Media Studies

TRIAL EXAM PREP QUESTIONS: NEWS Question 1- representation  theorist in relation to a social context.  Question 2- media language slant- give conclusion Question 3-  economic  contexts- need to memorise case studies Question 4-  audience  theorist LFTVD Main question will have a media language  slant Final question will feature a  representation  theorist (Stuart Hall, David Gauntlett, Liesbet Van Zoonen, bell hooks, Judith Butler, Paul Gilroy) CONTEXTS: SOCIAL- THE INFLUENCE OF CHANGES IN GENDER ROLES STRANGER THINGS - Presentation of eleven, shaved head, makes her look more androgynous. - Steve is a stereotypical jock, very masculine - Joyce is a strong fighter and won't take any of hoppers attitude - Will, described as more feminine masculinity and gay "queer" - Nancy conforms to stereotypes, initially feminine, with pink bedroom etc ; however, she excels at science. LUPIN - Claire doesn't conform to societal norms surrounding gender, sh...

Explain how cultural contexts influence the ways audiences interact with print and/or online news. Refer to  The Guardian  and  Daily Mail  to support your answer.                                                  (10) Cultural contexts influence the way that audiences interact with print and online news due to the fact that they shape people’s viewpoints and beliefs. Both the Guardian and the Daily Mail affect the way that people view and interact with news, as they are both newspapers that push different ideas. These ideas can reflect how the audience perceives the content, and therefore shape their opinion. The news industry is constantly growing, and the fact that online news is becoming more popular proves this. The Daily Mail is part of the DMGT, whereas The Guardian is ran by the Scott Trust. These two different ownerships shape the type ...