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“Media Violence Is Made To Attract And Entertain People”: Responses To Media Literacy Lessons On The Effects Of And Institutional Motives Behind Media Violence, Laras Sekarasih, Kimberly R. Walsh, Erica Scharrer

Journal of Media Literacy Education

This study investigated the following research question: How do sixth-graders respond to a media literacy lesson that was designed to, among other goals, introduce the concept of the presence of commercial interest in media production, particularly regarding the prevalence of media violence? Forty-seven responses were analyzed thematically using constant comparison. Students’ responses illustrate their critical thinking and understanding about producers’ intent in including violence in media, although recognizing the commercial interest behind media violence still seems to be a challenge. Findings also suggest the task of striking a balance between instilling critical thinking skills and acknowledging children’s personal media experiences.

Right Flier: Newsletter Of The Aaup-Wsu Volume 15, Number 3, 2014-2015, American Association Of University Professors-Wright State University

The Right Flier Newsletter

A five page newsletter created by the Wright State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors. The newsletter features a single article entitled "Statements of Candidates for Positions on The Executive Committee."

Spartan Daily, March 12, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 21

Spartan Daily, March 11, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 20

The Guardian, March 11, 2015, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Speaking Their Language: Textisms In Today's Communication, Adam Lloyd Drum

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study is an exploratory look into the use of text-based slang, or textisms, in modern communication. People use textisms in multiple media of communication, whether it is in text messages, emails, and various types of social media. This study asked a focus group about their uses and gratifications from textisms. The focus group delved into their appreciations as both users and receivers. Participants reflected on their personal experience and preferences with textisms for their personal communications as well as their opinion for various types of businesses using them in their larger message design efforts.

The participants were comprised of …

Spartan Daily, March 10, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 19

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol 90, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Ponder, Abby. Students Weigh In on Housing Decisions – Housing & Residence Life, Gilbert Hall, Bates Runner Hall
• Voorhees, Jessica. So Fresh, So Green: Local Farming Contributes to WKU Community – Gary Robbins, Agriculture
• Crumbie, Trey. Mariah’s Closed Until Further Notice – Restaurants
• Rogers, Shelby. WKU to Leave National Education Organization – American Association of State Colleges & Universities, AASCU
• Henderson, Andrew. TUFF Tackles Social Justice Issues with New Zine – Toppers United for Feminism
• Ponder, Abby. New Social Media Website Being Explored at WKU – Campus Bubble
• Profumo, …

Spartan Daily, March 5, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 18

Spartan Daily, March 4, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 17

Prospectus, March 4, 2015, Brittany Webb, Jordan Hannah, Zach Trueblood

Prospectus 2015

FACEBOOK ADDS NEW GENDER OPTION FOR USERS; Anti-Israel divestment push gains traction at US colleges; Rauner budget could cut Amtrak trains; Students celebrate the Chinese New Year; Debate rages over color of dress photographed in rare light; Millions affected if health subsidies are barred; Illinois' benefits remain an issue; Officials: US report finds racial bias in Ferguson Police Department; Lady Cobras On a Roll...; New second stage generating buzz

Ua3/9/7 Sga Resolutions, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding Student Government Association resolutions.

Spartan Daily, March 3, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 16

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Several WKU Employees Report Tax Returns Filed Fraudulently – Anthem, Computer Hacking, Identity Theft
• Wright, Samantha. Deadly Disease Found in Bat Population at WKU’s Research Cave – White Nose Syndrome, Crumps Cave
• Voorhees, Jessica. Limited Smoking Resolution to be Implemented at WKU – Tobacco
• Pettway, Shantel. Parking & Transportation Services Seeks to Increase Parking Permit Fee for Next Year
• Pettway, Shantel. Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science Renovation Bidding Process to Begin This Week – Schneider Hall
• Lawson, Anna. Student Government Association Resolution for $10 Million Parking …

The Prospector, March 3, 2015, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Let the Good Times Roll Responsibly

A 21st Century Fairy Tale: Disney Princesses And Perceptions Of Gender, Gina Graham

Library Research Prize Student Works

Disney's animated characters, songs, story themes and trinkets are true cultural icons, venerated across the world by staunch believers, adults as well as children, who live in massive urban centers and in tiny rural hamlets (Faherty 1). For some, the Disney princess is the princess of all princesses (Do Rozario 34). As Bruce asserts, since the 1937 premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney's princesses have become a directing force of young American girls culture (Princesses 7). Before determining whether this force is positive or negative, one must ask: does the portrayal of princesses in Disney movies affect …

Winona Currents Magazine, University Advancement - Winona State University

Winona Currents

This magazine published by Winona State University’s University Advancement was intended to inform WSU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community about Alumni and the university. The cover theme is: Ending Gender-Based Violence.

