1. I think my view of the media has become more cynical. I had the mentality of question everything the media does, and this class has enforced that. You have to be aware of what is being said and that the media doesn't always report the actual whole truth.
2. To me the media was TV, ads, radio, magazines, and newspapers.
3. I think everything is media, because everything conveys a message. Whether people are aware of it or not everything you wear or do conveys a certain message.
4. I would definitely suggest this class to others it would be better if it was more open and not just a capstone class for peace and conflict, that way more people could take it.
5. I felt the strong points in the class was the discussion and the different blog assignments. They gave many different view points and let us discover the media and its different forms. It lets us find out for ourselves the different kinds of media coverage and the different coverage in different countries.
6. I can't really say there was a weak point I really enjoyed this class. Not having a set schedule could be a weak point, but I liked not knowing everything was laid out and not knowing what we would be discussing.
7. I think I am more likely then before to question the things I see on TV and read.
8. I would have said the Colbert Report and those kind of shows, but since we are discussing them on Monday there isn't anything I can think of.
9. No, I don't think I was really aware that what we did was media. I should have as the class went on it was more apparent, but it just didn't come off that way because it was a class and it was interesting. Looking back it's clearly obvious that everything has to do with media and what we did or didn't talk about was up to you and you had the ability to share what you wanted to just like the media can. We were media because we brought different view points and different pieces of news to the class and we all had our own opinions. Again at the time I didn't see it as media, but now I do.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
DR. HILDERBRAND'S LECTURE
1. I agree with his definition of cowardice. At this point I can't remember his exact words, but I remember enough. if you always do the what's easy you never have to stand up for anything. Anyone can do what they are told. Those who can stand up and say they have their own ideas and stand alone are very courageous.
2. I think that the media's role should be to find and report the truth. Even though many people would rather leave the news as it is and not hear the truth. I do not believe they fulfill this role. I think that they report their own truth and we have to find out for ourselves what our truth is. I don't think they are close and they have no real reason to change how they report.
3. I do believe everyone thinks that they are telling the truth. I also think that they believe they are trying to be objective. I think they can tell if what they are reporting is objective or if it seems to be slanted one way or another. I don't know if there is any one thing I would want the media to do differently, because eventually it will become slanted again. The best thing to do is to keep an open mind, get news from different places and compare, and look up what you can to see what is really going on in the world.
2. I think that the media's role should be to find and report the truth. Even though many people would rather leave the news as it is and not hear the truth. I do not believe they fulfill this role. I think that they report their own truth and we have to find out for ourselves what our truth is. I don't think they are close and they have no real reason to change how they report.
3. I do believe everyone thinks that they are telling the truth. I also think that they believe they are trying to be objective. I think they can tell if what they are reporting is objective or if it seems to be slanted one way or another. I don't know if there is any one thing I would want the media to do differently, because eventually it will become slanted again. The best thing to do is to keep an open mind, get news from different places and compare, and look up what you can to see what is really going on in the world.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Spam alot 3
I think you assigned this because it shows how dumb things make the news. And to show us that not all news is about the war and good things that people do. It shows us that there are dumb people out there who get caught doing dumb things and they get to be in the news.
I think people are obsessed with these kinds of things because it makes them feel better about themselves. There are people who do dumber things then you yourself do. And it makes you feel good to know these people exist.
I think they are fairly reported. I'm sure some of the stupid things that happen aren't reported. These stories kind of make the news a little lighter, gives you something to laugh at and make you feel a little better.
I think people are obsessed with these kinds of things because it makes them feel better about themselves. There are people who do dumber things then you yourself do. And it makes you feel good to know these people exist.
I think they are fairly reported. I'm sure some of the stupid things that happen aren't reported. These stories kind of make the news a little lighter, gives you something to laugh at and make you feel a little better.
Darwin Awards
Two kids 17 and 19 were drunk and stoned and decided to dance on an almost empty oil tank. They also decided it was a good idea to smoke while in the oil tank and it caught on fire and exploded hurling them 150 feet to their deaths.
I picked this one because of what it says after the fact about the rules. Both had not recreated, both were above the age of sixteen. And they thought it was wise while stoned to jump around in an oil tank containing 160 barrels of crude oil.
I think this made the news because it just shows how dumb people can be.
I picked this one because of what it says after the fact about the rules. Both had not recreated, both were above the age of sixteen. And they thought it was wise while stoned to jump around in an oil tank containing 160 barrels of crude oil.
I think this made the news because it just shows how dumb people can be.
New of the weird article
A persons caught burglarizing a house is forced to clean up the mess they made by the owner who had them at gunpoint.
I picked it because it seemed unusual to make the person who broke into your house clean up the mess they made.
I think it made the news because it seems a bit odd, but if you had the chance to make someone do it you would probably do the same thing.
I picked it because it seemed unusual to make the person who broke into your house clean up the mess they made.
I think it made the news because it seems a bit odd, but if you had the chance to make someone do it you would probably do the same thing.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Video Killed the Radio Star
1. Need for Speed Most Wanted
2. I haven't played it for a while, but it was very fun. I didn't want to talk about Mario even though I really wanted to.
