1. Who is Judith Miller? Should the United States have a federal shield law protect reporters?
- Judith Miller is a former New York Times reporter who does not believe that as a reporter, she nor anyone else is above the law. She strongly felt that being a reporter, was the key form of government watch dogs. She had to spend 85 days in jail for refusing to testify about her confidentiality sources in connection with the leaked identity of the CIA operative, Valerie Plame.
5. What do you think of the current movie rating system? Should it be changed? Why or why not?
- I believe the current rating system is quite accurate. I know that the system will not be pleased by all, but in my opinion it does not need to be changed. The movies I watch are rated R because I am of age and in those type of movies, they need to be rated R because of the material that is the movie. Most individuals, mainly the parents are concerned with their children. I believe that if parents raise questions about a certain movie than don't let the children watch the movie. The rating system was designed for a particular reason and the viewers should follow the guidelines.
6. Should the Fairness Doctrine be revived? Why or why not?
- The fairness doctrine was well developed an does not need to be revived. The importance of the doctrine was to minimize any possible restrictions on free speech caused by limited access to broadcasts outlets. The general idea was to have coverage of controversial issues of public importance. The doctrine was all for being fair on the radio as well as TV. I do not believe it should be revived, I only believe it should be upheld by the government.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
chapter 15 Questioning the Media:
1. What are your main concerns or criticisms about the state of media studies at your college or university?
- My main concern would be how strong is the mass media department. I would be concerned if the faculty is truly passionate about the media studies that they would be teaching. Some teachers, are more concerned with paychecks and grades, while others connect with students in a different way. If I majored in mass media or communications, I would want to know would there be any special program I could enroll in. Another concern of mine is about the newspaper department. I would want to know how to join the team and get involved. A few criticisms I have are about the mass media study department here at LR.The newspaper comes out at random times of the year. I open up the paper and I see the same faces in almost every paper and in every section of the paper. I also see the same quotes and interviews from the same individuals. The paper should have a variety of different types of people and activities.
3. Can you think of an issue that media industry and academic researchers could study together?
- I believe an issue they would be able study together is the field of young children. I would want to know the effects of sitting young children in front of the TV at a young age. Also, if TV is really safe for children or should it be monitored all the time? When it comes to my nephews, I am more than aware of what they are exposed to on TV. All the TVs are set to block off all channels that are not suitable for them. I tend to not leave them in front of a TV because the TV is a lot for them to take in and to capture. My last issue would be to research if music in the classroom can benefit kids with learning and progressing. The advantage of listening to my ipod in class is that it helped improve my grades. I was able to grasp material better while listening to music because I am focused.
4. In looking at media courses in a college curriculum, what do you think the relationship is between theory and practice?
- I believe the relationship between theory and practice is that an individual can have a problem and in hopes of finding a solution. The theory would be the problem that is needing to be researched and the practice would be the steps taken to reach and prove the theory right or wrong. The courses do belong in a liberal arts college because the students studying at such schools need the practice to be sure they are ready to step into careers well prepared. Having a separate communication college would cause problems because how would the school be funded and also the students would have to find a way to go from the liberal to the communication college. The communication would be a good place for internships and for students to reach higher promotions and opportunities.
- My main concern would be how strong is the mass media department. I would be concerned if the faculty is truly passionate about the media studies that they would be teaching. Some teachers, are more concerned with paychecks and grades, while others connect with students in a different way. If I majored in mass media or communications, I would want to know would there be any special program I could enroll in. Another concern of mine is about the newspaper department. I would want to know how to join the team and get involved. A few criticisms I have are about the mass media study department here at LR.The newspaper comes out at random times of the year. I open up the paper and I see the same faces in almost every paper and in every section of the paper. I also see the same quotes and interviews from the same individuals. The paper should have a variety of different types of people and activities.
3. Can you think of an issue that media industry and academic researchers could study together?
- I believe an issue they would be able study together is the field of young children. I would want to know the effects of sitting young children in front of the TV at a young age. Also, if TV is really safe for children or should it be monitored all the time? When it comes to my nephews, I am more than aware of what they are exposed to on TV. All the TVs are set to block off all channels that are not suitable for them. I tend to not leave them in front of a TV because the TV is a lot for them to take in and to capture. My last issue would be to research if music in the classroom can benefit kids with learning and progressing. The advantage of listening to my ipod in class is that it helped improve my grades. I was able to grasp material better while listening to music because I am focused.
4. In looking at media courses in a college curriculum, what do you think the relationship is between theory and practice?
