1. Global Media
Some implications

2. Technology, the U.S. & the world
Technology makes it possible to experience other cultures.
But, our attitudes and habits are not keeping pace with the new technology.
Technological illiteracy.
The “digital divide.”
Provincialism.
Colonialism.

3. Nationalism
We fail to recognize the impact of world events on our society and lives
We fail to recognize the source of our national problems may be international
Can we understand or accurately interpret world events?

4. Instantaneous News What is the impact?
Media color our perception of events.
The number of messages has increased exponentially.
Technical complexity and the skills have become more specialized.

5. International News Media
An outgrowth of Western Media
Does it lead to Media Imperialism?
The third world relies on the West to find out about themselves and their neighbors
Reporting is as important as the event.

6. Gathering International News
The U.S. news agencies
Associated Press
United Press International
CNN
The other networks

7. Gathering International News
International agencies
Reuters
Agence France Press
Sky
ITAR-TASS
XINHUA
Deutsche Welle

8. Gathering International News
Journalism of Exception
The U.S. only reports on events that are “exceptional” – or not normal
We react to unusual events as we do here in the U.S.
We do not report or care about “normal” events

9. Gathering International News
The U.S. news agencies do not normally station reporters in foreign countries
We go in when a sensational event occurs
Many foreign agencies maintain correspondents in foreign countries permanently
They understand the culture, the politics and the social structure – the context of the events

10. The dilemma of terrorism
The acts are perpetrated to garner media attention
Does TV coverage encourage terrorism?
“…terrorists are the super-entertainers…”

11. “The ability to communicate with itself is transforming the African continent.”

12. Questions.
Will technological innovation only increase the power of the west?
Where does technology come from for the “have nots?”
Will improved communication promote growth and development or new forms of dependence?