“Nothing can stop the power of an informed citizenry when it is empowered, organised, and motivated”. Ralph Nader In order to grow in this complex world, one must ensure they are equipped with the correct tools. Metaphorically, those who toil away with a dull instrument are destined to produce mediocre and unreliable results. I would […]
Over the past 14 weeks, I have been conducting a research program which aimed to answer the following question. Explore the ways social media has affected Millennials ability to be informed about public issues? In an effort to answer this question, I employed both primary and secondary research. The secondary research included 5 journal articles […]
Ben Alla is a walking, talking iPod. Music is a vital part of his life. It has allowed him to experience unforgettable moments and has offered him a shoulder to lean on during his darkest hours. Buried within an unassuming residential home, lies a chef plying his magical trade. His ingredients consist of; drums, bass, […]
Explore the ways social media has affected millennials ability to be informed about public issues? Here is the latest information regarding my research project. As I stated last week, I have been conducting a free survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTLGKJP I have received a number of responses and urge you to complete the short survey if you have […]
There has been a number of developments since my first post. I have changed the question from, in what ways has social media affected people’s ability to be informed about public issues?. To, Explore the ways social media has affected millennials ability to be informed about public issues? This change has narrowed the focus from ‘people’ to […]
The 2015 World Editors Forum report entitled ‘Trends in the Newsroom’ details nine trends which are present in modern day newsrooms. The trends mentioned are reflective of the new ways newsrooms are incorporating convergent media practices in their journalistic processes. The ninth trend, ‘Innovation In Small Newsrooms Inspiration From Around The World’ discusses the need […]
Created by Luca Perri Music By Luca Perri- Cover of Johnny Cash’s arrangement of Nine Inch Nails ‘Hurt’ A spoken word reading of this article can be found below on the soundbar Gambling addiction is a seriously insidious problem, which is capable of snatching the most innocent of souls and leading them to the edge of […]
‘Globalization refers to an international community influenced by technological development and economic, political, and military interests. It is characterised by a worldwide increase in interdependence, interactivity, interconnectedness, and the virtually instantaneous exchange of information”. “Globalisation could lead to the homogenization of world cultures, or to hybridization and multiculturalism’(O’Shaughnessy, 2012). Above is a well-defined definition of […]
International education is a great opportunity for students to broaden their educational horizons. Furthermore, in a world which is globalised, the international education industry can be a lucrative sector for many countries. However, Simon Marginson stated, “International education is not the rich intercultural experience it could be”(Marginson, 2012). This statement may address the personal problems […]
The process of Globalization has aided the concept of Global Film greatly in the past 20 years. The ongoing transfers of information and technologies have given birth to a number of transnational markets around the world. Furthermore, these new markets have experienced hybridization. Woongjae Ryoo states that hybridization ‘‘Accentuates the adaptation and active articulation […]
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