Curated OER
Television Newscasts
When we watch news broadcasts on television, we receive a much more visual perspective than when we read the newspaper. How do sets, clothing, and music contribute to our understanding of the story? Compare American and Canadian news...
Curated OER
Beyond Media Messages: Media Portrayal of Global Issues
Take a close look at news reporting techniques and global issues. Begin by creating a graphic representation of developing nations and defining the term. After class discussion, the second day's activities pick up by deconstructing news...
VH1
Lesson 4: Behind the Movie Chicago
The elements of music and journalistic integrity in one lesson; What could be better? The class discusses journalistic approaches to better understand responsible reporting versus sensationalism. They watch the Act One from the film...
Other
Daily Source: Current Problems in the Media
Points out problems that exist in mass media, including inaccuracies, sensationalism, errors in reporting, superficial coverage of issues, poor reporting compared to nonprofit media, and more.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: William Randolph Hearst
This site contains a short biography, political cartoon, and photo of Hearst, detailing his rise in journalism in the late 19th and 20th centuries.