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MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 1 Discussion

DQ1 Introduction

Hello and
welcome!! We will start off presenting yourself to each other. Please describe
your background, and your goals in learning from this class.

DQ2 Media Literacy
and Media Convergence

2a.
Describe and explain how do the components of the New Media Literacy
Theoretical Framework explained by the Lin, T., Li, J., Deng, F. & Lee, L. (2013) relate to the phenomenon of
media convergence as discussed by Henry Jenkins.

2b.
Identify a topic for your signature assignment and briefly discuss why you want
to investigate psychological foundations of the media literacy topic you have
chosen (choose from the following):

• Body image and advertising

• Representation of women in media

• Representation of minorities in
media

• Representation of LGBT in media

• Drug use in popular film and its
effects on youth

• The major issues surrounding
political advertising and political campaigns

• Effectiveness of fear tactics in
editorial advertising

• Depiction of violence in sports
media and graphic enhancements in print advertising

• Ethics in journalism

• The relationship between popular
music and culture

• Social media as a catalyst for change

• Another media related topic (where
you can include arguments on why it is currently relevant and impacts society)

MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 2 Discussion

DQ1 Music
Shaping Social and Cultural Norms

Does modern
popular and rock music still comment and shape moral and cultural standards in
the 21st century? If your answer is yes, identify and explain at least one song
from the last 3 years that comments and shaped moral and cultural standards in
the last 3 years. If you answer is no, please speculate why modern popular and
rock music has lost its cultural significance in the 21st century.

DQ2 The
Psychological Advantages and Disadvantages of having music in our lives

Based on
the research claims of the article “Introduction: Perspectives on the power of
music” (Hallam & MacDonald, 2013), please describe and explain any benefits
of music that you have experienced in your own life or experienced by a person
who you may know.

MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 3 Discussion

DQ1 Television
as a Cultural Reference Point

After
reading Are You Media Literate? (2014) and watching the video Media Literacy
Explained (2016), explain how asking key questions (such as, “Who created this
message?” or “Why is this message being sent?”) can encourage critical thinking
skills as it relates to all forms of media.

DQ2 Television
as a Cultural Reference Point

Do you
believe media literacy should be taught in the schools as part of the
curriculum for all children? Why or why not?

MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 Movies
and Global Culture

How and why
do U.S. films change their marketing strategies for various countries and
cultures?

DQ2 Movies
and Global Culture

How might
“filter bubbles” influence peoples’ attitudes and beliefs?

MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 5 Discussion

DQ1 Psychological
Impact of Internet Usage

After
reviewing the background materials for this module, what do you believe are the
implications of social media on interpersonal relationships and mental health?

DQ2 The Benefits
of Social Media

What
benefits can social media provide individuals and societies? How can social
media be used in a positive way?

MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 6 Discussion

DQ1 Product
Placement

When working
through the challenge of intrusiveness of online video advertisement, what do
you think are the cognitive and social consequences upon the general
public? To what degree does integrity
play a role in product placement strategies?
Explain.

DQ2 Public
Relations

Discuss how
the overall public relations campaign of Volkswagen to repair its brand after
the 2015 diesel cheating scandal influences your trust and confidence with the
company. In the future, are you still likely to buy a Volkswagen car because of
this scandal? Why or why not?

MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 7 Discussion

DQ1 Society’s
Expectations of Media

1a. What
are some of society’s key expectations of its media organizations?

1b. In your
opinion, are these expectations being met?
Be sure to give clear examples to illustrate your opinion.

DQ2 The
Ethics of Journalism

Why are the
5 principles of ethical journalism so important? What impact might breaking any
of those principles have?

MPS614 The Psychological Impact of Media and Technology

Module 8 Discussion

DQ1 Social
Media for Social Change

Explain at
least one recent social cause that was spearheaded or triggered by a social
media campaign. What do you think were the limitations of the social media campaign
to produce lasting psychological, social or organizational change related to
the social cause that you identified?

DQ2 Future
Tends of Mass Media Influences on the field of Psychology

Provide
recommendations to psychologists in devising proper media campaigns and media
literacy education in order to keep the general public informed about the
dynamic nature of the mass media and technology landscape in the near future.