2 discussion and assignments
Discussion 1
This week I would like you to discuss what you know about Donald Trump solely from information your have heard/watched/read in the media.
1. Tell me what you have learned (or already know) about him solely from what you have heard/watched/read from the media. Social media counts as well.
2. Share where you got your information from. If it was from several sources, please list them all.
3. Discuss opposing views on President Trump from various media sources. Some media outlets will like a certain candidate and dislike another. Their bias will show.
4. What do you think about media sources endorsing one candidate or another? Can you trust a media source to be unbiased in their reporting if they have come out to endorse a specific candidate? (For example, a major newspaper’s endorsement of a candidate)
5. How do you know what information is accurate? How do you know who you can trust?
I am giving points for well thought out answers not bullet points. Put a lot of thought and effort into this.
Discussion 2
TV
Post your answers and reply to at least two classmate’s posts
There are several questions to answer this week. Please make sure you answer each one for full points.
1. In your opinion, what are the top 10 most important news stories from the year 2000- today’s date. Please number them 1-10 and explain (next to each choice) why you picked it (in detail).
2. In your opinion how would 9/11 have been different if there was no television coverage?
3. What are the biggest news stories that you are currently following?
4. Which one is the most interesting or most important to you?
5. Are any of them affecting you personally?
6. What are your top 10 favorite TV shows of all time?
7. Has Tivo, DVR, etc… affected the way you watch TV? Please explain the impact you feel this invention has had on you and your family.
8. What impact did TV have on your family’s life? For example, did you all gather to watch a certain show together? Do you remember watching cartoons with your siblings on Saturday mornings when you were kids? Share with us your memories. For those of you who now have families of your own how has TV impacted your family? For example,are there shows you all watch together or do you all go into different rooms to watch what you want?
Assignment 1
Faking It: Sex Lies and Women’s Magazines
Intro to Mass Communication
Directions:
1. Students are to write a (full) 2-3 page paper discussing the
article “Faking It: Sex, Lies and Women’s Magazinesâ€.
2. The first page should include a discussion regarding your
opinions and thoughts on the article you read. Be specific and
use examples from what you read when responding.
3. The second page should include examples in
current
Women’s magazines of the problems revealed and discussed
by the various editors and writers interviewed in the article.
For example: look for examples that have the small print that
says “names have been changed†in the articles you are reading.
Look for
exaggerated
claims regarding sex and it’s
impact/benefit on health and beauty. Look for quotes from “real
women†that don’t sound like how a real person might speak
about sex.
Make sure to tell me the magazine you found the article in. The
issue you are using, the name of the column or article and its
author. Give me
specific details
when describing the article(s)
you are discussing.
The assignment must:
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Be typed
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Double spaced
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12 point font
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New Times Roman
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Use proper spelling and grammar
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Use proper essay/paper format (introduction, body, conclusion)
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I am not looking for a list on the second page…please keep your
writing in formal essay format.