- I believe the relationship between theory and practice is that an individual can have a problem and in hopes of finding a solution. The theory would be the problem that is needing to be researched and the practice would be the steps taken to reach and prove the theory right or wrong. The courses do belong in a liberal arts college because the students studying at such schools need the practice to be sure they are ready to step into careers well prepared. Having a separate communication college would cause problems because how would the school be funded and also the students would have to find a way to go from the liberal to the communication college. The communication would be a good place for internships and for students to reach higher promotions and opportunities.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Chapter 13 Questioning the Media
1. Are you exposed to popular culture from other countries? Why or Why not?
- I would say I am exposed to popular culture from other countries. In the school systems, schools now offer different types of languages taught to expand the knowledge and theory of being bilingual. When I was in high school and even in college, I had the opportunity to learn about the spanish culture. I learned about the language, the countries, the types of music and dances. I was exposed to a lot of information, but it was educational and I liked the class and the culture. Most people may feel uncomfortable stepping out of the comfort zone and trying something different, but I am not that type of person. Another way I am exposed is having the different types of foods offered here. In America, there is not only american based foods. There is a variety offered and I can go places for chinese, italian, japanese and even arubian foods. Having these type of choices can give a consumer a way to embrace other cultural foods from different places. My last exposure to other countries is the music. I can go to local music stores or online and I can hear different genres and styles from non-american artists. Overall, I feel it is important to embrace other countries and to be open minded.
2. Do you read international news? Why or why not?
- I read international news because I feel it's more than important to know what is going on in other places. Things that happen in other countries can affect America in some way. When things happen, America is always on call for help and relief. It is truly a good way to show that a country cares and can be supportive during the rough times. The latest news about the earthquake in Japan was drastic and horrifying. I watched the heavy waters destroy the land as well as take away houses and cars. Despite the country, we are still human and we all hurt, feel pain, and bleed the same way. It is always a good approach to read and know what is going on in other places to be informed.
5. Is there such a thing as a global village? What does this concept mean to you?
- I believe there is a such thing as a global village. There is one that I believe exist here in America as well as in our surrounding neighborhoods and communities. The word is described as the home of all nations and people living interdependently. In comparison with my home, we have different types of people living here but we are all different. I would consider America, the home of all nations because we have different social groups, races, and nationalities. We all have different roles and lifestyles, but we help each other and depend on one another to survive.
- I would say I am exposed to popular culture from other countries. In the school systems, schools now offer different types of languages taught to expand the knowledge and theory of being bilingual. When I was in high school and even in college, I had the opportunity to learn about the spanish culture. I learned about the language, the countries, the types of music and dances. I was exposed to a lot of information, but it was educational and I liked the class and the culture. Most people may feel uncomfortable stepping out of the comfort zone and trying something different, but I am not that type of person. Another way I am exposed is having the different types of foods offered here. In America, there is not only american based foods. There is a variety offered and I can go places for chinese, italian, japanese and even arubian foods. Having these type of choices can give a consumer a way to embrace other cultural foods from different places. My last exposure to other countries is the music. I can go to local music stores or online and I can hear different genres and styles from non-american artists. Overall, I feel it is important to embrace other countries and to be open minded.
2. Do you read international news? Why or why not?
- I read international news because I feel it's more than important to know what is going on in other places. Things that happen in other countries can affect America in some way. When things happen, America is always on call for help and relief. It is truly a good way to show that a country cares and can be supportive during the rough times. The latest news about the earthquake in Japan was drastic and horrifying. I watched the heavy waters destroy the land as well as take away houses and cars. Despite the country, we are still human and we all hurt, feel pain, and bleed the same way. It is always a good approach to read and know what is going on in other places to be informed.
5. Is there such a thing as a global village? What does this concept mean to you?
- I believe there is a such thing as a global village. There is one that I believe exist here in America as well as in our surrounding neighborhoods and communities. The word is described as the home of all nations and people living interdependently. In comparison with my home, we have different types of people living here but we are all different. I would consider America, the home of all nations because we have different social groups, races, and nationalities. We all have different roles and lifestyles, but we help each other and depend on one another to survive.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Chapter 12 -Questioning the Media-
1. What do you think of when you hear the term public relations? What images come to mind? Where did these impressions come from?
