Media & Society

Media & Society

Media & Society Individual Essay Please select a topic and write an essay exploring the relationship between media and society. Topics may include: a.)Apply any theory discussed in class to analyze a current issue in Hong Kong society: To form yourtopic, pick an item from each column and combineto make a question: Theories of Media Effects: -Direct Effects-Social Learning -Cultivation Analysis-Social Responsibility -Uses and Gratification -Agenda Setting Current Issues in Hong Kong: -Fake news -Localism movement -New high-speed rail station(co-location controversy) -Property Prices / Buying a First Home -Student Involvement in Politics/Protests -Social Media and self-esteem -HKTV MallandTaobao and online shopping -Illegal streaming of movies, music, etc… Example Topics: “How arethe Protests against Co-locationan example of Agenda Setting?” “AreProtests against Co-locationa successfulcase of Agenda Setting?” “Are the leaders of Protests against Co-locationaiming to achieveAgenda Settingor Direct Effects?” “Are people afraid of Protests against Co-locationbecause of Cultivation Analysis?” More examples: “Does Social Media lower self-esteembecause of Social Learning?” “Are the people who challenge High Property Priceson social media an example of Social Responsibility Theory?” “How canUses and Gratificationexplain the popularity of Illegal Streaming.” You may also chose your own topic from any theories, models, or concepts discussed in class. For example, “How are Pseudo Models (靚模)an example ofthePublicity Model of Mass Communications?” “Can the government’s videos promoting Mandarin in Hong Kong be considered Propaganda?” “Does Social Learning Theory explain the copycat killing sprees that were inspired by the movie Natural Born Killers?” You may also choose current eventshappening outside of Hong Kong –for example, the beheading videos posted by ISIS, the campaignfor Scotland’s independence, Russia’s annexation of Eastern Ukraine, the civil war in Syria, etc… b.)Analyzethe Media Effects of a specific mediaon a related aspect of society. For example: “Do violent video games make teenagers violent inreal life?” “Do gossip magazines invade the privacy of celebrities?” “Is social media responsible for the spread of fake news?” “Does watching too much television make people fat?” “Does watching too many sad movies make people depressed?” “Can listening to happy music improve depression?” “How much are mainlanders’politicalopinions influenced by State Media?” “Does advertising affect the body image of teenage girls?” “Do beauty magazines affect the body image of teenage girls?” “Does media from Hong Kong make citizens in Guangzhou more likely to disagree with the government in Beijing?” “Do strict government regulations about programming prevent mainland TV companies from makinghigher profits?””Are people who watch footballon TVmore likely to gamble?” “Does watching movies about Triads make teenagers more likely to join a gang?” “Does watching movies about Triads make people more likely to distrust the police?” Please just pick ONE topic from either a.) or b.) above. You do NOT need to do both. Requirements: Must 800-1,000words(please provide a Word Count) Must follow APA Format, outilize appropriate academic sources oinclude proper In-Text Citationsoprovide a complete Reference List Assessment Criteria: Application of theories learned in class30% Analysis of influences between media and society30% Organization and clarity20% English proficiency 10% Citations and references10% Sub-total100%