Journalism 190 -- Fall 2009
(Nov. 16-20)
Week 8
summaries & lecture-related
material
"Never doubt that a small group
of thoughtful committed
citizens can
change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever
has." -- Margaret Mead
A summary of Bagdikian's Chapter 12 and Afterward
Fake
news, PR for manipulation -- is it propaganda?
A collection of recent uses by government of fake news and use of
PR techniques to manipulate the public
Theories of the Press
A listing from Biagi's Chapter 17
Findings by PIPA
A summary of findings about news and believability by the
University of Maryland's Program on International Policy Attitudes
Pilgrim on
mass media legalities
Continuation of lecture material on 9 areas of press-government conflict
Fox News techniques --
"Outfoxed"
Eight techniques used by Fox News
Notes:
No summary of "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's war on journalism" will be
posted. Take notes on the eight techniques used by Fox that influence
its presentation of the news (see this list linked above). Pilgrim will be
starting this video several minutes early.
No summary of "War Made Easy" will be posted. Note assertions about
official sourcing ("officials say" etc.) and the media role in the
various stages of going to and continuing war. THIS VIDEO WILL BE SHOWN
FOR POINTS MONDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING (because of the power outage).
Fact:
From 2001-09, $904 billion has been provided to cover the cost of U.S.
military operations. The amount from 2009 to 2018 is projected to be
as much as another $817 billion. (Center for Strategic and Bugetary Analysis
--
see at http//www.csbaonline.org/2006-1/index.shtml)
or
U.S. cost of war
EXAM 2 will be given Thurs., Nov. 19. If you need extra time, Pilgrim
will have the exam ready to hand out at 8:40 a.m.
Also, please note exam-taking rules under Sample Exams
on main J190 page. Read WWU catalog Appendix D regarding the procedures
and sanctions related to academic dishonesty.
Updated 2009
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