Chapter Sixteen..

1. Have you ever had an experience in which you thought personal or public expression went too far and should be curbed? Explain. How might you remedy this situation?

I do not have an experience that comes to mind in which I thought that personal or public expression went too far and should be curbed. There have been times in which I thought that I should have reacted to situations in different ways than I did. But if I could go back in time, I would probably react to situations the same way that I did the previous times.

3. The writer A. J. Liebling once said that freedom of the press belonged to only those who owned one. Explain why you agree or disagree.

After reading A.J. Liebling’s statement about freedom of the press belonging to only one who owns one, I would have to say that I disagree.  Personally, I believe that freedom of the press belongs to everyone who works within a newspaper office, book industries, etc. If freedom of the press only belonged to those who owned one, then the employees of certain agencies such as a newspaper office wouldn’t have a job. Whoever owned the press would be the one responsible for everything. I just don’t see that as being fair. Thankfully, the Constitution of the United States prevents anything like this from happening by having a particular amendment in which freedom of the press is listed.

Chapter Fifteen...

1. What are your main concerns or criticisms about the state of media studies at your college or university?

Currently, I cannot think of any main concerns or criticisms about the state of media studies at Lenoir-Rhyne University. I haven’t really paid attention to any of it. I’ve been more focused on just getting my education by staying focused with my classes that I have at the particular time.

4. In looking at media courses in a college curriculum, what do you think the relationship is between theory and practice? Do hands-on, practical-skills courses such as news reporting, advertising copywriting, or TV production belong in a liberal arts college or in a separate mass communication college? Explain your answer.

There is a huge difference between theory and practice. Theory would probably state that the media courses within a university have to do with entertainment. Practice would be actually practicing different types of activities that involve the different types of media. I believe that hands-on, practical-skills courses such as: news reporting, advertising, copywriting, and TV production belong in both a liberal arts college or in a separate mass communication college. In order for a student to major in communications or any other sort of major, they must have experience in practicing certain situations such as news reporting, etc.

Chapter Thirteen...

1. Are you exposed to popular culture from other countries? Why or why not? Give some examples.

Yes, I would have to say that in more ways than one, the United States is exposed to popular culture from other countries. A few examples of this would be religious holidays, restaurants, churches, remedies, commercials, etc. Americans are also bad for exposing their culture on other countries. Not only do other countries try to push their religious beliefs and things on Americans, we tend to try and push our culture on other countries instead of just showing them exactly we believe in.

2. Do you read international news? Why or why not?

I do not read international news. I tend to focus mainly on the local news and things that are going on in the surrounding counties and in America. Truly, I don’t see the point in reading international news. I guess it would keep me more up to date as to what exactly is going on around the world, but there are plenty of things going on in America that we need to be aware of such as: poverty, world hunger, etc. As a Christian and a member of Crosspoint Church, I tend to get upset whenever churches decide to go on mission trips in random states other than North Carolina or other countries. I understand the purpose in going on a mission trip and that you are trying to get people to come to Christ, but there is plenty going on around us that churches should support first before reaching out to other countries.