Definitions/Identifications- 1 point each, choose any 5

For full credit the answer define term completely, and give examples if that is indicated. Expect to write one or two sentences.

What is the 90-9-1 principal? Does this seem generally accurate to you or have things shifted with social media?
What does polysemy mean with regards to media? Give one specific, recent example.
What is net neutrality and what changed in the US in 2018? What would you like to see happen in the future?
Explain what “agenda setting” means with regards to media influence, and give one specific, recent example.
What does “art imitating art” mean in the context of this class, and give one specific example.
What are two different forms of media self-regulation (different media industries)?
What does cultural imperialism mean, give one example of the concept (optional: what is a shortcoming of this framework?)
Student choice: What is an important concept from our course that is not on this exam? Define, describe and give one example of it in practice.

A. Choose one example of mainstream media and explain the preferred decoding, as well as at least one possible oppositional/resistant reading. (Ch 8)

B. Identify two specific constraints on the even distribution of or access to globalized media, and give an example for each. (Ch 10)

C. Explain at least two features of the “mediatization” of politics and give two specific examples of what it looks like in practice. (Ch 9)

D. Describe two different forms of government media regulation currently in effect (can be state, federal or international). What is one way you would like to see this change– one specific way you would like to see more or less regulation from the government? (Ch 4, 10)

E. Explain structure and agency, and then give a specific example of this in media production. (Ch 1, 2)

F. What are two historical examples that help show the social construction of technology? Be sure to explain how they illustrate this concept (you may use examples from the textbook, but are not limited to those.) (Ch 2)

G. What is gatekeeping (in media), and how has it changed with the digital turn? How does gatekeeping matter to you as a media user (or maker)?

H. What is hegemony and why is it an important concept for media scholars? (Ch 6)