Importance of Interpretation

Why is it important to frame the class by spending a week talking about the art and science of interpretation? It is important to spend time talking about the art and science of interpretation in class because the three forms of knowledge (technical, practical and emancipatory) are deeply rooted in the human experience. When talking about cultural hegemony we come to gather an understanding that whatever ideas they think of become the social norms for the rest of the culture. People feel as if these ideals that are now the social norms benefit them when in reality it only benefits the dominant group that is in power.

            Furthermore, Cultural Studies is focuses on how the media is a hegemonic force or as I explained above, the dominant group. Media in my opinion is becoming the dominant group that helps steer people into choosing different political ideas and opinions that in truth are not beneficial to them. Media is everywhere. It is the dominant aspect in everyone’s life, unless you are Amish J. When you wake up the average person turns on and looks or listens to their television, radio, and cell phone. That’s why its very important to be able to interpret the media because with out a solid basis and idea behind your criticism and interpretation of media we wouldn’t be able to understand some of the social norms of human life in this age. In conclusion since media is the dominant group it determines societies social and economic classes.