May
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MdSt 20: May 2 Discussion of activity and viewing political comedy shows…
- We began class with a discussion of the general findings of the internet searching students have done the last two days. We compared the way CBC, CNN, Al Jezeera (English), Fox News, and CNN relay the news. There are no concrete facts or notes to take from this activity other than the process of just looking at news sources and investigating them critically / analytically to see whether they are giving news reliably or whether they have a bias or perspective to share with their readers.
- We then moved into the projector room and talked about how a lot of people are getting their political news, now, from political comedians instead of news broadcasts. The general public is somewhat aware that the news given through mainstream media is slanted / biased / infused with a certain perspective. By watching comics joke about the news sarcastically, they’re getting information but through a source who is blatant in their personal views and opinions.
- We then had a bit of fun watching clips of Bushisms. This guy really ‘is’ the President of the Free World. Surprising, I know. lol