3. It is media because it has different brands of cars and car accessories. There is also other billboards and music on the game.
4. This game sends the message that you need to have the fastest car, be able to piss off the cops and get away to make it to the top of the most wanted list. You have to do something to make them chase you and the higher your status the better the chase. You have to get away otherwise they impound your car for the money you cost the city to pursue you. So i guess the message is to piss off the cops then engage them in a high speed chase and be able to escape.
5. I guess they are negative messages, because if you do this in real life you will get arrested.
6. I think you assigned this because media comes in all forms and we need to be aware of this so we don't fall victim to the media's control of everything. We need to think for ourselves and avoid following the media's influence even in video games.
2. I haven't played it for a while, but it was very fun. I didn't want to talk about Mario even though I really wanted to.
3. It is media because it has different brands of cars and car accessories. There is also other billboards and music on the game.
4. This game sends the message that you need to have the fastest car, be able to piss off the cops and get away to make it to the top of the most wanted list. You have to do something to make them chase you and the higher your status the better the chase. You have to get away otherwise they impound your car for the money you cost the city to pursue you. So i guess the message is to piss off the cops then engage them in a high speed chase and be able to escape.
5. I guess they are negative messages, because if you do this in real life you will get arrested.
6. I think you assigned this because media comes in all forms and we need to be aware of this so we don't fall victim to the media's control of everything. We need to think for ourselves and avoid following the media's influence even in video games.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Music
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Let's-Get-Fucked-Up-And-Die-lyrics-Motion-City-Soundtrack/CED404D40082F50548256FDC000B9979
2. the title says it all. Lets get fucked up and die. I feel that it's trying to influence the listener that your life is not that bad. You should just accept yourself and be who you are.
3. They have some songs like this, more of just accepting yourself and they are kinda weird so it it is OK for you to be a little different.
4. It is serious with some little things just to make you think. The first line lets get fucked up and die I'm speaking figuratively of course. It isn't a literal translation of what they are saying.
5. I think a lot of bands that are just starting out, that haven't sold out or made a sophomore album that was widely popular after a successful first album. It seems to me once a band starts getting noticed by a lot of people they start singing songs that are completely different then the songs their initial fans grew to love. Me personally I think its great if you can put some meaning into your song, but a lot of that kind of music gets left by the wayside because it isn't what you want to listen to. If it is catchy it will get radio play and will stick in your head. If it has a meaning to it there is less chance that it's going to be catchy. I like trying to find new bands because there music isn't tainted. Fall Out Boys Take this to Your Grave is much different then Infinity on High. It is fun to grow as your band grows, but sometimes its disappointing. Good Charlotte is another example their first album was much better than anything they have put out since then. We want music we can sing to and not think about.
6. I'm sure there are plenty of songs that are much more worthy of the topic of meaning and influence, but I was unaware of the meaning of many of the songs we talked about in class. So, in this regard I have no more to add.
7. I think you assigned this because it gets us to think about music in a way we don't normally do. I can listen to music for hours and not really interpret the meaning of what it is I am listening to. Like right now I am listening to music while I write this and I am not really paying attention to the meaning of the words Lyrics are important they make the song, instruments add to the song, lyrics make the song. This shows us another place where a different kind of media is influencing us without us really being aware of it.
2. the title says it all. Lets get fucked up and die. I feel that it's trying to influence the listener that your life is not that bad. You should just accept yourself and be who you are.
3. They have some songs like this, more of just accepting yourself and they are kinda weird so it it is OK for you to be a little different.
4. It is serious with some little things just to make you think. The first line lets get fucked up and die I'm speaking figuratively of course. It isn't a literal translation of what they are saying.
5. I think a lot of bands that are just starting out, that haven't sold out or made a sophomore album that was widely popular after a successful first album. It seems to me once a band starts getting noticed by a lot of people they start singing songs that are completely different then the songs their initial fans grew to love. Me personally I think its great if you can put some meaning into your song, but a lot of that kind of music gets left by the wayside because it isn't what you want to listen to. If it is catchy it will get radio play and will stick in your head. If it has a meaning to it there is less chance that it's going to be catchy. I like trying to find new bands because there music isn't tainted. Fall Out Boys Take this to Your Grave is much different then Infinity on High. It is fun to grow as your band grows, but sometimes its disappointing. Good Charlotte is another example their first album was much better than anything they have put out since then. We want music we can sing to and not think about.
6. I'm sure there are plenty of songs that are much more worthy of the topic of meaning and influence, but I was unaware of the meaning of many of the songs we talked about in class. So, in this regard I have no more to add.
7. I think you assigned this because it gets us to think about music in a way we don't normally do. I can listen to music for hours and not really interpret the meaning of what it is I am listening to. Like right now I am listening to music while I write this and I am not really paying attention to the meaning of the words Lyrics are important they make the song, instruments add to the song, lyrics make the song. This shows us another place where a different kind of media is influencing us without us really being aware of it.
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