1. What are you concerns or criticisms about the state of media studies at your college or university?
-I believe that media studies at schools are a good think. One thing they do is conduct polls. After every class, students have to evaluate teachers. This is a media poll, seeing how well the teachers did each semester. LR looks at these evaluations to see if they need to discuss certain issues with professors. There are also polls about silly things such as cafe food. Although it is silly, it helps LR know what to serve and not to serve. I believe that colleges should do media studies like this to help. As long as they do not abuse the power.
3. Can you think of an issue that media industry and academic researchers could study together? Explain.
- The thing that comes to mind when I think of this question is tragedies that happen at universities. For example, the Virginia Tech shootings. There was media coverage all over the place when this story occur ed. After this tragedy occur ed, VT probably used media researchers to add more cameras in the buildings. They also came up with a media technique to inform students when something like this was happening. Universities can also use the media to come to sporting events. If LR is playing a big football, they may get the local news show to come and show their game on their station. I think that colleges should use the media industry for some of their events.
4. In looking at media courses in a college curriculum, what do you think the relationship is between theory and practice? Do hands-on, practical skills courses such as news reporting, advertising copywriting, or TV production belong in a liberal arts college or in a separate mass communication college? Explain your answer.
- I believe 100 percent that liberal art colleges should offer these courses. If this is what students want to do when they get older, they should get the practice in school. I believe that our school has a great communication program. It is probably due to the fact that Dr. Harris is mainly in charge of everything I believe that media practices are somewhat an art. I do not see much difference in a theater class from a class working on news reporting. Although they have there differences, you are still performing in front of people. If a student wants to be in media one day, they should not be limited to where they do their studying. Every school should offer these media programs.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Chapter 16: Questioning the Media
5. What do you think of the current movie rating system? Should it be changed?
-I think that the current movie system should stay the way it is. I believe that it is very appropriate. Kids movies are rated G or PG, older teens is PG-13 and for older people the rating is R. Everyone knows the movie ratings, why would we change them. The ratings help the movie producers, but they also help parents. If parents see that a movie is rater R, then they know there child can not watch. I watched my first rated R movie when I was eight, The Last of the Mohican's, but my parents watched it with me and explained it to me. I think our movie rating system is awesome. Most of the movies I go see in theaters are rated R. It has to be a pretty good movie or something I think is cool for me to see a PG-13 movie. That's because I like cussing and violence in movies haha. But for now the movie industry should not confuse their viewers, and keep the movie ratings the same
4. Who is Judith Miller? Should the US have a federal shield law to protect reporters?
- Judith Miller is a New York Times reporter that was arrested and sentenced to eighty-five days in prison. She sent to jail because she refused to give up her sources that were connected to the CIA's operative Valerie Plame. I absolutely believe that there should be shield laws protecting reporters. It is nobody else's business where reporters get there sources from. if reporters want to release news, they should be responsible for the outcomes. Not the people they get their sources from. Reporters have a dangerous job, and should be protected always. The US is a very nosy country, but reporters should not be forced to give up the identity of their sources. I do not care where they go the info, I just care what the reporters say.
6. Should the Fairness Doctrine be revived? Why or Why not?
- I believe that the Fairness Doctrine should be revealed. I think we should know about controversial issues within our community. If we do not know about them, then we will not know what is going on. I like finding out about things in the community. Like the Zahara story in Hickory. It was all over the news, and I watched Nancy Grace everyday to find out what is going on. I wanted them to catch the parents and burn them. Although it was a horrible story, I was interested in them catching who did it. We need the doctrine to listen to other people point of view on stories. I think it should be revived.
-I think that the current movie system should stay the way it is. I believe that it is very appropriate. Kids movies are rated G or PG, older teens is PG-13 and for older people the rating is R. Everyone knows the movie ratings, why would we change them. The ratings help the movie producers, but they also help parents. If parents see that a movie is rater R, then they know there child can not watch. I watched my first rated R movie when I was eight, The Last of the Mohican's, but my parents watched it with me and explained it to me. I think our movie rating system is awesome. Most of the movies I go see in theaters are rated R. It has to be a pretty good movie or something I think is cool for me to see a PG-13 movie. That's because I like cussing and violence in movies haha. But for now the movie industry should not confuse their viewers, and keep the movie ratings the same
4. Who is Judith Miller? Should the US have a federal shield law to protect reporters?
- Judith Miller is a New York Times reporter that was arrested and sentenced to eighty-five days in prison. She sent to jail because she refused to give up her sources that were connected to the CIA's operative Valerie Plame. I absolutely believe that there should be shield laws protecting reporters. It is nobody else's business where reporters get there sources from. if reporters want to release news, they should be responsible for the outcomes. Not the people they get their sources from. Reporters have a dangerous job, and should be protected always. The US is a very nosy country, but reporters should not be forced to give up the identity of their sources. I do not care where they go the info, I just care what the reporters say.
