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Principal ways media of mass communication cross national boundaries
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global print media-
-general newspapers, financial publications, and magazines -global broadcasting -international aftermarket for motion pictures and television programs produced in the U.S. |
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Principal ways media of mass communication cross national boundaries
BY UNAVOIDABLE CROSS-BORDER SPILLOVER |
Radio and TV signals do not stop at borders.
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A country’s media system is directly related to its ____
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political system
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All media-government theories fall somewhere between
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control of expression (authoritarianism)
freedom of expression (libertarianism) |
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Authoritarian media systems
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assumes that individual citizens are incapable of governing themselves and must, therefore, be guided by a ruling elite (e.g., a king).
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Today's authoritarian control
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Today: Developmental (focus on education and national planning)
Developmental media theory is decreasing in prevalence as many developing countries embrace democracy. |
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Libertarian media systems
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--newer and grounded in the assumption that humans are rational and capable of governing themselves.
--free marketplace of ideas --self-righting process |
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free marketplace of ideas
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citizens have the right to hear all sides of an issue in order to distinguish for themselves truth and error.
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self-righting process
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by which society remains properly balanced, neither tilting too far to one extreme or another.
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pure libertarian
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absence of government licensing in the U.S. for those who wish to publish a book, magazine, or newspaper; or who wish to make a film or sound recording
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social responsibility
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FCC licensing criteria for those selected to operate U.S. radio and TV stations in the public interest, convenience, and necessity
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decentralized represents
centralized represents |
libertarianism
authoritarianism |
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public represents
private represents |
ownership by the government
ownership by individuals or corporations |
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Critics of Western media point to
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the way news originating in developing countries is presented to the developed world
the erosion of national culture in developing countries via Western television programs and movies |
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Canadian broadcasting policy stipulates:
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Canadian TV stations must achieve a minimum of 60 percent Canadian content during the course of each calendar year.
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Canadian radio stations that air music must conform to MAPL.
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At minimum, 35 percent of music on Canadian radio stations must meet the MAPL criteria.
M (music): Composed entirely by a Canadian. A (artist): The music is, or the lyrics are, performed principally by a Canadian. P (production): The musical selection consists of a live performance that is recorded wholly in Canada, or performed wholly in Canada and broadcast live in Canada. L (lyrics): The lyrics are written entirely by a Canadian. |
