Social Influence and Political Communication Commons^™

When Ink Turned Into Bullets: The Effect Of The Press In Buffalo, New York And The Nation Along With Its Role In Igniting A Civil War, Nicole C. Kondziela

History Theses

The American Civil War was a multi-faceted conflict: North versus South, states’ rights versus federal law, slavery versus abolition. Due to increasing and constant advancements in technology, this was the first war in American history that developed in full view of the public through newspapers. The Industrial Revolution and capitalism allowed the press to evolve into rich and powerful soap boxes for political bosses and editors alike to voice their opinions far beyond the village square. Unbeknownst to much of the public at the time, the Union had been at the mercy of newspaper editors and politicians in a grand …

What Citizens Want To Know About Their Government’S Finances: Closing The Information Gap, Meagan Jordan, Juita-Elena (Wie) Yusuf, Martin Mayer, Kaitrin Mahar

School of Public Service Faculty Publications

There is an information gap between citizens and their governments when it comes to government finances. The inherent complexity of fiscal policy makes it exceedingly difficult for effective public participation. Effective public participation in fiscal decision making must address informing or educating the citizenry with accurate and meaningful government financial data. Better understanding citizen wants and perceptions is critical to closing the information gap between users and providers of financial information. This study uses information gathered from focus groups with residents of Norfolk, Virginia that asks what government financial information they want and how to make that information useful. Results …

Our Voice, Our Choice: Race, Politics And Community Building On The Pages Of Five Historically Black College And University Newspapers From 1930 To 1959, Sheryl Monique Kennedy Haydel

Dissertations

From 1930 to 1959, the black college student-run press was a prolific voice leading discussions about ways to eradicate racial discrimination, amass political currency, and nurture communal solidarity. Embedded in their mission was a desire to awaken their readers intellectually and emotionally to join a mounting movement toward racial liberation. Yet, historians have ignored this expansive network of black collegian editors and writers, who were a philosophical extension of the professional Black Press.

Like their mentors in the Black Press, black college student editors and writers vigorously advocated for racial equality, took a combative stance against political gerrymandering that left …

The Rhetorical Fantasies Of The Kent State Rioters: A Study Of Sds Peripheral Influence, Amanda Stanley

Masters Theses

In the 1960s and early 1970s, American colleges were shaken by a group whose collective view of the country was so abhorrent that they tried, through word and action, to tear the country apart. The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) created and sustained a vision that was shared by thousands and fueled by stories of members who traveled the country recruiting college students to carry out the organization’s mission of war against society. The words spoken in speeches and written in publications created by the SDS demonstrate the power in a shared vision and served to create unity among …

Branding Faith: Do Christian Ministries Reach Millennials With Branding?, Bolashade Hanson

Masters Theses

The purpose of this research study is to discover what branding techniques used by Christian organizations are effective in connecting with Millennials and why, and to determine what are effective branding practices in a religious context. A convergent parallel mixed–method research design was used to gather the data. It included a content analysis of the branding components of four Christian organizations that target Millennials—The Passion Conference, The VOUS Conference, Acquire the Fire and Winterfest. A survey of 150 Millennials of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds within the age range of 18-34 was conducted to collect quantitative data on Millennials’ predispositions …

Uncovering America’S Horror Story: A Content And Critical Analysis Of American Horror Story., Jessica Maio

Honors Projects in Communication

The popular television series American Horror Story has captivated millions of Americans with its shocking and twisted plotlines that never fail to surprise. Perhaps one of the reasons that the show has become so popular is that it uses the horror genre as a way to explore controversial topics. The purpose of this project is to examine the controversial topics that are presented in American Horror Society and compare them with the current views of mainstream society to determine whether the show primarily reflects the views of the larger society or challenges them. In other words, how does American Horror …

Truth Was His Defense: The Libel Trial Of John Peter Zenger, Nicholas Dixon

Scholars Week

John Peter Zenger spent nearly eight months in jail starting in 1734 but still printed The New York Weekly Journal with the help of his wife while he was on trial for seditious libel. In those days, libel was anything that was against the government. It didn’t matter if the information was true or false. Controversy plagued Zenger’s trial from the beginning as William Cosby, the governor of New York, did everything he could to sabotage Zenger as Cosby was the centerpiece of most of Zenger’s editorials. Zenger was one of the first journalists to emphasize the importance of the …

