Pat Robertson and Appalachian “ragamuffins”

How someone can go form the topic of “birth control” to an offhand, stereotypical comment about Appalachia is beyond me. But apparently, Pat Robertson has it figured out. While giving a supporting argument for the use of birth control, Robertson highlights the apparent ignorance of Appalachia. Link: http://cbn.com/tv/2577152429001 “That’s the big problem, especially in Appalachia. They

Designing An Appalachian Film Class Update

As previously noted, this semester I am creating a class that analyzes Appalachia’s role in film. This has been quite an interesting process which has brought me much joy. I finished compiling the sixteen week schedule with each week focusing on a theme and historical context. Each week’s film will also have corresponding readings from

Bill O’Reilly’s Take on Appalachia

UPDATE: Food for thought. I wonder if certain sections of Europe have a view of the mountain inhabitants of the Carpathians that mirror many American views of Appalachia.  Anyone care to comment? —————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Surely some of you have some thoughts on this.

Creating A Class: Appalachia in Film

As previously mentioned, one of the independent studies I am taking this spring involves creating a class. All of this came about as a need to acquire more credit hours for the semester. Many are not aware that if a professor heads an independent study for a student, then that professor is working for free.