Last Week of Reading!!!

Callahan--Please read these articles by Tues.  They are all news articles and are very short.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInd0VINnBGQUR1N1E/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInWFFtNzZfeFBGMDA/edit?usp=sharing

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/29/technology/corporate-cyberattackers-possibly-state-backed-now-seek-to-destroy-data.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&ref=cyberwarfare

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/01/28/google-offers-3-14159-million-in-total-rewards-for-chrome-os-hacking-contest/

There is in interesting push and pull between Internet freedom and censorship.  Which side to you believe has the most convincing argument?

Week of April 2-4

Callahan--Please read the following two articles and post your responses on the blog.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adIncmxZS2p2OXZYY3M/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInVjlZSV9RSTZIalU/edit?usp=sharing

Read these by Tuesday.

I'm interested in your thoughts about global film.  How much impact does the West have?  What is the reaction from the rest of the world?  There are a lot of issues here--globalization, cultural imperialism, pop culture, star system, westernaholism, and much more.  Have you seen a lot of foreign films?  Why or why not?  What is the appeal.

Lots to think about.  This is a vague blog prompt--I'm excited to see what you come up with.

Readings for the week of March 25-29

Callahan--This week we will be discussing how international networks outside of Western control affect the West.  We will use Al Jazeera as a case study.  Please read the following two news articles.  They are very short and a little dated, but they do a good job outlining the issues involved.  We will use these to jump start our discussion of non-Western media.

Please have the readings done by Tues.

In your blog response, please focus on the purpose, content, or effect that these news channels are having.  What is the Western response?  Are these channels good for global communications?  If so, how?  If not, what are the issues involved?  There is a lot to choose from for this week's response.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInMHhuMHlNN2NPMWs/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInV1JMdEprQUh1T28/edit?usp=sharing

Readings for week 18-22

Callahan--I've got two articles for you this week.  The first one is a description of international radio in Africa.  I found it extremely interesting.  I hope you do too.  The second is how NPR is having to rework itself in reaction to social media.  This one is a bit longer, but still interesting.  In your blog responses please discuss how current pressures are affecting radio.  What is the future of the medium?  How will this affecting international communications?  Of course, if there was something that stood out to you I would like to read that as well.  Good luck!

Please read both of these articles by Tues.  We'll have a presentation on Thurs.

http://www.inaglobal.fr/en/radio/article/international-radio-stations-africa

http://www.academia.edu/2492654/Reshaping_the_Public_Radio_Newsroom_for_the_Digital_Future

Week of March 11-15

For Callahan's Class:
We will have a presentation on Tues and a test on Thurs.  So...no reading for this week (spring break).  Use this time to catch up on your international telenovelas :).

For Wakefield's Class:
Please read the following article...

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInS1JlS3cxM1Q1cFk/edit

Week of March 7

Callahan--please read the following article for Thursday:

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/07393180216568

This is a research article, so it's not as entertaining as some of the other articles we've discussed.  It does do a good job of explaining how television shows work around the world.  I would be interested in your comments about the reading.  Additionally, do you watch any international shows?  If so, what types of shows do you watch?  If not, why don't you?  Is it interest, culture, technology?

Week of Feb 25

If you are in Wakefield's Class please read the following article for tomorrow:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInamxkQy1Jd21NWms/edit


Callahan--Ok, we are kind of in a holding pattern.  On Tues we will have our report on Disneyification.    On Thursday we will begin discussing global news and wire services.  For Thurs, please read the following article (The Roles of Global News Agencies):

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tKhDO0adInamxkQy1Jd21NWms/edit

A small part of the conclusion is not available, but it's free (and free is a very good price).

Two main issues are discussed in this chapter.  First, global news is controlled by western organizations.  Second, there is a focus on negative or bizarre news.  What is your response to these two arguments?  Do you think that global news is working under these pressures?  If so, what are the consequences to this system?  If not, what mitigating factors are in play?  I'm looking forward to your responses.