Media Regulation
What is media regulation?
Media regulation limits the content being shared across media
What is the difference between global media?
-Global media- is all forms of communication that reaches the entire world.
LIST the THREE types of ownership.
1. Private
2. Public/State
3. Joint
What is the prupose of cultural groups?
To preserve the identity of a country.
Define plagiarism.
•This is where one person tries to pass off another person’s creative work as their own.
Name 3 ways media content is regulated.
Legislation, Censorship board, Licensing, Broadcasting commission.
Identify TWO negative effects of global media.
1. Identity Crisis
2. Nationalism & Regionalism
3. Values, Attitudes, and behaviors
4. Perceptions
5. Creativity
True or False: In public/state ownership, promoting a good image of the government is considered a pro.
False
Identify two ways government can assist in promoting of cultural heritage:
1. Including regional arts within tourism promotions.
2. Enhancing the place of arts and culture in education through the curriculum and scholarships.
3. Funding/finance-Supporting the construction or development of art centers, museum, art galleries and archives.
4. Enabling artists to move and work freely within the region.
Define copyright.
•Creators or owners of literary, musical and artistic works can have what’s known as copyrights.
•Copyright holders can receive payment from others for the right to reproduce the work (copy, selling, or publishing).
Any kind of disagreement or problem expressed through any platform of media.
ONE way disputes can be solved is by the broadcaster issuing a public apology on air.
Identify 3 actions that can be taken to reduce the negative effects of foreign television on Caribbean society.
-educating citizens about the nation's culture/identity
-funding for local productions
-training and education for work in the media
In private ownership, large proportion of television programming is imported form aboard. What is con/negative aspect about this?
Con-The Possible negative effect of all this foreign programming is a loss of cultural identity
How can cultural heritage be communicated?
(a) Cultural groups
(b) Artists
(c) Mass media
(d) Institutions
What is absolutely IMPORTANT for you to have in order to obtain copyrights?
Present the work you want to be copyright (e.g. a literary work must be in printed or in electronic form).
True or False:
Organizations that are licensed to broadcast doesn't need to have a complaints system for disputes because they can address the matter on their own.
False
ONE positive aspect of global media is ____
1. Providing opportunities for Caribbean people to share their ideas thoughts and feelings.
2. Presenting information on the way of life in different Caribbean nations (similarities and differences).
3. Providing accurate and unbiased information on events and issues.
Relating to freedom of the press, what is the difference between Libel and slander?
It is illegal to print, publish or broadcast any statements about an individual that are known to be untrue with the intention of damaging the reputation of that person. This is known as libel.
It is illegal to speak any untrue statement about an individual with a few of damaging their reputation. This is known as slander.
Cultural heritage can be communicated through something called national trusts. What is meant by national trusts?
These preserve buildings for national, historical, architectural or artistic importance well as the paintings and furniture that they may contain.
Name ONE economic right and ONE moral right someone has under their copyrights.
Moral rights -As the owner, you can object to any distortion or alteration of the work that may negatively affect your reputation/IMAGE.
Economic rights- financial gains in the form of royalties or payments whenever your work is used.
The Association of Caribbean Media Workers is responsible for promoting professional and ethical standards. Give ONE example mentioned in class that shown professional or ethical standards.
fairness and accuracy in reporting, OR privacy OR public morals.
What is the definition of mass media?
-Mass media- reaching a large audience of people at the same time.
True or False: A successful JOINT ownership allows for governments to support media companies who are producing regional programs and promoting such things as regional integration.
True
Cultural heritage can be communicated through institutions. Give 2 examples of institutions.
1. Lectures
2. Exhibitions
Explain the concept of MEDIA PIRACY
•persons copy someone's work and sell it without their permission. This known as media piracy.
•When pirated works are available outside the country of origin, revenue for that country is lost.