HUM 186 Wk 4 – The News Media

Due Wednesday

Respond to any one of the following discussion prompts in a minimum of 175 words:

Please Note the Discussion Prompt # in your reply.

Discussion Prompt #1:

Search on Google for “TEDTalk: Markham Nolan–How to Separate Fact and Fiction Online” and watch it. Then reflect on and discuss the following: What has been your experience of video clips and photos posted online? Have you encountered any that were contrived to look real?

Discussion Prompt #2:

During the past election, did you find yourself following a political story or candidate on the Internet? After scanning the websites you are given, how comfortable are you with the credibility of the information you found on the Internet?

Discussion Prompt #3:

What were the differences between Internet reporting and television and newspaper reporting? From your observations, what do you think are the general effects of the Internet on politics and credibility?

Discussion Prompt #4:

Search on Google, then watch the TEDTalk entitled “Ivan Krastev: Can democracy exist without trust” Discuss your thoughts on this with the class. This relates to politics.

Discussion Prompt #5:

Search on Google, then watch the TEDTalk entitled “Julia Dhar: How to Disagree Productively and Find Common Ground.” Discuss your thoughts on this with the class. This relates to productive discussion and establishing common ground even in politics.

Discussion Prompt #6:

As a consumer of information, do you generally look for objectivity in news reporting or do you also want opinions? Why?

Due Monday

Reply to your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.