6. Should the Fairness Doctrine be revived? Why or Why not?
- I believe that the Fairness Doctrine should be revealed. I think we should know about controversial issues within our community. If we do not know about them, then we will not know what is going on. I like finding out about things in the community. Like the Zahara story in Hickory. It was all over the news, and I watched Nancy Grace everyday to find out what is going on. I wanted them to catch the parents and burn them. Although it was a horrible story, I was interested in them catching who did it. We need the doctrine to listen to other people point of view on stories. I think it should be revived.
Chapter 13: Questioning the Media
1. Are you exposed to popular culture from other countries? Why or Why not? Give examples.
-I would say that the only popular culture I am exposed to from other countries is sports. I watch numerous soccer games in other countries, and also enjoy the Olympics. I also eat other foods from different countries. As far as media, No I am not exposed to other countries culture. I have no idea who is on popular TV shows in other countries, or movie stars. I also do not listen to other country songs. However, I do go to certain festivals like the Scottish Festival in Huntersville, NC. I am part Scottish and at the festival they show how culture is in Scotland, with highland games, and other unique things. So all in all I would say that I am not exposed to other cultures, because I am more focused on what is happening here. I also do not want to watch shows or movies in a different language where I can not understand them.
2. Do you read international news? Why or Why not?
-I do not read international news, but I will watch an international news show. I do not read newspapers or News magazines, I get all my news from CNN. I am interested in whats happening not only in our country, but in other countries. I watched the rescue of the Chilean miners on CNN for numerous hours at a time. I find it very interesting hearing about odd and unique stories in other countries. Also something I found disheartening was that they still stone people to death in certain countries. I found that out on CNN. I try and watch at least an hour or two of CNN a day. It is good to know what is going on in the US, but it is also important to know what is going on in other countries.
3. What steps can reporters and editors take to cover media ownership issues in a better way?
- Well I think that reporters and editors do a good job of covering media issues. Every time you see something on the news, it is covered thoroughly. I guess one thing reporters could work on is there talking in front of the mic. Almost everyday I see some reporter on the TV, and wonder how in the world they got a job. Sometimes the reporters do not speak good. Other than this, I can not think of anything else they can do. They do a great job of covering news.
-I would say that the only popular culture I am exposed to from other countries is sports. I watch numerous soccer games in other countries, and also enjoy the Olympics. I also eat other foods from different countries. As far as media, No I am not exposed to other countries culture. I have no idea who is on popular TV shows in other countries, or movie stars. I also do not listen to other country songs. However, I do go to certain festivals like the Scottish Festival in Huntersville, NC. I am part Scottish and at the festival they show how culture is in Scotland, with highland games, and other unique things. So all in all I would say that I am not exposed to other cultures, because I am more focused on what is happening here. I also do not want to watch shows or movies in a different language where I can not understand them.
2. Do you read international news? Why or Why not?
-I do not read international news, but I will watch an international news show. I do not read newspapers or News magazines, I get all my news from CNN. I am interested in whats happening not only in our country, but in other countries. I watched the rescue of the Chilean miners on CNN for numerous hours at a time. I find it very interesting hearing about odd and unique stories in other countries. Also something I found disheartening was that they still stone people to death in certain countries. I found that out on CNN. I try and watch at least an hour or two of CNN a day. It is good to know what is going on in the US, but it is also important to know what is going on in other countries.
3. What steps can reporters and editors take to cover media ownership issues in a better way?
- Well I think that reporters and editors do a good job of covering media issues. Every time you see something on the news, it is covered thoroughly. I guess one thing reporters could work on is there talking in front of the mic. Almost everyday I see some reporter on the TV, and wonder how in the world they got a job. Sometimes the reporters do not speak good. Other than this, I can not think of anything else they can do. They do a great job of covering news.
Monday, November 8, 2010
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, I think about people trying certain techniques to get people to buy their product, or come to their events. Public relations people work on getting their word out about whatever they are representing. For example: Public relations workers for the Carolina Panthers come up with ways to get people to come to the games, or to buy season tickets. You have to offer them something, or come up with a way to get people's attention. Public relations workers could also come up with commercials or ads in magazines about the company. When I think of public relations I do not see much of a difference in people that are in the marketing department. Both have to deal with getting people aware of what they are trying to sale or promote. My impressions come from what I have learned growing up. Like with the Panthers public relations workers, I knew from going to panthers games that the public relations workers are the ones getting people to come to games or doing activities outside the stadium with fans. I would love to work in public relations one day. I think I would have a lot of good ideas how how to promote my product.
