POL382H1 Lecture : POL382 March 21.docx
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Media & democracy role of the media in relation to democracy. Media there to sell info for a profit -> so need to understand how to view media. Michael vassey, globe & mail columnist + fellow at massey hall, teaches media here & at. Doesn"t believe media has obligation to perform any high level function in democracy. 1st function of media: think of as mythologizer reveals deep patterns of meaning & coherence of a culture; what goes on in our minds. As long as a group believes in a myth, the group will act as though the myth is true. Was once part of canadian mythology that natural-born peacekeeper, which is now no longer the myth (ie canada"s role in afghanistan) James kerry (media theorist) gives notion of media as affirming narrative, thoughts readers already believe; likened daily reading/viewing of mass media to attending a.
