Global and International Issues in Media

What is the main focus of the course?

Analysing global and international issues

Which assessment measure holds the highest weight in the course grading?

Final Exam

What is the topic of lecture (1)?

Global Vs International

What is the main characteristic of countries as defined in the text?

Politically organized and distinct Signup and view all the answers

Which topic is NOT covered in the course?

Disinformation Refugee Gender Signup and view all the answers

What is the weighting of Class Work Project in the course grading?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'international' mean?

Concerning two or more nations Signup and view all the answers

Which term is synonymous with 'global'?

Worldwide Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the United Nations?

Resolving issues that transcend national boundaries Signup and view all the answers

How is a 'problem' different from an 'issue'?

A problem is unsolvable, while an issue is associated with difficult decisions and disagreements Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a global issue from a regular problem?

Global issues have universal consequences that affect the whole planet and all its inhabitants Signup and view all the answers

What defines an international organization?

An institution with membership from at least three states Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a matter as an 'issue'?

It is a matter in dispute between two or more parties Signup and view all the answers

What type of challenges has the United Nations added on since its creation?

New challenges such as AIDS, big data, and climate change Signup and view all the answers

How are global issues different from regular problems?

Regular problems can be solved, while global issues have universal consequences Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'global' indicate?

Concerning the entire earth and not just one or two regions Signup and view all the answers