3. What steps can reporters and editors take to monitor PR agents who manipulate the news media?
- Wow! This is a great question. Reporters and editors are always trying to stop PR agents who are trying to put out false news. One way they can stop these PR agents is by letting their viewers know that these other magazines or articles are false. Editors can not stop every PR worker from manipulating news. There is always going to be something false come out about someone or something. America is a country that likes to gossip about each other. Most people like finding out certain things about certain people in the media. We watch a lot of TV shows like Inside Edition and Entertainment Tonight. Most of the news on these shows are facts, but sometimes they put out false information about a celebrity. Hopefully most readers will acknowledge information that is true instead of something that has been manipulated. Don't pick up a magazine that has "Elvis was spotted in NC" and expect it to be a true story. Magazines like this try to manipulate us into buying something that is false. All editors and reporters can do is make sure there information is correct and let people know what is true and what is not.
2. What might a college or university do to improve public relations with homeowners on the edge of a campus who have to deal with noisy student parties and a shortage of parking spaces.
- Also, another good question. I would imagine that this is a problem that most colleges face almost every week. I feel bad for people who live near colleges in areas where they have to deal with noisy drunk students. To me it would almost be as bad as living on near the interstate. Anyways, there are some ways that college PR workers can make these residents enjoy their time at home, despite the noise. PR workers could offer these families tickets to sporting events on campus. This would not really do anything for the noise, but it would probably make the men and some women in the family happy and forget about the noise. They can also make flyer's and posters for the students telling them not to be so loud around the areas of campus that are nears houses. Most colleges have many buildings that are not near homes, like L-R, so they could promote going to parties away from people's houses. They could also offer the house residents numerous parking spaces. If a student parks in their spot, then PR workers should set up with the security department, and give these students tickets. If it gets to where students are parking there all the time, they should start towing cars. PR workers could also give the residents who live near the campus L-R apparel, if the students get noisy one night. This is going to be somewhat of a problem for PR workers at every school, especially at big party schools like ECU and Arizona State. Hopefully most people that live near campuses are aware that there is going to be noise from students sometimes. It is the PR workers job to make sure the noise is stablized and the homeowners around campus are happy.
- When I think of the term public relations, I think about people trying certain techniques to get people to buy their product, or come to their events. Public relations people work on getting their word out about whatever they are representing. For example: Public relations workers for the Carolina Panthers come up with ways to get people to come to the games, or to buy season tickets. You have to offer them something, or come up with a way to get people's attention. Public relations workers could also come up with commercials or ads in magazines about the company. When I think of public relations I do not see much of a difference in people that are in the marketing department. Both have to deal with getting people aware of what they are trying to sale or promote. My impressions come from what I have learned growing up. Like with the Panthers public relations workers, I knew from going to panthers games that the public relations workers are the ones getting people to come to games or doing activities outside the stadium with fans. I would love to work in public relations one day. I think I would have a lot of good ideas how how to promote my product.
3. What steps can reporters and editors take to monitor PR agents who manipulate the news media?
- Wow! This is a great question. Reporters and editors are always trying to stop PR agents who are trying to put out false news. One way they can stop these PR agents is by letting their viewers know that these other magazines or articles are false. Editors can not stop every PR worker from manipulating news. There is always going to be something false come out about someone or something. America is a country that likes to gossip about each other. Most people like finding out certain things about certain people in the media. We watch a lot of TV shows like Inside Edition and Entertainment Tonight. Most of the news on these shows are facts, but sometimes they put out false information about a celebrity. Hopefully most readers will acknowledge information that is true instead of something that has been manipulated. Don't pick up a magazine that has "Elvis was spotted in NC" and expect it to be a true story. Magazines like this try to manipulate us into buying something that is false. All editors and reporters can do is make sure there information is correct and let people know what is true and what is not.
2. What might a college or university do to improve public relations with homeowners on the edge of a campus who have to deal with noisy student parties and a shortage of parking spaces.
- Also, another good question. I would imagine that this is a problem that most colleges face almost every week. I feel bad for people who live near colleges in areas where they have to deal with noisy drunk students. To me it would almost be as bad as living on near the interstate. Anyways, there are some ways that college PR workers can make these residents enjoy their time at home, despite the noise. PR workers could offer these families tickets to sporting events on campus. This would not really do anything for the noise, but it would probably make the men and some women in the family happy and forget about the noise. They can also make flyer's and posters for the students telling them not to be so loud around the areas of campus that are nears houses. Most colleges have many buildings that are not near homes, like L-R, so they could promote going to parties away from people's houses. They could also offer the house residents numerous parking spaces. If a student parks in their spot, then PR workers should set up with the security department, and give these students tickets. If it gets to where students are parking there all the time, they should start towing cars. PR workers could also give the residents who live near the campus L-R apparel, if the students get noisy one night. This is going to be somewhat of a problem for PR workers at every school, especially at big party schools like ECU and Arizona State. Hopefully most people that live near campuses are aware that there is going to be noise from students sometimes. It is the PR workers job to make sure the noise is stablized and the homeowners around campus are happy.
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