COMM250- Media Economics

Does media reflect society or shape it? Consider at least three different mediums: web, TV, newspaper, movies, radio. This is not about the technology, so ignore smart phones, email, PDAs and the like. Focus on the messages we get every day in ads, in stories, in movies, in TV programs, and on radio such as talk shows.

You must discuss this in terms of the three markets and focus on the audience’s role in reflecting society to in allowing media to shape society.

You may consider whether media are unifying or divisive forces; whether they foster diversity or stereotypes, engender class envy…the choices are wide open.

Why to the media and consumers adopt their respective roles?

Requirements: 400-600 words and include research from two sources other than the text or lecture. Submit as an attachment in MLA format.

Supporting Materials

•  Weekly Topic Assignment Rubric.docx (15 KB)

Submission

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