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The original author must be attributed in a specific format.
The original author must be attributed in a specific format.
True
Modifications to the book are allowed as long as the original author is credited.
Modifications to the book are allowed as long as the original author is credited.
False
The publication is associated with a virtual university in Syria.
The publication is associated with a virtual university in Syria.
True
The publication is dated 2021.
The publication is dated 2021.
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The original author of the work is named Peter Hallak.
The original author of the work is named Peter Hallak.
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News agencies play a significant role in the global process.
News agencies play a significant role in the global process.
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Arabic news agencies are not influential in the global media landscape.
Arabic news agencies are not influential in the global media landscape.
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The number '57' in the context refers to a section number.
The number '57' in the context refers to a section number.
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The global importance of news agencies is often understated.
The global importance of news agencies is often understated.
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The statement on the overall importance of news agencies suggests they only operate in local contexts.
The statement on the overall importance of news agencies suggests they only operate in local contexts.
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Recent changes in the media landscape are similar to historical events in communication.
Recent changes in the media landscape are similar to historical events in communication.
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The evolution of media technology is contributing to instability and turbulence today.
The evolution of media technology is contributing to instability and turbulence today.
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The media landscape today is stable and unchanged compared to the past.
The media landscape today is stable and unchanged compared to the past.
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Today's media environment reflects a continuous evolution of communication methodologies.
Today's media environment reflects a continuous evolution of communication methodologies.
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Historical media events are depicted as more dynamic than present media circumstances.
Historical media events are depicted as more dynamic than present media circumstances.
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The term 'international media' refers specifically to cultural analysis and economic trends.
The term 'international media' refers specifically to cultural analysis and economic trends.
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Advancements in information technology are unrelated to international media.
Advancements in information technology are unrelated to international media.
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The developments in international media are solely theoretical with no practical applications.
The developments in international media are solely theoretical with no practical applications.
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Cultural analysis is a key component of international media.
Cultural analysis is a key component of international media.
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Economic issues are not considered in the concept of international media.
Economic issues are not considered in the concept of international media.
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The cost of an email is significantly higher than that of traditional mail.
The cost of an email is significantly higher than that of traditional mail.
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Cultural and civilizational dimensions are important for national programs.
Cultural and civilizational dimensions are important for national programs.
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The cost of an electronic book is usually more than that of a regular book.
The cost of an electronic book is usually more than that of a regular book.
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The close affinity between viewers and their programs is unimportant.
The close affinity between viewers and their programs is unimportant.
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Mobile phones incur lower costs for international calls compared to other methods.
Mobile phones incur lower costs for international calls compared to other methods.
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International media currently reflects only outdated values.
International media currently reflects only outdated values.
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Communication tools help in accomplishing tasks but come at high costs.
Communication tools help in accomplishing tasks but come at high costs.
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The effectiveness of national programs relies on cultural affirmation.
The effectiveness of national programs relies on cultural affirmation.
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The cost of sending an email is comparable to sending a letter by regular mail.
The cost of sending an email is comparable to sending a letter by regular mail.
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Programs need to be disconnected from the viewers to be effective.
Programs need to be disconnected from the viewers to be effective.
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Study Notes
International Media and Communication
- Boutros Hallak is the author of the book
- Published by the Syrian Virtual University (SVU) in 2020
- Published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license (CC BY-ND 4.0)
- Available for download at https://pedia.svuonline.org/
Table of Contents
- Introduction to the concept of international media
- Media between the evolution of the concept and the instrument
- Concept of international media
- Theoretical and practical developments in the field of international media
- Definition of international media
- Differences between international media and international communication
- Characteristics of international media
- Characteristics of international media and communication technology
- Conclusion
- Dimensions of international media
- Economic dimension of international media
- Political dimension of international media
- Social dimension of international media
- Cultural dimension of international media
- International media and media manipulation
- Functions of international media
- International media tools
- Influence of international media
- International media and globalization of the media message
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- Targeted broadcasts
- Introduction
- Definition of international broadcasting
- Goals of international broadcasting
- Targeted international broadcasts
- Types of targeted broadcasts
- Motives for listening to targeted broadcasts
- International concern for targeted broadcasts
- Targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language
- Reasons for directing Arabic-speaking broadcasts to address Arab peoples
- Objectives of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language
- Characteristics of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language
- Examples of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language
- Shortcomings of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language for Arab countries
- Radio Sawa as a model for targeted broadcasts
- The actual objectives of Radio Sawa
- Radio Sawa administration
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- International news agencies
- Role of news agencies and their importance in the media process
- Arab and international news agencies
- Contributions of Arab and international news agencies
- Sections of news agencies
- Global news agencies
- Steps to avoid competition between global agencies
- Arab news agencies
- Functions of Arab news agencies
- Problems facing Arab agencies in their work
- News agencies and the phenomenon of news flow
- Problems of media work in developing countries
- Forms of news distortion transmitted from third-world countries
- Reasons for Western agencies' control over Arab media
- Conditions for the growth of news agencies
- International media and news agencies
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- Global journalism
- Definition of global journalism
- Functions of global journalism
- Problems of global journalism
- Modern media trends in global journalism
- The future of print journalism
- Print journalism in America
- Global figures in newspaper distribution
- Modern trends in global journalism
- Free press
- Electronic journalism
- Citizen journalism
- Models of global journalism
- American journalism
- British journalism
- French journalism
- Arab global journalism
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- International media technology
- Satellite technology
- Direct satellite broadcasting
- The marriage between cable and satellite systems
- The reality of Arab television channels
- Teletext, Videotext, and optical disc technology
- Electronic computers, the internet, and mobile phones
- The personal computer
- The Internet
- The mobile phone
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- International media issues
- Features of the new media environment
- Ethical issues in international media practices
- The issue of dominance over communication structures and industries
- The issue of television-sculpting of media production
- The issue of the dominance of market media and the technological revolution
- The issue of identity breach and cultural alienation
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- International media and cultural identity
- Introduction
- Cultural identity and cultural invasion
- Role of international media in cultural dominance
- Relationship between international media and media penetration
- Concept of media penetration
- Relationship between international media and cultural identity
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- Arab Media
- Condition of media in the Arab world
- Manifestations of media dependence in the Arab world
- The phenomenon of media penetration in the Arab world
- The issue of the communicator in the Arab world
- The phenomenon of imported media in the Arab world
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- Exercises:
- Reasons for directing Arabic-speaking broadcasts to address Arab peoples
- Objectives of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language
- Characteristics of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language
- Examples of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language
- Shortcomings of targeted broadcasts in the Arabic language for Arab countries
- Radio Sawa as a model for targeted broadcasts
- Exercises on the international media and cultural identity
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Explore the evolution of media and the role of news agencies in today's global environment through this quiz. Based on Peter Hallak's work, it discusses the historical context and impacts of media changes since 2021. Test your knowledge on how these agencies operate and their perceived influence.
