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Media Literacy- Quiz 1
Professor Marren
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Communication
Undergraduate 3
09/25/2011

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Term
What is the Hot Model?
Definition

It is high user involvement 

(print)

 

Term
What is the Cool Model?
Definition

It is low user involvement 

(broadcast)

Term
What is the Elitist Model?
Definition
Contributing to society, culture
Term
What is the Populist Model?
Definition
It is giving people what they want and will pay for
Term
What is the Pull Model?
Definition
the pull model is steered by the audience
Term
What is the Push Model?
Definition
It is steered by the message source
Term
What are the 6 Sources of Economic Support for Mass Media?
Definition

1. Advertising Revenue

2. Circulation/ Use Revenue

3. Audience Donations

4. Private Support

5. Government Subsidy

6. Auxiliary Enterprises

Term

Source of Economic Support for Mass Media:

1. Advertising Revenue:


Definition

 

  • paid time (commercials) 
  •        paid space (advertisements)
Term

Source of Economic Support for Mass Media:

2. Circulation/ Use Revenue 
Definition
  • paying for media (purchase, usage fee)
  • subscription 
  • cable fee
  • movie ticket 
Term

Source of Economic Support for Mass Media:

3. Audience Donations 
Definition
  • alternative to advertising & circulation 
  • public radio/TV
  • solicitations 
Term

Source of Economic Support for Mass Media:

4. Private Support 
Definition
  • corporate 
  • sponsorship 
Term

Source of Economic Support for Mass Media:

5. Government Subsidy

Definition
  • public broadcasting
  • government agency (militay, postal)
  • legal advertising & public notices
Term

Source of Economic Support for Mass Media:

6. Auxiliary Enterprises
Definition
  • non-media business
  • spin-offs
  • sales 
Term
What is Mass Media v/ Demassification also known as, and what does it mean?
Definition
It is also known as media fragmentation. It is smaller, more targeted audiences, and alternative media
Term
What is Ethics
Definition
Standards of professional conduct and social decision-making
Term
What are Morals?
Definition
Standards of personal conduct and individual decision-making
Term
What is Law?
Definition
Standards of civil conduct
Term
What are some various and sometimes conflicting duties?
Definition
  • Duty to Self
  • Duty to Audience
  • Duty to Employer or Client
  • Duty to Profession
  • Duty to Society 
Term

Moral Principle #1

What is The Golden Mean

Definition

Avoid extremes; seek moderation; fairness & balance


Aroistotle (2,200 BCE)

Term

Moral Principle # 2

What is The Golden Rule?

Definition
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
Judeo-Christian-Islamic principles
Term

Moral Principle #3

What is Categorical Imperatives?

Definition

"Act on the maxim that you would want to become universal law"


Immanuel Kant (200 years ago, German philosopher)

Term

Moral Principle #4

What is Utilitarian Ethics?

Definition

Happiness for the greatest number

Ex: Huckleberry Finn


John Stuart Mill (mid-1800, British philosopher)

Term

Moral Principle #5 

What is Pragmatic Ethics?

Definition

Judge moral decisions on the basis of their expected results


John Dewey (late 1800s, American philosopher)

Term

Moral Principle #6

What is Egalitarian Ethics?

Definition

Choosing the right course involves a "veil of ignorance", blindness to social position and other factors


John Rawls (20th century philosopher)

Term

Moral Principle #7

What is Social Responsibility Ethics?

Definition
Decisions that serve society responsibility 
Term

Approaches to Ethical Decision Making                             


1. What is Deontoligical Ethics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Definition

Gr: deon = "duty" .People arrive at moral decisions by following good rules

  • Theory of divine command
  • Theory of divine right of kings
  • Theory of secular command
  • Libertarian theory
  • Categorical imperative theory      
Term

Approaches to Ethical Decision Making


What is Teleogical Ethics?

 

Definition

Gr: teleos = "consequence"
People arrive at moral decisions when they achieve good consequences of their actions

  • Pragmatic theory
  • Utilitarian theory
  • Social-responsibility theory 
Term

Approaches to Ethical Decision Making


What is Situational Ethics?

 

Definition
People arrive at moral decisions when they consider the social context of the situation
Term
What is the moral analysis of the Potterbox?
Definition
Situation--> Values--> Principles-->Loyalties
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