CI – The Media – Sensationalism v. Propaganda Class Guide – The Media

Transition – Propaganda v. Sensationalism Get out a sheet of binder paper and Title it: Propaganda v. Sensationalism Name/Date/Period Answer the question below in 4-6 sentences Are ideologically driven news stations, like Fox or MSNBC, ideologically driven in order to sell ideas or make more money? Or both? Explain…

Sensationalism v. Propaganda Sensationalism - the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement Goal – Sell a story, make Money!!! Propaganda - information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Goal – Sell an idea, change opinion.

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Copy the following question #1 - Is the scene from Anchorman 2 an example of sensationalism or propaganda? Take notes during the film Answer the question when it is done.

Anchorman Part 2 #2 – Describe what shift in news delivery occurred in the second main scene. What commentary or critique is the movie trying to display? #3 What is Ron encouraged to do during the broadcast? #4 What critique is offered of American news audiences by the film? #5 Consider your answer to number 4. Is it the fault of news organizations or the people who consume them that news is more infotainment than information.