JMC 1013 Midterm Study Guide Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards created to help students prepare for their JMC 1013 midterm exam, covering key concepts, historical figures, terms, and definitions from the course materials.

Narrowcasting

The transmission of television programs and other information to a narrow audience.

Web 1.0

The first stage of the World Wide Web, characterized by static web pages.

Web 2.0

The second stage of the World Wide Web, characterized by interactive content and user-generated data.

Media literacy

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.

Digital literacy

The ability to locate, evaluate, and use information in digital formats.

Mass media

Forms of communication that reach large audiences.

Media fragmentation

The process where audiences are divided into smaller segments.

Gatekeeping

The process of determining which stories are reported and which are not.

Media convergence

The merging of traditional media with digital technology.

Digital recording

The process of capturing audio or video in a digital format.

Analog recording

The process of capturing audio or video using physical formats.

Syndication

The sale of the rights to broadcast television shows to multiple stations.

MP3

A digital audio compression format.

First screen

Traditional television.

Second screen

Mobile devices used to interact with TV content.

Third screen

Computers used for viewing content.

Fourth screen

Emerging technologies (like mobile devices) for viewing content.

Culture

The behaviors, beliefs, and characteristics of a particular group.

FRC

Federal Radio Commission - the first regulatory body in US radio.

FCC

Federal Communications Commission – regulates interstate communications.

Narratives

Structured accounts or stories presented in films.

Nickelodeons

Early form of movie theaters; charged a nickel for admission.

Oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a few large firms.

Independent film

Films produced outside the major studio system.

Documentary

A non-fiction film that documents reality.

Vertical integration

A company's control over multiple stages of production.

Marketplace of ideas

The notion that competition among ideas will lead to the truth.

Muckraking

Journalism that exposes corruption and societal issues.

Watchdog journalism

Reporting that uncovers and reports wrongdoing.

Citizen journalism

News reported by members of the public.

Yellow journalism

Sensationalist and often misleading news reporting.

Civic journalism

Involves the public in the journalistic process to benefit the community.

Backpack journalism

A journalist who shoots, writes, and edits their own work.

Partisan press

Media outlets that support particular political parties.

Wire services

Organizations that provide news for newspapers.

Objective journalism

Reporting without bias or opinion.

Inverted pyramid

Journalistic style that presents the most important information first.

Literary journalism

A style that combines factual reporting with storytelling techniques.

Five eras of communication

The historical development of communication methods: oral, written, print, electronic, and digital.

5-step critical process

A method for analyzing media: description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and engagement.

Linear models of communication

Models that depict communication as a straight line from sender to receiver.

Cultural models of communication

Models that consider the context and cultural background of the communication.

Traditional storytelling

Narrative forms that have evolved over time and relate to modern media.

History of sound and recording

The development of auditory technologies and their cultural impact.

Role of radio in WWI and WWII

Radio was a critical medium for communication and propaganda.

Race and culture in music recording

Explores the intersection of race, culture, and early music industry practices.

Spectrum scarcity

Limited availability of broadcasting frequencies affecting media access.

Water cooler culture

The phenomenon of discussing popular media in social settings.

Spoiler culture

Concern about revealing key plot points in media before consumption.

Legacy media

Traditional media forms, like newspapers and broadcast television.

Digital media

Media delivered electronically, including online platforms.

Marshall McLuhan's quote

Radio battles

Conflicts in early radio history over regulations and content.

Impact of TV on radio

TV's rise diminished radio's audience and changed content delivery.

Quiz Show era

A historical phase of television characterized by popular quiz programs.

Cable’s impact on TV news

Cable expanded news coverage and changed audience expectations.

Hollywood authors

Filmmakers that exert significant creative control in Hollywood.

Racism in Hollywood films

Examination of racial stereotypes and discrimination in early cinema.

Edison’s role

Pioneering inventor in early film and sound technology.

Zukor's influence

Key figure in establishing the Hollywood studio system.

Fox's contribution

Influential in shaping Hollywood studio practices.

Newspapers competing with radio/TV

Struggles of print media to maintain relevance in the digital age.

First colonial newspaper shutdown

Reflects tensions between Britain and colonial independence.

Civil War newspaper coverage

Impactful journalism that shaped public perception during the conflict.

Hearst and Pulitzer rivalry

Intense competition that drove sensational journalism.

Minority presses

Community-focused media addressing unique social issues.

Newspaper peak and decline

Historical analysis of factors leading to newspaper gradual decrease.

First Amendment significance

Protects freedom of the press and its role in democracy.

Zenger Trial importance

A landmark case affirming press freedom and truth in reporting.