lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what does misinformation mean?
A
being wrong about the information given or spread.
2
Q
what does disinformation mean?
A
purposely spreading misinformation
3
Q
what is universal education?
A
education that allows everyone to learn basic reading and writing skills.
4
Q
why is universal education important?
A
allows people to be educated enough to participate in the picking of political leaders etc.
5
Q
what is the basic communication model?
A
source
channel
receiver
effect
6
Q
what is culture?
A
the beliefs that people hold as a collective within a population
7
Q
what is mass communication as a cultural form?
A
the words we use to communicate and how we define them.
8
Q
what is preliterate/oral culture?
A
face-to-face communication or word of mouth.
