Do Media influence Society and Cultures?
Do Media influence Society and Cultures?
“Do Media influence Society?” Please respond to the following:
- From the e-Activity titled “How Mass Media Influences our Society” discuss two or three ways mass media influence you and others you know. Explain two or three reasons or ways in which mass media impact us. (Cite any sources you referenced.)
- Debate It – Take a position on the statement: American Values are shaped by the mass media. Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples.
“Do Media Distort Representations of Islam and Arab Cultures?”
- Debate It – Take a position on this statement: The news media’s depiction of Muslims negatively effects the way American Muslims are viewed in society. Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)
Week 1 e-Activity
- Go to the You Tube Website and watch the video titled “How Mass Media Influences our Society” (5 min 40 sec). Be prepared to discuss.