Instruction
Introduction:
This assignment will require you to watch four different news broadcasts from the same day: Sept. 18, 2020.
Then, you will answer four questions about
(a) the revenue models and missions of those programs;
(b) the similarities and differences in the topics covered, how they were covered, and the overall style of the programs;
(c) how the revenue model may have impacted the selection, emphasis, and style of the programs; and
(d) how you think a viewer's understanding of what is happening in society may differ depending on the newscast they trust/watch most.
This assignment draws on the Learning Materials from Weeks 3-5 (THIS IS ALOT OF READING. I WILL PROVIDE YOU THE LINK TO THE LEARNING MATERIAL AFTER SELECTING SOMEONE)
. Your scores will depend on the thoroughness and clarity of your descriptions, the thoughtfulness of your arguments, and the effectiveness of the integration of the ideas, concepts, and theories we've covered in the class. When making connections to course material, please be explicit about it (e.g., "According to X theory, …").
Below are the links to the four newscasts you will need to watch for this assignment (will link later).