Japanese film music

Japan was quick to adopt the technology for film production. Within only two years of the first moving picture camera entering Japan, a public showing of the new technology was given. Music was an element of the experience of motion picture in Japan from the beginning. The first film shown in Tokyo had no narrative … Read more

Audiovisual Media and Tribals in India

Abstract The objective of this paper is to study and understand the tribal people, their culture and lifestyles and the relation with communication media that works there. Tribal and rural Development is a important need for a country like India. Media along with acting as a news reporting source becomes a tool for formation and … Read more

Is shock advertising deteriorating in the eyes of the viewer?

Abstract Is the frequent use of graphic imagery in mainstream media causing the demise of shock advertising? Does it no longer leave us stunned? Nevertheless, I believe this method is still effective in capturing the viewer’s attention. In this Dissertation, I will be discussing the changes needed to make it thrive once more. These points … Read more

Gender stereotypes enforced on female leads in Disney films

ABSTRACT Disney has always been a big name in the entertainment industry for over ninety-five years, capturing little minds and being a part of every child’s life. Therefore Disney movies have a significant role to play in influencing young minds. This thesis is a qualitative study of gender characterization and the representation of gender roles … Read more

What is media, how it portrays crime & how this impacts crime levels/violence

The media plays a big part in society. The media provides important information about current affairs such politics, business, education, health, scandals, terrorism wars and international conflict and crime and violence. The media also has a significant influence on the way in which society sees the world. This essay will define what is media, this … Read more

Netflix and Spotify – comparative discussion on a social-cultural basis

INTRODUCTION: As part of this assignment, I have been tasked with identifying two key players in the industry and discuss their interplay with wider cultural, economic, political and geographical phenomena. I have chosen to discuss Spotify and Netflix as part of my comparative discussion, I will be talking about them on a social-cultural basis and … Read more

Is the gatekeeper concept applicable for the journalistic practice in the Czech Republic?

The origins of the gatekeeper concept date back to the 1940s. Kurt Lewin examined the psychological and non-psychological factors that influence how food ends on the family table. Lewin came up with crucial findings as he described his channel theory and the term of a gatekeeper – a person that decides what items will be … Read more

Should we have a presumption against conspiracy theorizing?

Should we have a presumption against conspiracy theorizing (that is, should the fact that something is a conspiracy theory give us an extra reason to disbelieve it)? Conspiracy theories are explanations of events or situations that have a sinister mood to them. They are usually motivated by bias or insufficient evidence that is blown out … Read more

How does social media contribute to the proliferation of fake news?

Social media contributes to the proliferation of fake news:due to the existence of echo chambers, heightened reactions among users and the presence of bots on social platforms. Social media, a large part of the lives of many today, is a key contributor to the spread of misinformation within our society. Firstly, I will be talking … Read more

Why is it important to study the subject of ‘fake news’?

Social media is an almost inevitable part of today’s society. With the increasing popularity of various smartphone devices, more and more people are getting involved with social media. People from anywhere can connect with anyone, regardless of the location. Social media platforms are no longer only used to maintain relationships, but also to stay up … Read more

Advertisements disguised as journalism

Most online publishers use some sort of disguised advertisements on their websites. Today as a consumer it is near to impossible to separate the truth from the fake news. So, who can consumers trust to be candor? Even industry professionals like doctors are beginning to be held accountable for taking money from companies to endorse … Read more

Facebook Encourages Misinformation

Disinformation is an important societal issue affecting Facebook. As a social media platform, Facebook creates its own algorithm for displaying information that individual users want to see. However, Facebook does not enforce much regulation on the content it displays to its users. As a result, people who use the platform may become victims of the … Read more