Content
Platform
Media System
Political System
Miscellaneous

100

This aspect of critical media studies is the interaction between symbols, meaning, and context.

Content


100

This aspect of critical media studies is the means by which individuals interact with the message.

Platform
100

This aspect of critical media studies is the relationship between economic systems and media regulation.

Media System


100

This aspect of critical media studies is the relationship between citizens, government, and information.

Political System

100

Names of the big 5 tech companies.

Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft.

200

Name an example of documentation in media.

Documents, data, reports, video, photos, or audio

200

State the difference between misinformation and disinformation.

Intentionality- misinformation is unintentional and disinformation is intentional

200

This naturally occurring electromagnetic resource has been regulated and distributed through broadcast licenses.

AM & FM Radio

200

This government organization regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the United States.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

200

This type of problematic information characterizes persuasion and provokes action.

Propaganda

300

Define what it means to incorporate balance in media content.

Representing multiple sides of the issue, event, or controversy without giving unfair weight to one side or point of view

300

This controversial practice involves bigger companies using and selling users’ personal information.

Data Mining

300

The form of regulation that movies and video games are under. 

Self-regulation


300

This government regulation is what was John Oliver advocating for in his viral video rant.

Net Neutrality

300

This is the name of the first iteration of the internet, whose purpose was a resource for connection, sharing information, and providing education.

AOL (America Online)

400

Name one of the four main areas of difference between information sources.

Commitment to key journalistic standards, core organizational values and missions, target audiences and market constraints, and prototypical content.

400

State the concept that explains how social platforms can affect our mental health, physical health, and relationships.

Psychological dimensions

400

This fast acting transport system helps internet information travel at the speed of light.

Fiber Optic Cables

400

This term describes an economic system that is deregulated, relies on competitive markets, and where industry is largely controlled by a few large companies.

Oligopolist financial capitalist

400

This is the company that worked with Facebook to acquire and sell psychological profiles of millions of American voters.

Cambridge Analytica

500

This is a rising issue in online video media that utilizes AI to expedite disinformation.

Deepfakes

500

List of one the three effects of algorithms (hint: Sarah’s slides)

Filter bubbles, lateral reading, or behavior change.

500

This is the name of the FCC’s first major overhaul and deregulation of telecommunications law.

The Telecommunications Act of 1996

500

This is the year that net neutrality was repealed, contrary to the majority of public opinion.

2017

500

The contradiction between existing oligopolies in a capitalist system and the success of a free press.

 Media & Democracy paradox