Ahhh... the last blog of the semester. Like the midterm review blog this is simply an opportunity for you to ask and answer each other's questions and discuss anything that you think will be helpful in preparation for the final. I would suggest looking at your class notes, handouts from class, your reading assignments along with your review sheet. This is primarily an open forum for you so check back often during the week and comment/question/ponder/review as much as you would like.
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Hey, guys! Okay, I will overcome my fear and be the first one to post a question. It is from Section 3 Political Voices from Outside of Government. Can someone please talk a little bit about the Occupy Wall Street Movement. What type of movement was it? Was it successful? How did it use/create the media? I am not familiar with the movement and my notes are vague on it. Thank you in advance!
ReplyDeleteHi, guys! I have another question. From the identifications in section 4 How the Media Shapes Public Opinion, I have nothing in my notes for Phillip Converse and "non-attitudes". Can someone please help me by defining and explaining. Thank you so much! :)
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ReplyDeleteFirstly, thanks Nevena. I had some questions about your second post as well. I also had a question about the 2012 Obama and Romney campaigns. I know that Obama had an advantage because there were not other dem. candidates so he could campaign early and save money; and also Romney had a harder time connecting to the people.
Was there anything else we needed to know?
Hi!
ReplyDeleteA quick response regarding Phillip Converse "non attitudes": basically it is to say that we should not look at public opinion that much, because many people answering the polls do not actually know the issues. So their response do not truly matter, and do not reflect the reality of the "public opinion".
And about the 2012 campaign, I would add the importance for Obama's campaign of the early framing of Romney, while Romney was able to focus on the "record" of Obama's administration.
Thanks, Claire! :)
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ReplyDeleteHey guys, can someone clarify the components of Classical representative democratic theory ... Thanks
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i. Classical representative democratic theory (main ideas, role of political elites, masses, and journalists?)"
Thank you, Abdel! Yes, it does help indeed. :)
ReplyDeleteGreeting and salutations to all...
ReplyDeleteHey Ali, so Classical Representative Democratic Theory (supported by Thomas Jefferson, J.S. Mill)...
Fundamental principle: government policy follows what the people want (popular sovereignty), political equality, political deliberation... essentially, government is by the people for the people. Citizens interact with political figures and are involved with government to some degree. This requires citizens to consume a high level of political information and there needs to be a certain level of sophistication from the citizens. Journalism is meant to enhance democracy and not hinder or undermine it.
Hope this helps...
So I have a question to my fellow classmates... From section 3, c, ii... What were the six challenges faced by political movements during the Civil Rights Movement?
Hey Mike,
DeleteI'm not entirely sure if this is correct, but I think they are:
1. attract new recruits
2. sustain the morale and commitment of current adherents
3. generate media coverage, preferably, but not necessarily, of a favorable sort
4. mobilize the support of various "bystander publics"
5. constrain the social control options of its opponents
6. ultimately shape public policy and state action
I hope this helps. I got it from the bottom of page 275 and top of 276.
...in the Media Power in Politics textbook.
DeleteThanks Jeanine!
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ReplyDeleteI had a quick question from section 6 about twitter, social media, micro blogging, etc. What are the effects and changes that result from the use of these and what is most emphasized today? Did we talk about finding out who uses it best from klout, or was there another way? My notes are pretty skimpy for this section and I can't exactly remember. Thanks!!
Hi Kendra,
DeleteI think what you are questioning is where we are currently and where social media and interactive tools might take us. It is important to understand that not only is social media and a politicians ability to interact with the public important and impactful, but there are others as well. There are five new technologies that have the potential to generate political change. They are:
1.)Non professional journalism
2.)interactive tools such as social media
3.)reduction of barriers
4.)multiplication of channels
5.)modernization of journalism
Together, these five facets are changing our current political system and are increasing public interactivity, democracy, and the marketplace of ideas.
Klout is a good tool, but not the only one used to see which politicians are using social media best. I think it is important to look specifically at their social media platforms, how many followers/likes they have, and how interactive and influential they are with the public.
In reference to section 5 b. of the review sheet, I've had difficulty defining what political internet literacy is. I also have not been able to identify the relationships between interest groups and social media Is there any chance anyone would be able to help me define either of these terms?
ReplyDeleteI understood political internet literacy as one's ability to effectively find relevant and accurate political information on the web in a relatively efficient manner.
DeleteThank you, I really appreciate it!
DeleteHey everyone, what exactly makes a political ad effective? -Mike Bussey
ReplyDeleteHey mike,
ReplyDeletein class we discussed what to look for in political ads/ campaign advertising
this was:
-was the ad positive or negative?
-who is creating the ad?
-who do you think is the main target of the ad?
-what is the main take away?
-and most importantly, was the ad memorable?
hope this helps