Exam 1 Flashcards
Singular/Plural: Medium and media
medium is singular. media is plural
Mass media
mode of delivery that is one to many; compared to interpersonal communication (like TV). internet complicates it because of social media
Culture
there is no singular definition. it is a way of life, a collection of meaning.
Socializing Agents
the people or groups that influence your socialization into structures and ideologies (like family, teachers, friends, etc)
Power
“…derivative of access to economic and cultural resources, social positions, and the ability to control language” (Carah and Louw p. 18)
Structure
force that limits the ideas we have about certain people, things, experiences etc. (macro relationships and social forces)
agency
“intentional and undetermined human action” (Croteau et al. p. 15). how we choose to live within a structure, a push/pull tension.
what do power, structure, and agency have in common?
they’re all about relationships
Ideology
“a system of meaning that helps people define and explain the world that makes value judgements about the world” (Croteau et al., p. 213). usually from the dominant social class
Hegemony
“….the creation and maintenance of the legitimacy of dominant and powerful groups… granted when dominated groups consent to domination by more powerful groups” (Carah & Louw p.23). how ideologies are internalized and a process of consent.
Hegemonic Discourse
how to believe, behave, and discuss within a particular structure. the “acceptable language.” Result of consent process and manifestations of the ideology.
Intersectionality
overlapping or intersecting social identities such as gender, sexuality, race, class, etc. Used to examine systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination
Stuart Hall
a cultural theorist that examined the concept of signification and (re)presentation in media; interested in how e vents sand experiences are given meaning
signification
the study of how media gives meaning to events and experiences
Hyperreality
blurring of lines between real and virtual
Hypermediation
state of existence in which media through newer technology is constant, everywhere, and inescapable. media becomes invisible.
Pseudo-Events
events planned for the express purpose of producing dramatic images that can be disseminated or reported
Habermas
German social theorist interested in the rationality of public and public discourse
Habermas’ Public Sphere
an area of public life separate from government and economy in which people exchange, discuss, and debate ideas.
Bourgeoisie Salons
“hosted” by women, participated by men
Materiality
the physical elements related to technology and media
Social Constructionism
people and social forces determine how technology will be used. emphasis on human agency in how technology impact society.
Technological Determinism
technology is the main driver of social change (ie., Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman)
Technological Momentum
introduces time into the social constructionism and technological determinism continuum. more social oversight and control when tech is young, tech gains more agency as it becomes enmeshed in society