- When I think of the term public relations a few ideas generate in my mind. I think like an average individual and believes it has something to do with the general public and how the public operates. I also believe it is how the public carries a certain relationship with a certain company and having certain standards to portray. A few images that come to mind with public relations is the business attire and the idea of unity. The public relationships field is a type of business with respect and integrity. These images come from movies that I've watched and from people I have come in contact with that have worked in the field. At one time, it was a field I wanted to try to get into. I did my research and everything about the field was exactly the way I believe it was.
2. What might a college or university do to improve public relations with homeowners on the end of a campus who have to deal with noisy student parties and a shortage of parking spaces?
- A college and/or universities can do a great deal to improve public relations with homeowners. I came up with a few ideas of my own. For the loud noises, I agree that the neighbors should work on an agreement plan, that way the college individuals can still have fun and the neighbors can still keep the peace and harmony. I feel it would be accurate if colleges were within a certain distance away from neighborhoods, creating a sound barrier between the two. Another solution would be to have all students parking to have a parking pass. That way only certain drivers would be allow to park in certain spots and for the ones that do not have a pass, would be towed. That idea sounds general and fair because an individual should not part where he/she is not allowed to. In either situation, a respectable approach is still necessary. Both parties do have a right to want to be loud and want to keep things calm and quiet. The neighbors also have a right to be able to come home and not see their driveway blocked by cars. In an regards, the number one issue is safety. The neighborhoods which are the community need to work together with the colleges/universities to make sure that safety is always practiced and maintained.
5. Besides the Exxon Valdez and the Tylenol cases cited in this chapter, investigate and research a PR crisis. How was the crisis handled?
- The PR crisis I chose to write about is the big E Coli scare. After reading about the case, I seen that it was nationwide crisis. The crisis mainly hit in the western part of the country, mainly in California. Many produce farming companies were in jeopardy of bagging and selling "tainted" spinach. The issue resulted in deaths of over 150 consumers and sickened a few others. Luckily, the tainted spinach was pulled off shelves of local markets, grocery stores, and school cafeterias. The blame was not aimed mainly at the spinach, but towards the cattle and the farming livestock process. Government inspectors and food safety experts made it their mission to decrease the chances of the E coli situation coming back as well as other bacterial matter. They made sure the farmers as well as bagging/shipping companies were following safety regulations to ensure a product of quality is being bought and consumed.
- When I think of the term public relations a few ideas generate in my mind. I think like an average individual and believes it has something to do with the general public and how the public operates. I also believe it is how the public carries a certain relationship with a certain company and having certain standards to portray. A few images that come to mind with public relations is the business attire and the idea of unity. The public relationships field is a type of business with respect and integrity. These images come from movies that I've watched and from people I have come in contact with that have worked in the field. At one time, it was a field I wanted to try to get into. I did my research and everything about the field was exactly the way I believe it was.
2. What might a college or university do to improve public relations with homeowners on the end of a campus who have to deal with noisy student parties and a shortage of parking spaces?
- A college and/or universities can do a great deal to improve public relations with homeowners. I came up with a few ideas of my own. For the loud noises, I agree that the neighbors should work on an agreement plan, that way the college individuals can still have fun and the neighbors can still keep the peace and harmony. I feel it would be accurate if colleges were within a certain distance away from neighborhoods, creating a sound barrier between the two. Another solution would be to have all students parking to have a parking pass. That way only certain drivers would be allow to park in certain spots and for the ones that do not have a pass, would be towed. That idea sounds general and fair because an individual should not part where he/she is not allowed to. In either situation, a respectable approach is still necessary. Both parties do have a right to want to be loud and want to keep things calm and quiet. The neighbors also have a right to be able to come home and not see their driveway blocked by cars. In an regards, the number one issue is safety. The neighborhoods which are the community need to work together with the colleges/universities to make sure that safety is always practiced and maintained.
5. Besides the Exxon Valdez and the Tylenol cases cited in this chapter, investigate and research a PR crisis. How was the crisis handled?
- The PR crisis I chose to write about is the big E Coli scare. After reading about the case, I seen that it was nationwide crisis. The crisis mainly hit in the western part of the country, mainly in California. Many produce farming companies were in jeopardy of bagging and selling "tainted" spinach. The issue resulted in deaths of over 150 consumers and sickened a few others. Luckily, the tainted spinach was pulled off shelves of local markets, grocery stores, and school cafeterias. The blame was not aimed mainly at the spinach, but towards the cattle and the farming livestock process. Government inspectors and food safety experts made it their mission to decrease the chances of the E coli situation coming back as well as other bacterial matter. They made sure the farmers as well as bagging/shipping companies were following safety regulations to ensure a product of quality is being bought and consumed.
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