Updated: 12/12/01

Discuss the difference between the Trusteeship model and the Marketplace Model of broadcast regulation. What are the basic principles upon which each is based, and what are the practical results of each for broadcasters? Illustrate each model by discussing what position its proponents have taken on the issue of the FAIRNESS DOCTRINE and why.

Discuss the progression of mass communications theory from the Magic Bullet Theory through current approaches. In your essay, focus on the major conceptual philosophies involved and use specific theories to illustrate. This is not to be LIST of mass com theories, rather a discussion of the growth of theoretical thought and why one concept supplanted another, as well as why some coexist.

Discuss the issue of First Amendment parity between print and broadcast media. What are the key elements of this issue? What has been determined by the courts, and why have the courts taken those positions? Support your points by illustrating with the two key cases discussed in class. Finally, what do YOU think about parity and WHY?

Discuss broadcasting deregulation in the 1980's. What happened in the areas of licensing, ownership, programming, cable carriage and technical rules? How was the industry impacted by these changes?

What role did the broadcast media play in the formation of public opinion during the Vietnam War? What important broadcasts were major influences? Explain how these events illustrate the concepts of gatekeeping, agenda setting and status conferral.

Discuss the influence of television on children. What are the key areas of influence?

In what ways can television influence children positively or negatively. What have government policy makers done related to this issue? Finally, do you believe their efforts are necessary, effective and justified? What do YOU think should be done?

Discuss the influence of sexually explicit and violent media content on its consumers. Specifically address the four effects identified in Dr. Victor Cline's research. What harms, if any, are involved and what are the theoretical basis for explaining this process. How did the first-person materials presented in class and in your study packet support or refute Dr. Cline's position?

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Exam will be same format as previous exams, so study specifics!

Be sure you have all the notes in the library and on the web!

Be sure you check the FCC web site for specifics on commission

Notes in Library: Violence in Media and Sexuality in Media

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