Homework Help: Mass Communication Studies Foreign Media

Posted by Breanna on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:31pm.

What are the positive contributions and negative influences of the growing Islamic broadcast media in the Middle East on the US efforts to stabilize Iraq and Afghanistan and build lasting democratic institutions?

Mass Communication Studies Foreign Media - Ms. Sue, Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:43pm
Shouldn't the media of Iraq and Afghanistan reflect the needs and goals of their own cultures, rather than those of the U.S.?
Mass Communication Studies Foreign Media - Ms. Sue, Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:49pm
We sure wouldn't want our media to be biased in favor of other nations -- especially nations that many perceive as being hostile to our own interests.
Mass Communication Studies Foreign Media - Breanna, Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:50pm
I would think so, but that isn't the question. For some reason my teacher is focusing on the U.S. agenda in relation to the media over there.

So what would you think are the positive contributions and negative influences of the growing Islamic broadcast media in the Middle East on the US efforts to stabilize Iraq and Afghanistan and build lasting democratic institutions? Any ideas are welcome! Thanks!
Mass Communication Studies Foreign Media - Ms. Sue, Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:04pm
This is the only site I found that could possibly be useful to you.

http://www.cfr.org/publication/19330/

Here's my semi-educated guess. Although some media may be trying to help further the U.S. agenda, other media is doing what they can to hinder it. My hunch is that the influence of all the Islamic media is a draw. They win some to stability and alienate others to the U.S. goals.
Mass Communication Studies Foreign Media - Breanna, Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:14pm
Thanks for your insight and for the web reference!
Mass Communication Studies Foreign Media - Ms. Sue, Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:27pm
You're very welcome. Good luck with this class!

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