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Assignment: Intro to Mass Communication
I. What are the four different levels of mass communication? Explain how many of our interations with mass communication involve several levels of communication
II. Some people compare the development of the internet to that of moveable type & the printing press. Do you think they are of comparable importance? Why - why not
III. Discuss two of the 7 secrets and provide a recent example of this from the news.
IV. Which model of mass communication seems the most relevant to you and why? Explain your thoughts on this model in comparison to the others.
Responses to each question should be a min of 50 words. Roughly 1- 2 paragraphs.
Respond to the following questions from the chapter readings and lectures. Each response should be a min of 50 words or more. Some may require 1- 2 paragraphs for a full response.
A. As the dominant media company in the world, how has Disney evolved over time to strengthen its position in the twenty-first century?
B. Google claims they have an unbiased presentation of the news. How does their system work that makes the company claim it is unbiased? Do you agree with these claims?
C. Describe how the development of the printing press changed the world in the 15th and 16th centuries.
D. What are two reasons why people might want to ban or restrict books? What are your thoughts on this practice?
E. Describe the roles of the three major players of the book business, and explain how each of them can continue to profit and stay relevant in the current, increasingly digital market.