Understanding Media - Class 7 - Social Science
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In what ways does the media play an important role in a democracy?
In a democracy, the media serves several crucial roles. Information Provision is key; it informs citizens about governmental operations and global events, enabling informed decision-making and participation. Through Setting Agendas, the media highlights issues that require public attention, influencing thoughts, feelings, and actions. The Balancing Act of presenting varied viewpoints aids in fostering a well-rounded understanding of news events, crucial for a healthy democracy. However, achieving a Balanced Report requires an independent media, free from governmental control and business influences. Thus, an Independent Media is vital for ensuring reliable, unbiased information flow, a cornerstone of democratic engagement and accountability.
Can you give this diagram a title? What do you understand about the link between media and big business from this diagram?
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Sign up nowYou have read about the ways in which the media ‘sets the agenda’. What kind of effect does this have in a democracy? Provide two examples to support your point of view.
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Sign up nowAs a class project, decide to focus on a particular news topic and cut out stories from different newspapers on this. Also watch the coverage of this topic on TV news. Compare two newspapers and write down the similarity and differences in their reports. It might help to ask the following questions–
a. What information is this article providing?
b. What information is it leaving out?
c. From whose point of view is the article being written? d. Whose point of view is being left out and why?
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Sign up nowDo projects (solo, pair or group) about types of advertisements. Create commercial advertisements about some products and social advertisements about public health, road safety and the need to save water and energy.
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Describe how the evolution of media technology from the printing press to the Internet has impacted the way news and information are disseminated.
The evolution of media technology from the Gutenberg printing press to the widespread use of the Internet has drastically transformed news dissemination. The introduction of the printing press revolutionized the spread of information by enabling mass production of newspapers, making news accessible to a wider audience. Later, the advent of electronic media like television and radio further expanded reach, allowing news to travel rapidly across vast distances. Finally, the Internet ushered in an era of digital news, where information is universally accessible and constantly updated. This technology evolution has made global news available to us in real-time, fundamentally changing how we consume information.
What distinguishes print media from electronic media, and how have their roles in society changed over time?
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Sign up nowProvide examples of how media sets public agendas and discuss the consequences of focusing on certain issues over others.
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