Quiz 1 book Flashcards
Three main categories of media
- Broadcast
- New
Refers to paper publications
p. media
Considered the oldest form of media
p. media
Four nationalistic newspapers during the 19th century
La solidaridad,
La kalayaan,
independencia,
La Libertad
Paved way for activism and aided in the people power revolution
Alternative press
xerox journalism
campus journaliskm
Includes radio and tv
Initially used airwaves to reach their audience
B. media
Composed of media that use technologies like the internet to distribute or exhibit content
New media
Media plays a vital role in the public’s knowledge formation and decision- making.
Media act as channels of information and knowledge through which citizens communicate with each other and make informed decisions
ex: Weather report;
Presidential election polls
Media act as channels of information and knowledge through which citizens communicate with each other and make informed decisions
The media functions as avenues through which different sides of debates can be expressed
Media facilitate debates between diverse social actors
When media provide us with information beyond, so we can be conscious of our actions and aware of how the world around us in evolving
Media provide us with much of what we learn about the world beyond our immediate experience
ex: media reports in oil prices in the middle east because of the way it affects the fare hike in the ph
Media provide us with much of what we learn about the world beyond our immediate experience
Media aids us in imagining that we are part of a community and part of nation
Media are means by which a society learns about itself and builds a sense of community
Medias are wildly known as the _______
Fourth estate
This function is often associated with the journalistic arm of media
Media function as a watchdog of government in all it’s forms
They function as watchdogs during elections, making sure that no anomaly occurs and that the election process goes smoothly
Media are essential facilitators of democratic processes and one of the guarantors of free and fair elections
They create narratives that help us perceive who we are as a nation and as a community by providing a sense of commonality
Media are a vehicle for cultural expression and cultural cohesion within and between nations
When it comes to media, objectivity is a ____
myth
Media function as an advocate and social actor in its own right while respecting pluralistic values