

Tara Brabazon podcast
Tara Brabazon
Tara Brabazon explores popular culture and education, and the relationship between them.
Episodes
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Jan 31, 2010 • 2min
Cities and popular music
Tara Brabazon talks to Steve Redhead about why particular cities are associated with popular musical success.

Jan 31, 2010 • 2min
Art of the Accident
A microinterview between Tara Brabazon and Steve Redhead, investigating theories of 'the accident.'

Jan 31, 2010 • 3min
Architecture and popular culture
Tara Brabazon talks to Steve Redhead about the role of architecture in the creation of popular culture.

Jan 31, 2010 • 7min
Why they write
First year university students are too often the objects of study, rather than partners in learning. Tara Brabazon talks about how and why first year students write, using the inspiration of George Orwell as a starting point.

Jan 31, 2010 • 10min
Before the fight starts
Tara Brabazon investigates some of the realities within reality television.

Jan 31, 2010 • 14min
When excellence is not enough.
Tara Brabazon explores the use of the word 'excellence' in the contemporary university sector. What does 'excellence' in teaching and learning actually mean?

Jan 31, 2010 • 31min
The Best Bookshop in the World
Tara Brabazon investigates City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. She presents an interview with City Lights' Event Manager, Peter Maravelis that discusses books, bookshops and politics.

Jan 31, 2010 • 8min
Rhythm is a reader
Tara Brabazon explores the changes to literacy in on and offline environments.

Jan 31, 2010 • 14min
(Post)Lecture?
Tara Brabazon explores the role and place of a lecture in online education. Do lectures still have a place in university education?

Jan 31, 2010 • 8min
Media Studies: Return of the Jedi
Tara Brabazon presents the views of her second year Media Studies students, asking why the field is discredited in the United Kingdom


