As we learned from MacKinnon, authoritarian states are power holders. They hold the potential to censor, build communication infrastructure, set up networks, and program those connections with the content of their choosing. This is straightforward, and as to be expected as a reflection of any authoritarian regime. The more complex beast is that of the […]

The role of TV in “society” has constantly seen a series of evolvements and devolvements. The centrality of TV in our lives as US citizens has devolved in forms of dependency because with the evolving of technology came the ability to control time, in a sense. We can record shows and not have to stop […]

Media framing carries the weight of informing the entire public of events in ways that vary depending on motive. Private sponsorship, or complete ownership in some news outlets, greatly affects the presentation of international and domestic issues. As of late, a prime example of discontent with ownership influences and bias is the Koch brothers buy […]

Media spectacles are catered to the audience that prompts them- we viewers. Katz and Liebes note that “the success of media events require the assent of their organizers, broadcasters and audiences-affirming that they are worthy of this kind of special attention-otherwise they are doomed for failure.” As much blame as we’d like to put on […]

Nation branding carries a myriad of dangerous limitations often unbeknownst to the hopeful country vying for spotlight in an increasingly globalized world. From the readings, we can infer that nations need to compete through brands in the economy by way of images and symbols as a currency of nationalism. In a post-Cold War competitive environment […]

1. Despite various theoretical arguments that describe the scope and nature of globalization – do you think journalism has globalized? What are some of the persistant characteristics that make international news less than truly “global?” Following Hafez’s train of thought in “International Reporting- No Further than Columbus”, journalism definitely operates on a global scale, but […]