MDSA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Horizontal Integration, Friedrich Engels, Media Studies
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Introducing: critical media studies an umbrella term used to describe an array of theoretical perspectives which, though diverse, are united by their skeptical attitude, humanistic approach, political assessment, and commitment to social justice. Attitude: skeptical the assumption that there is more at stake in media then meets the eye. Various perspectives within the field of critical media studies adopt an attitude of skepticism (hermeneutics of suspicion). Association with a particular set of intellectual concerns and approaches to the discovery of knowledge, emphasis of self-reflection, critical citizenship, democratic principles, and humane education. Adopting a humanistic approach entails thinking about freedom and responsibility and the contribution that intellectual pursuit can make to the welfare of society. (h. hardt) Assessment: political the general concern of determining whose interests are served by the media, and how those interests contribute to domination, exploitation and/or asymmetrical relations of power.