The God Father Of Public Relations, Abdullah N. Alsuabaie

Scholars Week

The God father of Public Relations

Edward L. Bernyas is a pioneer and many scholars consider him as a father of Public Relation “PR”. Bernyas started his career work as a press agent before World War I. He also worked for an organization that was created by the U.S government to affect public opinions in the U.S to know the effect of American participation in the war at that time and the organization name was Creel Committee. Furthermore, Dernyas developed and created many techniques to shape public opinions. He thought deeply and came up with new idea of life’s work …

Laughing It Off The Role Of Comedy And Humor In Combating Extremist Ideals In Jordan, Juan Nunez Ledesma

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This research focuses on comedy in Jordan, and whether it plays a role in the larger fight against extremist ideals in the region. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of how comedy is used in Jordan for a purpose other than merely making people laugh. Through this research, I study whether Jordanians believe that comedy has a role in combating extremism and if so, whether it is systematically employed for this specific purpose. The hypothesis of this study states that most Jordanians believe that comedy is a powerful weapon in the fight against extremism and as …

The Annapurna Road: Development And Tourism On The Annapurna Circuit, Benjamin Skach

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The Annapurna Circuit has oft been called one of the best treks in the world. Its popularity has brought countless trekkers to the region, resulting in a strong local dependence on tourism. In recent years, plan to develop rural regions of Nepal have resulted in extensive road networks being built along the route of the circuit. These roads have helped some locals and hurt others. This study investigates the implementation of the roads in Annapurna Conservation Area and the effects on both trekkers and locals. Further, it examines the New Alternative Trekking Trails that have been implemented along sections of …

Responsible Consumerism At Merrimack College: A Manual For How To Get Sweatshop-Free Options In The Bookstore, Marisa Auger, Annie Mcdonnell

Honors Senior Capstone Projects

This handbook is designed to help future students advocate for fair trade, or sweatshop-free merchandise in the college bookstore. Background information on the fair trade movement, presentation slides with talking points, and an annotated bibliography on sweatshop labor and fair are provided.

The supplemental research paper provides a history of the fair trade movement, and the ethical implications of moving away from sweatshop labor.

The Mainstream Misrepresentation Of Muslim Women In The Media, Megan A. Mastro

What All Americans Should Know About Women in the Muslim World

I discuss the widespread misrepresentation of Islamic women in multiple sources of media and its subsequent effects on the general population's perception of this demographic as a whole.

Motif-Motif Yang Mempengaruhi Participatory Culture Internet Meme: Studi Pada Khalayak Media Sosial Path Di Kalangan Mahasiswa, Muhammad Bayu Cahya

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Studi ini membahas tentang motif yang mempengaruhi khalayak untuk berpartisipasi dalam internet meme yang beredar pada sosial media Path. Teori utama yang digunakan yaitu Uses and Gratifications terkait motif dan konsep Participatory Culture. Teori Uses and Gratifications dipilih karena merupakan teori yang seringkali digunakan untuk media atau konten baru dari sudut pandang khalayak serta konsep Participatory Culture ini muncul dan berkembang pada era digital saat ini Penelitian ini menggunakan paradigm positivistik dengan pendekatan kuantitatif bersifat eksplanatif dan metodologi yang digunakan melalui survey. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa motif Entertainment dan Self-expression mempengaruhi khalayak untuk ikut berpartisipasi dalam internet meme di media …

Trending Topics Vs Agenda-Setting:Pengaruh Trending Topics Politik Sebagai Reversed Agenda-Setting Dan Haluan Politik Pemilik Terhadap Berita Politik Di Televisi, Maybi Prabowo, Irwansyah Irwansyah

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh trending topics politik pada media sosial Twitter dan haluan politik pemilik terhadap durasi berita-berita politik di Metro TV dan TV One selama bula November 2015. Selain itu penelitian ini juga dilakukan untuk mengetahui perbedaan berita-berita politik trending pada dua stasiun televisi tersebut. Penelitianini menggunakan metodologi campuran (mixed method) yakni menguji secara kuantitatif pengaruh trending topics politik terhadap berita-berita politik di Metro TV dan TV One dan perbedaan berita-berita politik trending pada ke dua stasiun televisi selama bulan November 2015. Penelitian ini juga dilakukan secara secara kualitatif dengan mewawancarai secaramendalam produser-produser di kedua televisi untuk …

Reportase Dalam Hegemoni Pemerintah Dan Media: Studi Kasus Jurnalis Kepresidenan Era Soeharto Dan Joko Widodo, Roswita Oktavianti

