Bias+and+the+Media

Learning Outcomes:

 * Examine different forms of communication within the media.
 * Show an awareness of the potential for educational, political, or ideological influence of the media.
 * Show the way mass media use language and image to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Lesson 1: What is News? (7 October, 2013)
What's News Chapter 1: What Is News? The Nature of News What Is News? Getting at the Basics What Is News? Components of a Newsworthy Story

Lesson 2: What is Bias? (23 October 2013)
Please read through the powerpoint above. Then, create your own powerpoint (individually) demonstrating that you understand each of the types of bias. You must find at least one current news example (from the last week) for each type of bias and include it on your powerpoint. Your powerpoint notes must explain how each example demonstrates the type of bias. Please attach the powerpoints to the projects page before class on Friday.