Chapter 11 Flashcards
Mass media
Forms of communication that are designed to reach and influence very large audiences.
Niche media
Forms of communication geared to a narrowly defined audience.
Media literacy
The ability to understand and critically analyze the influence of the mass media.
Tabloid journalism
A style of journalism that tends to emphasize topics such as sensational crime stories, astrology, gossip columns about the personal lives of celebrities and sports stars, etc.
Inverted pyramid
A style of journalism that tends to emphasize topics such as sensational crime stories, astrology, gossip columns about the personal lives of celebrities and sports stars, etc.
Why is it important to follow the news?
- Events can affect us personally (changes in laws, local crime, preparation for emergencies)
- Trends in social policy, legislation
- Makes us worldly (globalization)
- Required for democracy to thrive
In order for an informed democracy to exist, the news media must be…
- Independent and unbiased
- Aggressive
- Critical
How to identify tabloid journalism
- Sources are seldom cited
- Language is simple
- Headlines often make outrageous claims
- Photographs are attention-grabbing or shocking
- Advertisements promote products of questionable value
Legitimate news will…
- Use attribution (“”, he said, according to, etc.)
- Avoid emotive language
- Refer to crime suspects as “the alleged”
The Internet has been called…
“The Great Equalizer”
True or false: currently, in America, there are no restrictions of any kind on access to content on the Web, no restrictions on downloads or uploads, and no restrictions on communication methods (email, chat, IM, etc.
True.
What is net neutrality?
It is the assurance that access to the Web and its content will not be blocked, slowed down, or sped up depending on where that access is based or who owns the access point(s).
1) Which corporations oppose Net Neutrality?
2) Why?
1) AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast.
2) They claim it would harm investment and innovation.
