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What significant development in the history of media occurred around the year 100?
What significant development in the history of media occurred around the year 100?
- First newspapers appear in Germany, France, and Belgium
- Modern printing press is invented
- Movable metal type is developed in Korea
- Papermaking is developed in China (correct)
In which year was the movable type printed using clay first developed?
In which year was the movable type printed using clay first developed?
- 1450
- 1200
- 800
- 1000 (correct)
Which of the following describes the nature of mass communication according to the simplified model presented?
Which of the following describes the nature of mass communication according to the simplified model presented?
- One-way flow with a public audience
- One-way flow with an anonymous audience (correct)
- Interpersonal communication with feedback
- Two-way flow with a known sender
When was the hand-operated printing press with movable type developed?
When was the hand-operated printing press with movable type developed?
Which advancement followed the introduction of printing using carved blocks of wood?
Which advancement followed the introduction of printing using carved blocks of wood?
Which of the following was the first to appear in Germany, France, and Belgium in the year 1600?
Which of the following was the first to appear in Germany, France, and Belgium in the year 1600?
What does the term 'digitization' refer to in the context of media?
What does the term 'digitization' refer to in the context of media?
What media development preceded the first newspaper publication?
What media development preceded the first newspaper publication?
What is the main focus of studying media and communication theories from a sociological perspective?
What is the main focus of studying media and communication theories from a sociological perspective?
Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the study of media contents according to the course objectives?
Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the study of media contents according to the course objectives?
What type of assignment is mentioned in conjunction with the study of media content and society?
What type of assignment is mentioned in conjunction with the study of media content and society?
How do economic and political forces influence media industries, according to the course outline?
How do economic and political forces influence media industries, according to the course outline?
Which chapter focuses on understanding the relationship between technological developments and social change?
Which chapter focuses on understanding the relationship between technological developments and social change?
What aspect of media users is examined in the course?
What aspect of media users is examined in the course?
What is one expected outcome of students completing the course?
What is one expected outcome of students completing the course?
Which chapter discusses the work practices of media professionals?
Which chapter discusses the work practices of media professionals?
What is meant by the term 'socialization' in the context of media production?
What is meant by the term 'socialization' in the context of media production?
How does the 'social construction of reality' influence media content?
How does the 'social construction of reality' influence media content?
Which factor is primarily influenced by structural constraints in media production?
Which factor is primarily influenced by structural constraints in media production?
In the context of media production, how can 'agency' be defined?
In the context of media production, how can 'agency' be defined?
What dynamic is illustrated by the tension between 'commerce' and 'creativity' in media?
What dynamic is illustrated by the tension between 'commerce' and 'creativity' in media?
Which statement best represents the relationship between structure and agency in media production?
Which statement best represents the relationship between structure and agency in media production?
What role does personal style play in the production of television content?
What role does personal style play in the production of television content?
Which aspect of media production reflects the idea of 'infinite tension'?
Which aspect of media production reflects the idea of 'infinite tension'?
Study Notes
Course Overview
- This course examines mass mediated communication from a sociological perspective.
- Students will gain knowledge of theoretical approaches, key concepts, and the impact of media on society.
Course Objectives
- Understand key theoretical approaches and perspectives of mass mediated communication.
- Analyze media content, production processes, reception, uses, and their influence on society.
- Understand how economic, political, and technological forces influence the media industry.
Schedule
- Week 1: Introduction to the course and studying the media industries from a sociological perspective.
- Week 2: Technology and its impact on social change.
- Week 3: Economic and political forces impacting the media industry.
- Week 4: How media professionals function within the industry.
- Week 5: The relationship between media content and society.
- Week 6: How people use media, culminating in a group assignment due on October 14th at 17:00.
- Week 7: The impact of media on people.
- Week 8: Media and communication technologies in a globalizing world.
Assignments
- Individual presentations for each week's topic from weeks 2-8.
- Group assignment on media uses, due in week 6.
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Description
This course provides an in-depth examination of mass mediated communication through a sociological lens, focusing on theoretical approaches and the media's societal impact. Students will analyze the interplay between economic, political, and technological influences on media production and reception.
