Media and communication:
Instruction:
Research Media Theorist David Gerber. Explain his theory on Media Violence. Explain Cultivation theory. How do Technological Determinism, Cultivation Theory, culture, Marshal McLuhan’s concept of the “Global Village” and media violence relate. Use one or two of various media you have read about in your textbook to support your contentions. Cite credible sources to support them as well.
The information on these Web pages should help you get started:
https://oregonstate.edu/instruct/theory/cult.html
https://www.thirteen.org/openmind/crime/george-gerbner-on-media-violence-part-i/546/
https://www.thirteen.org/openmind/crime/george-gerbner-on-media-violence-part-ii/547/
But don’t stop there, feel free to do your own research as well. This essay should be about four pages long and demonstrate your level of understanding of the concepts you are asked to discuss. To not take for granted that the reader understands these concepts. You should clearly explain them and thoughts and insights on them. If you keep this in mind you should have no trouble reaching 4 pages. As a matter of fact, make it no more than 5.
As explained on the syllabus, this should be written in Times New Roman, 14 points with one inch margins on all sides. Your insights should be supported using the MLA format. Number your pages according to the MLA format.
Your citation page should include at least 2 credible sources.