CMN 4144 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Soft Media
15 Aug 2018
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Chapter 4 basics of media: who they are [p. 41-57] Often appear in weekend editions of newspapers or part of public affairs programming on radio networks: opinion: editorials, commentary, and opinion columns appearing in the press, online, or as part of a newscast or talk show. Chapter 5 basics of media: how they work [p. 59-71] Newspaper stories begin with the conclusion, and the facts follow in a hierarchy of importance allowing the editor to cut less crucial information. Each form of media has its own constraints: radio demands sound bites, television demands images, newspaper stories often provide more background and detail, and online stories can provide seemingly limitless space and worldwide reach. [1] considering your own experience with journalists or your consumption of the news, discuss some of the political, social, or cultural biases or values that you have noticed in content or approach. Provide some examples, taking into account your own biases.
