Assignment:
For this assignment, in 600 to 750 words, you will need to complete the following:
Select a topic in media of your choice (e.g., violence in video games; social media use by celebrities; gender portrayals in television shows). Analyze how researchers using each of the following theories would approach studying the topic.
- Framing Theory
- Social Learning Theory
- Critical Theory
In the analysis, be sure to include:
- The types of data each theory would use to study the topic
- The types of methods each theorist would use to collect and analyze data
- Comparison of the strengths and limitations of each approach to study the topic