Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture

These flashcards cover key concepts and important figures related to the history and development of radio, recording, and their cultural impact.

Guglielmo Marconi

Inventor known for transmitting sound across the English Channel in 1899 and across the Atlantic in 1901.

Liquid barretter

Invention by Reginald Fessenden in 1903 that was crucial for early radio technology.

Audion tube

Invented by Lee DeForest in 1906, an essential component in early radio transmission.

Talking machine

Patented by Thomas Edison in 1877, marking the start of sound recording technology.

Phonautograph

An early sound recording device invented by Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville in 1860.

Flat disc gramophone

Developed by Emile Berliner in 1887, revolutionizing sound reproduction.

Radio Act of 1912

Legislation requiring wireless operators to be licensed and establishing regulatory authority post-Titanic disaster.

Communications Act of 1934

Replaced the Radio Act of 1927 and provided a regulatory framework for broadcasting.

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Key player in radio broadcasting that expanded its network by acquiring affiliates.

Golden Age of Radio

Period in the late 1930s and early 1940s marked by rapid growth in radio audience.

Deregulation of 1996

Legislation that removed national ownership limits on radio stations, fostering consolidation.

Cultural homogenization

The process by which different cultures are absorbed into a mainstream culture, often through media.

Streaming

A method of delivering audio or video content over the internet that has become dominant in music consumption.

MTV

Music television network that significantly impacted the music and radio industries by blending audio with visual media.

Digital audio radio service (DARS)

Satellite-based service providing digital radio broadcasting.

Mobile radio

Radio that can be accessed on portable devices, enhancing accessibility for listeners.

Best-selling albums

Refers to albums like 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson and 'Hotel California' by the Eagles which achieved high sales.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in music

The use of algorithms and machine learning techniques in the composition and production of music.

Podcasting

A form of audio broadcasting distributed online, usually episodic and often free.