CT226 Lecture 1: Lecture 1 - Sept. 13th, 2016
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Media in a global context cc 226. 3 ways the media changes in a breaking news story. Media keeps people safe (in emergency situations) Bring people together (reinforce the community ex. , danger, threats, wildfires donate to the cause) Media should insert a calming influence (emotions; fear, sadness, uncertainty, anxiety, etc. ) 9/11 coverage (news videos cnn aaron brown) No mention of terrorism, or who did it. Cameras on top of the building (aerial views; weather and traffic cameras) Flights were relocated to newfoundland, canada and us bond. Long, not very good, not very organised (feeding information right on the spot as reporter gets it) Had time to create their news story, prepared.
