Media and the News (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Which of the following is included in the definition of media?
Which of the following is included in the definition of media?
Newspapers, websites, radio & television
What are the four main functions media serves in society?
What are the four main functions media serves in society?
News, educating, informing, entertainment
What change occurred in media since the 1980s?
What change occurred in media since the 1980s?
More specialist outlets for niche groups
What is content analysis in media research?
What is content analysis in media research?
Measuring word/phrase/theme frequency
What does semiotics involve studying?
What does semiotics involve studying?
Signs & codes used in media content
What is a key limitation of content analysis?
What is a key limitation of content analysis?
Time-consuming & ignores context
What is cross-media ownership?
What is cross-media ownership?
Same companies owning different media
According to Bagdikian (2004), how many huge corporations primarily owned American media?
According to Bagdikian (2004), how many huge corporations primarily owned American media?
Five corporations
What percentage of US media is owned by seven major companies?
What percentage of US media is owned by seven major companies?
90% of the media
What is censorship in media?
What is censorship in media?
Removing content before audiences see it
According to Miliband (1969), what do media messages encourage the working class to do?
According to Miliband (1969), what do media messages encourage the working class to do?
Remain subordinate & content
What is cultural hegemony in Neo-Marxist theory?
What is cultural hegemony in Neo-Marxist theory?
One set of ideas dominating others
What do pluralists argue about consumer choice in media?
What do pluralists argue about consumer choice in media?
Audiences can choose different sources
According to Curran (2003), how many men owned nearly 50% of UK newspapers in 1937?
According to Curran (2003), how many men owned nearly 50% of UK newspapers in 1937?
Four men