An analysis and discussion of the many facets and dimensions of our modern day media. We will evaluate and inspect many case studies; this will be a safe and welcoming environment for an open, honest dialogue on our media today. I will try to be as impartial and unbiased as possible -- however, I cannot guarantee your fellow classmates will be as well, as I plan to allow students to be speak their mind with conviction and be as passionate as they'd like as long as they are not engaging in bigotry.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines mindfulness as, "the meditative state of being both fully aware of the moment and of being self-conscious of and attentive to this awareness; a state of intense concentration on one's own thought processes; self-awareness" and appreciation as, "grateful recognition of kindness, a favour, etc.; gratitude." With the help of brief clips from television shows and movies, as well as discussion, this class will attempt to encourage students to be mindful of, and appreciate, moments in life that they might otherwise just skid by as they go through the motions of everyday, mundane life. Clips from television shows include Breaking Bad, The Flash, Boy Meets World, and Girl Meets World (list subject to change). Clips from movies include Dead Poets Society, Fight Club, and Titanic (list subject to change).