Robert Wicks Midterm

Capitalism

An economic system that has evolved from localized to global, influencing various frameworks worldwide.

Globalization

The process of increasing interconnectedness among countries, with advocates promoting growth and critics highlighting inequality.

Globalization Advocates

Argue that globalization promotes economic growth, increases access to goods and services, fosters innovation, and reduces poverty.

Globalization Critics

Believe globalization exacerbates inequality, erodes local cultures, benefits wealthy nations disproportionately, and leads to environmental degradation

Global Communication

Communication that transcends national boundaries, connecting diverse populations.

Local Communication

Communication focused on messages relevant to a specific country or community.

Political Economic Approach

Analyzes the impact of ownership and power structures on communication and media industries.

Cultural Imperialism

The dominance of one culture over others through media, leading to the marginalization of local cultures.

Authoritarian Theory

A mass communication theory where media is controlled by the government.

Libertarian Theory

A mass communication theory where media operates freely without government interference.

Social Responsibility Theory

A mass communication theory advocating that media should serve the public interest.

Developmental Theory

A mass communication theory emphasizing media's role in aiding national development.

Problems with Theory

Theories may oversimplify complex interactions and fail to account for all communication aspects.

Evolutionary Perspective

Views communication systems as evolving over time.

Complexity Perspective

Emphasizes the interconnectedness and unpredictability of communication networks.

Egalitarian Perspective

Advocates for equal access to communication technologies for all individuals.

Propaganda

The deliberate dissemination of information to influence public opinion, especially during conflicts.

Media Concentration

The ownership of media outlets by a few companies, limiting diversity and leading to monopolies.

Copyright Law

Legal protections for creators' rights, preventing unauthorized use of their work.

UN Resolutions

Address the need for equitable access to communication technologies globally.

Digital Divide

The gap between those with access to modern communication technologies and those without.

Peace Journalism

Media coverage that promotes conflict resolution and peacebuilding rather than sensationalizing violence.

Cultural Imperialism Labels

Other terms for cultural imperialism include media imperialism and electronic colonialism.

Net Neutrality

The principle that internet service providers should treat all data equally, ensuring fair access to information.

Philip Taylor's Discussion

Highlights the ways in which propaganda has been used to shape perceptions, both in war and peace

Media and Espionage

Can play a role in espionage by disseminating misinformation or gathering intelligence, a topic briefly discussed at the end of Chapter 8

Other Labels for Cultural Imperialism

Also referred to as media imperialism, electronic colonialism, and information imperialism in academic literature