We are currently midway through some fascinating discussions on the News and Marxism and Pluralism.
Next week, we'll be looking at how to turn these ideas and approaches into top-level paragraphs to ensure we are fully prepared for the Section B essay in the MEST3 exam.
In the meantime, you have some homework on Alain de Botton's views on News.
Here are the two videos we watched in class - you may want to watch them again (particularly the first one).
Now watch this lecture by Alain de Botton presenting his views on the News:
Answer the following questions on your blog:
1) To what extent do you agree with Alain de Botton's views on the News?
2) How can you link Marxism and Hegemony to de Botton's criticisms of the News?
3) How could you use Pluralism and new technology to challenge de Botton's views on the News?
4) Choose two news stories from the last six months - one that supports de Botton's views and one that challenges his belief that the News is used for social control.
Due: Next Wednesday 3 December
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