Question 1
Identify and provide examples for the following topics-choose 8 from the list-you do NOT need to answer every one. Discuss their significance to Mass Communication and the role they have played in Media development. Use the readings to identify each term. DO NOT COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE READINGS. Each ID is worth 5 points
Diversity of Expression
Narrowcasting
Convergence
New Partisan Citizen
Pundit
Ethnocentrism
Free Market Economics
Marxist Analysis
Media Oligopolies
Digital divide
Globalization
Cultural imperialism
Assimilation
Neo-colonialism
Question 2
What is conglomeration/syngery and its four major elements? Provide an example for your explanation.
what are the three key innovations of the internet?
What are 5 impacts that globalization has had on the media?
Question 3
Choose two of the following questions to answer.
Answer the following questions in 1-2 paragraphs. Answers should demonstrate ability to think critically, use evidence/examples, and be complete in thought. Each short answer is worth 15 points.
What are the five major trends currently reshaping the mass communication process? In what ways are seeing these trends play out in national and international ways? Provide clear examples. (start with the convergence reading in unit 2 and then use chapters 7, 10, 11 to enhance your answer)
Discuss the 5 performance norms of media corporations and the prominent values associated with each norm. Provide examples of media entities failing and succeeding at these, why are these important to economic analysis and our role as media consumers?
Outline 3 significant issues journalism industries face today. Who/what is responsible for these issues? What role can citizens play in altering the current trends in journalism? Do you see a future for journalism, if so, what is it?
What are the major changes the Internet has brought to the development of mass communication? Draw connections between the internet, democracy, and informed citizens. What values should mass media industries pursue moving forward with relation to the internet? Why?
Discuss the current state of media globalization (address political, economic, social, and technological impacts). Does globalization really mean the spread of western ideologies? Why AND why not?
What is the impact of media globalization on tradition, innovation, and national sovereignty over politics and culture?
In what ways do media, money, and politics influence each other?
Question 4
What is citizen engagement? With the Covid-19 how are we engaging as citizens?