Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Chapter 10 Uploaded
Chapter 10 on the Media with questions can be found in the Workspace of my website.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
FRQ 3 Follow Up
If you go to my web page, in the APGOPO Workspace link, you will find the Unit 3 PowerPoint. Look at the last 4 slides of the presentation. That information lays out the answer for the FRQ.
Here's some additional info on how CANDIDATES use the media during elections (to hopefully win the election)
*seeking contributions
*leaking information
*candidate creating choreographed opportunities
*use of Internet to disseminate information
*sound bites
Here's some additional info on how the MEDIA uses candidates during elections (to make money):
*talk shows/TV debates
*candidate sound bites
*convention coverage
*investigative reporting/scandals
*focus on candidate gaffes (mistakes)
I hope this is helpful...
Here's some additional info on how CANDIDATES use the media during elections (to hopefully win the election)
*seeking contributions
*leaking information
*candidate creating choreographed opportunities
*use of Internet to disseminate information
*sound bites
Here's some additional info on how the MEDIA uses candidates during elections (to make money):
*talk shows/TV debates
*candidate sound bites
*convention coverage
*investigative reporting/scandals
*focus on candidate gaffes (mistakes)
I hope this is helpful...
Friday, November 20, 2009
In the 1990's presidential election campaigns have become more candidate centered and less focused on issues and party labels. This change has been attributed both to how the media cover presidential campaigns and to how candidates use the media. Identify and explain two ways in which the media have contributed to candidate-centered presidential campaigns. Identify and explain two ways in which presidential candidates' use of the media has contributed to candidate centered campaigns.
Your answer should NOT include a discussion of presidential primary elections.
My answer:
It's fair to say that both the media and presidential candidates have benefited symbiotically from one another during presidential campaigns. Both stand to gain significantly under this relationship with media recording profits from their coverage while candidates stand to potentially win an election with the appropriate amount of media exposure.
A. One way in which the MEDIA contributes to candidate-centered campaigns is through the coverage of background on a perspective presidential candidate. During the 2008 election profiles of all of the major candidates were covered on most of the major networks. Many Americans tune in with fascination to learn about a candidates' early beginnings.
B. Another way in which the MEDIA contributes to candidate-centered campaigns is through feeding frenzy coverage of a candidate's potential wrong-doing. In the case of John McCain during the 2008 election, allegations of an alleged affair with a staff member while unsubstantiated played to a huge spike in audience attention-undoubtedly boosting ratings and revenue for the media.
C. One way in which CANDIDATES use of the media contributes to candidate-centered campaigns centers around the use of negative commercials and mudslinging to defame their competitor during election time. Millions of dollars are spent by campaigns to buy advertising time during elections and attempt manipulate public opinion usually through attack and smear campaigns that are viewed during prime time.
D. Another way in which CANDIDATES use of the media contributes to candidate-centered campaigns is through attention-gathering public appearances to enhance public attention to individual qualities. One public attention appearance that backfired against George W. Bush was his entry onto the flight deck of an aircraft carrier with the emblem "Mission Accomplished" emblazoned on the ship. The war in Iraq could hardly have been characterized as completed during this publicity stunt. This public appearance actually had the opposite effect and led to a precipitous decline in Bush's popularity.
Your answer should NOT include a discussion of presidential primary elections.
My answer:
It's fair to say that both the media and presidential candidates have benefited symbiotically from one another during presidential campaigns. Both stand to gain significantly under this relationship with media recording profits from their coverage while candidates stand to potentially win an election with the appropriate amount of media exposure.
A. One way in which the MEDIA contributes to candidate-centered campaigns is through the coverage of background on a perspective presidential candidate. During the 2008 election profiles of all of the major candidates were covered on most of the major networks. Many Americans tune in with fascination to learn about a candidates' early beginnings.
B. Another way in which the MEDIA contributes to candidate-centered campaigns is through feeding frenzy coverage of a candidate's potential wrong-doing. In the case of John McCain during the 2008 election, allegations of an alleged affair with a staff member while unsubstantiated played to a huge spike in audience attention-undoubtedly boosting ratings and revenue for the media.
C. One way in which CANDIDATES use of the media contributes to candidate-centered campaigns centers around the use of negative commercials and mudslinging to defame their competitor during election time. Millions of dollars are spent by campaigns to buy advertising time during elections and attempt manipulate public opinion usually through attack and smear campaigns that are viewed during prime time.
D. Another way in which CANDIDATES use of the media contributes to candidate-centered campaigns is through attention-gathering public appearances to enhance public attention to individual qualities. One public attention appearance that backfired against George W. Bush was his entry onto the flight deck of an aircraft carrier with the emblem "Mission Accomplished" emblazoned on the ship. The war in Iraq could hardly have been characterized as completed during this publicity stunt. This public appearance actually had the opposite effect and led to a precipitous decline in Bush's popularity.
Monday's Homework
Here is the Homework Due Monday:
*Chapter 6: APGO Reading and Worksheet: "Interest Groups"
(10 Questions)
*Chapter 7: APGO Reading and Worksheet: "Political Parties"
(9 Questions)
*Chapter 10: APGO Reading and Worksheet: "The Media"
(7 Questions)
*FRQ on Interest Groups (see earlier entry in this blog for suggested answer)
*FRQ on Media (passed out today. Suggested answer will follow in next blog)
All 5 assignments due Monday and worth 20 p0ints apiece for 100 point total. Please gather these up and staple to turn in as bundle.
*Chapter 6: APGO Reading and Worksheet: "Interest Groups"
(10 Questions)
*Chapter 7: APGO Reading and Worksheet: "Political Parties"
(9 Questions)
*Chapter 10: APGO Reading and Worksheet: "The Media"
(7 Questions)
*FRQ on Interest Groups (see earlier entry in this blog for suggested answer)
*FRQ on Media (passed out today. Suggested answer will follow in next blog)
All 5 assignments due Monday and worth 20 p0ints apiece for 100 point total. Please gather these up and staple to turn in as bundle.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday
Tomorrow:
We will take the Vocab test, I will review for the Unit Exam on Monday. Notes will be provided. With time remaining, we will finish "The Paper Chase." You will have an FRQ to work on over the weekend. You test on Monday will include ONE of the 3 FRQ's you have completed (among Interest Groups, Political Parties, or Media). See you tomorrow!
We will take the Vocab test, I will review for the Unit Exam on Monday. Notes will be provided. With time remaining, we will finish "The Paper Chase." You will have an FRQ to work on over the weekend. You test on Monday will include ONE of the 3 FRQ's you have completed (among Interest Groups, Political Parties, or Media). See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday
I got a good report on just about all of you from Mr. Cisneros. Thanks for working well today in my absence. Tomorrow, we will have Subato 3 on Media, we'll review for vocab via Jeopardy, and time remaining, watch the movie. On Friday, Subato Quiz 4, Vocab Quiz, review for Exam 3. We'll also watch (finish?) video then. You will also be given an FRQ on the Media on Friday....I have posted the Powerpoint Unit Review on my webpage if you want to check it out. Hasta Manana!
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