A Case for Public-Oriented Journalism The argument in this heuristic essay is that Nepal’s heterogeneous national identity, its faltering sense of citizenship, and the lack of strong civic culture provide a basis why public-oriented journalism could be an asset in the process of democratization. Following an examination and evaluation of an arduous history of democracy […]
Media Globalization and its Effect upon International Communities
Communication Theory Perspective There is a growing body of research on the topic of globalization, which seems to be a topic of broad-brush interest to scholars in a variety of fields, such as sociology, political science, ecology, international business, anthropology and communication. This paper focuses on the phenomenon of media globalization and examines a variety […]
Hong Kong Journalists’ Views and Use of Controversial Techniques
Newsgathering Practices There has been a dramatic rise worldwide in concern over journalistic practices. These issues are considered particularly relevant in Asia as the media play increasingly important roles in fledgling democracies such as Hong Kong, emerging market-oriented systems such as mainland China and more established but politically volatile democracies such as Thailand. This study […]
News Television in the Arabian Gulf
Television news in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) This paper describes the shifts in television news, analyzes their processes, and interprets their implications on the regional and international media landscape.
Reality Television Frames, Pro-U.S. Frames, and Episodes
First 31 days of Iraq War News Coverage The first 31 days of Iraq war news coverage was similar to reality television episodes in that the majority of the coverage contained the five elements of reality television. Significant amounts of pro-U.S. and episodic media frames were also present in the coverage. The episodic frames minimize […]
Gaunle Deurali: Barefoot Community Journalism in Western Nepal
Newspapers for community empowerment Explains a newspaper that is used as a platform for local leaders to express themselves rather than being a channel for the government or political elite to push their agenda.
Building a Shared Vision
Developing Media Education in the Middle East and North Africa The article outlines keys to creating and sustaining successful media, journalism, and communication university partnerships, reporting specifically on an international media education.
Finding a Credible Message to Win Hearts and Minds of the Muslim World
Media as a means to win hearts and minds The U.S. government has pursued an ambitious public relations effort to reach the ‘hearts and minds’ of the Muslim world. This study examines three approaches that have been used.
Women, Political Discourse, and Mass Media in the Republic of Belarus
Media in Belarus This paper examines roles that patriarchal ideologies and the mass media are playing in incorporating more women in state decision-making processes in the Republic of Belarus. While the patriarchal beliefs about femininity that pervade Belarus’ dominant culture normally could be expected to obstruct women’s access to national elected positions, Belarusian President Lukashenko, […]
Giving Voice to Dutch Moroccan Girls on the Internet
A paper about a Moroccan discussion board which challenged the traditional, passive image of women, offering them an opportunity for greater self-expression.
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