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA. William Gaudelli is Dean of Education and Vice Provost for Innovation in Education at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, USA.

Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction: Global Events and Public Pedagogy Chapter 2: A Brief History of the Global Events Chapter 3: Global Concerts: More Music, Less Message Chapter 4: Viewing, Not Doing: Film Festivals on Global Problems Chapter 5: At-Home Events: Global Engagement in the 21st Century? Chapter 6: Learnings from Global Events Index