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Pers Indonesia mengalami dua rezim pemerintahan. Era Orde Baru pada masa pemerintahan Presiden Soeharto dan era Reformasi pasca Soeharto. Keduanya memiliki dinamika pers yang berbeda. Pada Orde Baru, terutama pasca peristiwaMalari, pemerintah Indonesia menjadi pemegang hegemoni dominan. Pemerintah dalam konteks penelitian ini, Presiden, memiliki pengaruh kuat terhadap perusahaan pers dan jurnalis sebagai aktor di dalamnya. Sebaliknya, pada Era Reformasi dengan kebebasan pers, dominasi beralih dalam media itu sendiri. Dalam arti, jurnalis sebagai subordinat pada hegemoni pemilik media sekaligus pemerintah. Proses reportase jurnalis mengalami perubahan, tidak hanya sebagai dampak dari kebebasan pers tetapi juga pers sebagai sebuah industri. Sejumlah penelitian dan …

Gaya Komunikasi Dan Kepemimpinan Dalam Menangani Krisis Organisasi: Studi Pada Kepemimpinan Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan Periode 2004-2009 Dan 2009-2014, Rikha Handayani Handayani

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Krisis adalah suatu peristiwa yang dapat membawa organisasi ke arah yang lebih baik atau lebih buruk. Sebagai sebuah lembaga negara, Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan Republik Indonesia (BPK RI) tidak luput dari krisis, baik yang termasuk dalam kategori victim crises dengan minimal crisis responsibility maupun accident crises dengan low crisis responsibility. Melihat fenomena ini diperlukan penanganan krisis yang dilakukan secara internal oleh pimpinan BPK RI. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk memberikan penjelasan tentang bagaimana seorang pemimpin dari dua periode kepemimpinan yang berbeda menangani krisis organisasi ketika terdapat perbedaan situasi, kondisi, serta dasar hukum yang berlaku. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan paradigma post positivis, serta …

Identitas, Kelas Menengah Dan Budaya Populer, Ahmad Rozali

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

No abstract provided.

Pengaruh Saluran Dan Narasumber Kampanye Negatif Terhadap Kepercayaan Isi Pesan: Studi Eksperimental Isu Korupsi Kandidat Di Indonesia, Fitri Hari

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Studi ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kasus-kasus kandidat yang terlibat isu negatif terpilih/terpilih kembali dalam pemilihan. Apakah pemilih tidak mempercayai kampanye negatif? Ketidakpercayaan ini apakah disebabkan adanya perbedaan saluran atau narasumber yang mempengaruhi tingkat kepercayaan pesan kepada pemilih. Kajian kampanye negatif belum banyak yang mengkaji saluran dan narasumber. Studi ini membahas bagaimana pengaruh saluran (iklan, flyer dan blog) dan narasumber (kandidat, partai politik, dan kelompok kepentingan) kampanye negatif terhadap kepercayaan isi pesan kepada pemilih. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode eksperimen. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa saluran kampanye negatif tidak mempengaruhi kepercayaan isi pesan. Sedangkan narasumber kampanye negatif memberikan pengaruh kepercayaan isi …

Menyingkap Mekanisme Tanda Di Balik Hiperrealitas Tren Hijab (Analisis Semiotika Pada Fenomena Tren Hijab), Tourmalina Tri Nugrahenny

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Hijab makin dikenal di Indonesia justru ketika maknanya terus berubah seiring konteks penggunaannya. Dampaknya, terjadi peningkatan produksi sekaligus konsumsi, hingga hijab menjadi tren mode. Dalam konsep Jean Baudrillard, hijab lantas menjadi hiperriil, dengan representasi makna yang juga terus-menerus berubah hingga menjadi hiperrealitas. Hijab kemudian ‘menggantikan’ jilbab, sekaligus memutus hubungan dengan realitas jilbab sebelumnya. Studi ini secara kritis menyingkap mekanisme tanda yang terjadi di balik terbentuknya sebuah hiperrealitas, khususnya pada tren mode hijab. Analisis semiotika Peirce digunakan agar studi ini mampu menyajikan secara komprehensif dan mendetil, berlangsungnya proses semiosis dalam simulasi, di tengah masyarakat konsumeris.

Hijab or veil is gaining more …

Social Media & Political Engagement: Environmental Organizations, Social Media And Political Engagement, Tyler Cate

Political Science Theses and Capstones

Social media is becoming more important in today’s digital society, but how effective is the use of social media when it comes to political engagement? How do environmental organizations use social media and is it effective in encouraging their “followers” to engage in online and/or offline political activity? I collected Facebook and Twitter data from ten environmental organizations to assess the effectiveness of each posting. I hypothesize that the groups making direct calls for action via social media receive a greater response – beyond “clicktivism” or “slacktivism” – than the groups that do not. The data includes the number of …