MASS MEDIA text and questions

What are mass media? Explain.

MM are source of information and a way of communication with the public/society.

What are the advantages and disadvanatges of TV? How many hours a day do you watch it?

DANGERS -ADDICTION that can lead to physical and mental health problems - eyesight damage, backache, and headache. - LESS SPORT - people do less sport and become lazy - OVEREATING in front of the TV that can bring obesity - loss of HOBBIES, READING - people quit with reading books and hobbies and become a couch potato - IDOLS - The famous stars have a massive influence on children, either in a good or bad way. It's hard for a child to differentiate between what is fake and what is real. - COMMERCIALS have an impact mainly on older people and men. Are disturbing during a movie. - LACK OF COMMUNICATION among family members and friends -INAPROPRIATE PROGRAMMES - many programmes are full of violence, blood, weapons, sex what can raise aggression in children. Parents must watch out for what their children watch. POZITIVES+ -informs - educate - entertain

What are some disadvanatges of newspapers? Do you read newspapers?

DISADVANTAGES OF READING NEWSPAPERS · a lot of adverts · small print · it´s more expensive than the internet news · a little bit impractical because of its size and they get wet when raining

Can you name some basic categories of TV programmes?

News, weather forecast, talk shows, reality shows, sport events, series, movies, documentary, comedy, soap opera, competitions, contests, quizzes, cartoons....

Can you name some basic categories of printed media?

Newspapers - Broadsheets Tabloids Local newspapers Magazines

What are the advantages and disadvanatges of the Internet? How often do you use it?

Pros+ - fast access to information, - to be in touch/contact anytime and anywhere - distance learning - entertainment - online shopping - faster, cheaper, more comfortable Cons - LOT OF INFORMATION - HARD TO CHOOSE AND PROVE - desinfomation - FAKE NEWS = hoax (in America, they call it "onion") - manipulation - DATA MISUSE- theft of personal information - SOCIAL ISOLATION - LACK OF COMMUNICATION - PROBLEMS WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH - depression and insomnia - INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT - violence, dark web, suicide, killing - cyberbullying - CREATING PSEUDO-IDOLS seeing photoshoped photos /videos we think THEY are better than we are and then we become insecure, and miserable

What is the difference between tabloids and broadsheets? Give examples of slovak tabloids a nd broadsheets.

TABLOIDS - smaller size, colourful, not serious - about celebrities, scandals, gossiping BROADSHEETS - large size, black and white, reliable, serious information about politics, economy, sport, news ...

What are the basic functions of the mass media?

To inform, to educate, to entertain

Can you believe all information shared and published/posted online? Why yes, why not?

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Do you follow news ? Are you interested in what is happening in your country /in the world?

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Do you listen to the radio? When yes, then when and where?

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Do you think it´s safe meeting new people online? Explain

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How did the Interenet make our lives easier? Are there any negative impacts?

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How does the media influnce society/people?

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Name some kinds of TV channels and programmes.

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Talk about pros and cons of online shopping.

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What are some basic security rules to protect your privacy online?

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What are some channels/programmeson TV that you prefer to watch?

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What do you know about cyberbullying?

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What do you use the Internet for?

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What is a social media? How much time do you spend on it?

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What is the difference between fake news and real news? How do you know?

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What kind of magazines do we know? Give examples.

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When on the Internet, what websites/apps/social networking sites do you visit the most?

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Where do your grandparents get information?

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Which media is disappearing? WHY?

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Why is the Interenet not safe for children?

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INTERNET

is TV, RADIO and PRESS all in one. It offers entertainmemt, education and information.

Radio is replaced by

online digital music streaming apps (Spotify, ...)

Press in paper form is replaced by

online news articles, magazines and the Internet.

TV is replaced by

the Internet and online streaming platforms like HBO, Netflix, Disney ... It is paid, but no commercials.