Social Sciences and History / Unit 9 SSH 0815 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Four Roles of the Media
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The idea
The media are all communications carrying information to citizens: print, radio, television, the Internet. Conglomerates owning many outlets can approach monopoly and narrow the flow. The media entertain, watch for corruption, set the agenda, and promote the public good.
In practice
A beat: the coverage area assigned to a journalist.
Where people slip
In each role the media signal when citizens should act.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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