CMN 1160 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Scientific Method, Tom Cruise, Technological Determinism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMN 1160
• Professor: Daniel Pare

Document Summary

1920s- radio was the internet of the day. Primary agent of socialization- pervasion: our culture, values. Information source; thinking about the media as news. Exposes us to what"s happening, news being dumbed down unimportant news ex: kardashians. Agenda-setting; media guides into what we think about. Does not talk about important info cuz it doesn"t not get a lot of media attention. E-180 million workers in india go on strike. Idea of telling us what not to think but what. Binding/unifying (or fragmentize); music , tv shows brings people together in a shared cultural experience. 2. commercial- bundling of services (ex: bell providing you with internet, wi-fi, and cable) before. Being in the telephone business and trying to buy the raptor. Meaning you"re in one business and you"re trying to buy another one that are not related. Constant game of cat and mouse ex netflix not being allowed in canada.