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Watch a weekday, one-hour daily news program (M-F), which can also be accessed DemocracyNow! (democracynow.org) and turn in a single-spaced, one-page report in class, examining at least two topics or issues from its main program (not the news segment of the first 10 minutes of the show). Please include a discussion of sociological elements, either domestic or international, involved in the issues. Here you can use perspectives, knowledge, critical observations, etc. The report should combine, and be augmented by, additional analyses with information from two or more following news sources (Webnews, Political News, and Other News Sites), citing the date, title of the news, and its summary content.
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Recent news programs, including those accessible via DemocracyNow!, provide a rich source for sociological analysis of current domestic and international issues. This assignment tasks students with critically examining at least two specific topics or issues presented in a weekly one-hour news program, focusing on sociological elements such as social structures, power relations, cultural norms, or economic disparities. The purpose is to deepen understanding of how societal factors influence news narratives and to contextualize these issues within broader social theories and frameworks.
In addition to analyzing issues from the main program, students are required to incorporate at least two other credible news sources—such as Al Jazeera, Press TV, RT, France 24, NHK World, and others listed—to enrich their analysis. These sources should be cited with date, title, and a brief summary, providing diverse perspectives on the same or related issues. This comparative approach enhances critical analysis by highlighting differences and similarities across media outlets, revealing biases, framing techniques, or ideological positions.
The sociological focus involves examining how issues are shaped by or impact social structures, relations, and institutions. For example, a report might explore the international sociological element of migration policies, examining how economic disparities drive migration and how these are framed differently across media sources. Domestically, issues like racial injustice or healthcare inequality can also be analyzed through sociological lenses, emphasizing systemic factors, historical context, and social norms that perpetuate such disparities.
Ultimately, this assignment aims to foster critical media literacy and sociological insight, encouraging students to see news stories not merely as isolated events but as interconnected phenomena influenced by societal forces. The integration of multiple sources and the focus on sociological elements serve to develop analytical skills necessary for understanding complex social issues critically.
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References
Al Jazeera English. (Year). Title of the article/segment. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com
DemocracyNow!. (Year). Title of the segment. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.democracynow.org
Press TV. (Year). Title of the article/segment. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.presstv.com
Russia Today (RT). (Year). Title of the article/segment. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.rt.com
France 24. (Year). Title of the article/segment. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.france24.com
NHK World. (Year). Title of the article/segment. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.nhk.or.jp
Truth-out. (Year). Title of the article. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://truthout.org
The Intercept. (Year). Title of the article. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://theintercept.com
Mother Jones. (Year). Title of the article. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.motherjones.com
ProPublica. (Year). Title of the article. Summary of content. Retrieved from https://www.propublica.org