Globalization and Media Cultural Imperialism Quiz
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What are some critical determinants of international communication processes, according to the text?

  • Climate, geography, and population
  • Technology, language, and culture
  • Capital, infrastructure, and political control (correct)
  • Economics, history, and religion
  • During the early stage of research, which entities were primarily focused on as the main actors in international relations?

  • United Nations agencies
  • Nation-states (correct)
  • Developed nations only
  • Corporations and NGOs
  • What was one of the criticisms regarding Western media flows to developing nations in terms of quality?

  • Developing nations had too much control over the content
  • Western media flows were diverse and representative
  • The quality of Western media was superior
  • Developing nations received scant and prejudicial coverage (correct)
  • What did the first group, led by the United States during the NWIO debate, advocate for?

    <p>&quot;Free trade&quot; in information without restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the global media debate, what did the second group accuse Western countries of?

    <p>Justifying economic and cultural domination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key characteristics associated with the second stage of research identified with cultural imperialism?

    <p>Emphasis on commercialization of culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main argument of the cultural imperialism theory in international communication?

    <p>Media audiences are heavily affected by messages from Western industrialized countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'monopoly' in media structures?

    <p>When a single firm dominates production and distribution in a particular industry, either locally or nationally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of cultural imperialism?

    <p>Spread of American media and popular culture globally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of limited competition in media structures?

    <p>A market structure with a large number of small firms competing against each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What perspective is cultural imperialism rooted in?

    <p>Political-economy perspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of American cultural values according to cultural imperialism?

    <p>They shape cultures and identities in other nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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