English, Communication & Literature Videos

Howdy, E, C & L Faculty! It's finals week and I'm sure you're very busy, but here are some video titles that you might want to consider for the Alpine Campus instructional media collection. If you'd like to suggest that any of these videos be added to the instructional media collection, please contact Sandy Kent, Kristin Weber or David Willis.

Bill Moyers Journal: Jon Stewart on Humor and an Informed Public In this program, veteran journalist Bill Moyers interviews Stewart, the long-standing anchor of the award-winning Daily Show with Jon Stewart, about why so many viewers get their news and analysis from his fake news show. Check out the preview clip!

The Communication Series This series outlines effective speaking, writing, and listening skills in a business environment. A Cambridge Educational Production. Preview clip available.

Do You Speak American? This PBS series shows how the standard for American English--if one exists--is changing quickly and dramatically.

Information Literacy: The Perils of Online Research With a focus on the Internet, this video explains how to conduct solid online research by collecting information in an organized, efficient, and ethical way. Check out the preview clip!

It’s Not What You Say: Mastering the Art of Communication This four-part series—three videos and the landmark book they’re based on—reveals Bill Cakmis' approach to improving communication skills and learning how to set goals.

Sexual and Racial Stereotypes in the Media This two-part series scrutinizes the media in order to both expose and understand common sources of bias and the intentions behind them. Preview clip available.

Shakespeare's Globe An intimate look inside a living time capsule, this program explores the planning and reconstruction of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, presenting a day in the working life of the unique artistic institution.

Understanding Media Literacy This program promts students to question the messages they ar bombarded with daily.

World of Ideas: Doris Lessing In this program, Ms. Lessing talks with Bill Moyers about her life and work, including her new novel, The Sweetest Dream.