Communication & Globalization

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Which communication form allows for the written codification of economic, cultural, religious and political practices?

Script (correct)
Electronic media
Digital media
Oral communication

Which is considered the most powerful mode of mass communication, blending visual and auditory elements?

Radio
Computer
Printing press
Television (correct)

How does media contribute to the economy?

Hinders communication between manufacturers and consumers.
Restricts the production and distribution of goods.
Decreases the effectiveness of advertisements.
Facilitates global capitalism and improves production/distribution. (correct)

In what way has electronic media influenced globalization?

By opening new opportunities in economic, political, and cultural processes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes 'glocalization' in the context of media and globalization?

Development and distribution of products globally, adjusted for local markets (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reflects how media impacts personal routines?

Media is largely integrated into daily routines (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the weakening of religious values according to the text?

Embracing consumerism and materialism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of global cities?

Serving as command centers of the world economy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant downside of globalization?

Increased social isolation and alienation (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does religion leverage globalization?

By using technology to spread religious teachings (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Islamic State (ISIS) initially gain prominence?

By emerging from the remnants of Al Qaeda in Iraq (B) Signup and view all the answers

A key element of 'cosmic war' involves?

Moral justification and enduring absolutism (B) Signup and view all the answers

How has the understanding of secularization shifted over time?

It was re-evaluated to include individual choice in belief (B) Signup and view all the answers

What makes global cities 'livable'?

Adequate wages and basic services (B) Signup and view all the answers

A characteristic of societies with increasing secularization is?

Greater individual choice in belief (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the global city power index (GPCI) designed to evaluate?

A city's magnetism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has contributed to the increased accessibility of information in media and politics?

Increased access to information for citizens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the blending or mixture of cultures?

Increase blending or mixture of cultures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has media helped not just the students but?

Teachers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is something people can check in Media and Politics?

Credibility and background of the candidates (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

Globalization and Media

Multiple, uneven, overlapping processes, including economics, politics, and culture, combined with media technology evolution, creating a global 'imagined community'.

Oral Communication

The initial form of communication, enabling cooperation and information sharing among humans through spoken language.

Script

Language is put into symbolic representation, allowing humans to communicate over larger spaces and longer times.

The Printing Press

Marks the start of the 'information revolution', transforming social institutions through mass distribution of written material.