The movie Crash is the story of a number of individuals in Los Angeles, whose paths cross during the course of thirty-six hours. Each of these individuals is a victim of his or her own prejudices and experiences. These prejudices affect their interactions with each other as they move through...
Introduction Many perennial issues concern the effects of various media on children, especially concerning violence and gender issues. Video games are the latest in a long list of targets which began with novels, comics, and radio dramas and continued through television, rock and roll music, magazines, and movies. Researchers are...
Introduction Put in simple terms convergence is the coming together of two different entities. Technology is one entity that has seen dramatic changes in recent times with the advances in science, as technology is a tool of science. Media is an entity that has a large influence on the lives...
Introduction The mass media is one of the main sectors in any society. Their role ranges from educating, informing, and enlightening, persuading, changing and impacting the society positively through promotion of the right morals, respect of human rights, guiding the new generations to create a pluralistic and democratic society. The...
Abstract The increasing use of social media platforms by students calls for the assessment of their impact, both academic and nonacademic. The study sought to assess the consequences of social media usage on the social life of female learners. The research employed primary and secondary processes of data collection and...
Introduction The general public impression of journalists is as hard-nosed pursuers of the latest breaking and hopefully controversial news. They are often after a “scoop” no matter who the news may hurt or the consequences on society. However, journalists who cover international conflicts often referred to as “war correspondents” have...
Abstract Communication technology involves the passing of information from one person to another across a network. The most commonly used network is the internet since it is the only medium that provides a social network. There are various social media that are used such as Facebook and friends view. Facebook...
Essay Proposal The topic I selected for analysis is differences and similarities between the traditional mass media, the new mass media and interactive media. Using theoretical materials and practical examples, I would like to investigate different types of media and their impact on the audiences. My focus in the essay...
Generally, in most civilized legal systems, the administration of justice was done openly, in full view of the public. This was particularly more important in the case of criminal cases where the accused is seen as having a right to a public trial. With the advent of modern media, especially...
Abstract This research will try to identify the effect of media on women’s self-image. The impact could be either positive or negative. Conducted studies and researches state that this impact is negative in the majority of cases (Norris, 1997). This result corresponds to the problems that women experience about their...
Introduction Communication is the process by which messages or information from one person to the other is delivered. Intercultural communication is the communication between people of different cultures. In a working environment nobody is exempted from communication as communication is responsible for getting work done. In the workplace however there...
Mainstream media in the U.S are privately owned. Private ownership and the First Amendment are shields that prevent government from controlling or censoring news and information. In an ideal market system, competition between media outlets stimulates more variety and better quality of information and entertainment. The Internet technologies have changed...
There is no scarcity of addictive habits, ranging from inherently dangerous such as drugs, to inherently harmless but harmful when they become an addiction, such as binging or gambling. Video games fall in the latter category, a past time which children and adults love to indulge in as a way...
Research has shown that playing violent video games such as Manhunt 2, Grand Theft Auto, or Counter-Strike can increase a child’s aggressive thoughts and behavior in both a laboratory venue and in real-world situations. In addition, playing violent video games may be more detrimental to children than viewing violent television...