A Critical-Cultural Analysis Of Evolving Music Technology And Human Communication: Should We Let The Music Do The Talking?, Erin Warren

Communication Studies

Noted media communication scholar Marshall McLuhan said it best when he famously asserted “the medium is the message.” He continues on, recognizing that “the personal and social consequences of any medium -- that is, of any extension of ourselves -- result from the new scale Warren 5 that is introduced into our affairs by each extension of ourselves, or by any new technology” (McLuhan 7). One category of mediums it applies best to is music. This interests me, as a communication studies student and as someone who aims to understand the role that human interaction plays in music technology. In …

Breaking Into The Business: A Guide To Creating A Dynamic Resume Reel And Securing A Job In Today’S Television News Industry, Christina Favuzzi

Journalism

Broadcast journalists are experiencing turbulence in their field of expertise due to increasing digitalization and decreased funding. It is becoming commonplace for reporters to work as one-man-bands, or “multimedia journalists,” shooting and editing their own video in addition to writing and reporting. For people looking to begin a career in the highly competitive broadcast news industry, there is a great deal of information to understand and consider prior to beginning the job search. Creating a dynamic resume reel is central to landing a job as an on-air reporter. However, with the development of digital-first and multimedia journalism, there are certain …

Social Media And Celebrities: The Benefits Of A Social Media Presence, Kristin Wright

Journalism

This study analyzes celebrities and their social media presence and how they can benefit from using different social platforms. The rise of social media has caused people to rely on it for news, viewing content, and making connections with others. Celebrities no longer have to relay messages or content through their managers and publicists before releasing it. The way people interact through social media has allowed celebrities to engage their fans, enhance their career, and ultimately increase their stardom. This study investigates how social media impacts a celebrity’s career and what the best practices are for receiving positive benefits.

Book Review: Ethics Of Media, Edited By Nick Couldry, Mirca Madianou, And Amit Pinchevski., Sue Burzynski Bullard

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Faculty Publications

Credible media outlets work to maintain their credibility and that invariably leads them to the ethics of the business. Ethics, if converted to a slogan, could be reduced to “do the right thing.” But exactly what is the right thing? How do you know it is the right thing? What exceptions are allowed, if any? How does the digital age affect ethics?

Late Night Comedy And Its Effect On The Public’S Political Opinion, Emily Kucera

Journalism

This study investigates the relationship between late night humor and the public’s political opinion. This study looks closely at how humor affects audience learning, how late night humor affects the public’s political awareness, whether or not late night humor is ethical, how late night humor is protected, how late night humor has evolved in regards to its political focus, and if late night humor has created political change.

Late night humor is increasingly focusing on politics. Many people turn to late night humor as a source of news, although late night humor is not considered a news source. This study …

Spartan Daily, February 26, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 15

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Cole, Tanner. Student Workers to Get Paid for Snow Week – Winter, Weather
• Rogers, Shelby. Faculty Requests Data from Administration – Budget
• Wagner, Nick. Hablan Espanol – WKCT Radio Station, Immigrants, Carlos Zavaleta, Alejandra Rodriguez
• Henderson, Andrew. Water Damage Affects Christian Student Fellowship
• Prochazka, Tyler. WKU to Host Republican Gubernatorial Debate – Politics
• Editorial Cartoon Weekly Administrative Council Meeting – Gone Fishing
• Fishy Business: Administration Needs New Bait – Administrative Council
• Profumo, Morgan. Campus Food Is What You Make It – Dining Services
• Boliaux, Nicole. Grandpa Jimmy - Khin …

Spartan Daily, February 25, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 14

The Guardian, February 25, 2015, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Spartan Daily, February 24, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 13

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Corum, John. New Chinese Building Leads to Questions – Confucius Institute
• Voorhees, Jessica. WKU’s Aging Electrical Grid Continues History of Problems
• Rogers, Shelby. Snow Patrol: Facilities to Retool Snow Response After Major Storm – Weather, Winter
• Harney, Lashana. Kentucky Educators See Improvement with Common Core – Curriculum
• Crumbie, Trey. Students, Faculty & Staff Return to the Hill – Snow, Winter, Weather
• Editorial Cartoon Pearce-Ford Tower Relocation Program
• Snowpaco-lapse In Judgement – Utilities
• French, Jackson. Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Overflows with Weak Humor – Movie Review
• Kolb, William. Basket …

The Prospector, February 24, 2015, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Fashion on Fleek

Spartan Daily, February 19, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 12