Key Words in the Media
Exam relevant vocabulary, Jo15 S1
Exam relevant vocabulary, Jo15 S1
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denotation
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
denotation
semiotics
the study of signs and symbols and their use of interpretation
the study of signs and symbols and their use of interoretation
semiotics
hard news
hard news generally refers to up-to-the-minute news and events such as economics , politics, war and crime that are reported immediately and factually
hard news generally refers to up-to-the-minute news and events such as economics, politics, war and crime that are reported immediately and factually
hard news
soft news
soft news generally refers to background formation or human-interest stories such as arts or lifestyles that entertain or advise the reader of viewer
soft news generally refers to background formation or human-interest stories such as arts or lifestyles that entertain or advise the reader or viewer
soft news
effects theory
term used in media studies which examines the ways in which mass media affects the way people think and behave
Term used in media studies which exam- ines the ways in which mass media affects the way people think and behave
effects theory
uses and gratifications theory (UGT)
approach to understanding why and how people actively seek out specific media to satisfy specific needs
approach to understanding why and how people actively seek out specific media to satisfy specific needs §
uses and gratifications theory (UGT)
public interest
the fact that the public has a right to know about something which could affect them
the fact that the public has a right to know about something which could affect them
public interest
public sphere
a space or platform in which public opinion can be formed (term coined by Habermas)
a space or platform in which public opinion can be formed (term coined by Habermas)
public sphere
icon
1. sign or symbol resembling its referent (e.g., a star figure standing for a star)
2. a visual image
3. picture of a sacred personage
4. a person in pop culture who is revered (e.g., a celebrity)
5. picture on a computer screen standing for a specific command, function, etc. (e.g., icon of a file folder)
1. sign or symbol resembling its referent (e.g., a star figure standing for a star)
2. a visual image
3. picture of a sacred personage
4. a person in pop culture who is revered (e.g., a celebrity)
5. picture on a computer screen standing for a specific command, function, etc. (e.g., icon of a file folder)
icon
broadcast
broadcast or US ALSO broadcasted to air a programme on television or radio [noun] a television or radio programme
broadcast or US ALSO broadcasted to air a programme on television or radio [noun] a television or radio programme
broadcast (verb)
public service broadcasting (UK)
refers to broadcasting intended for the public benefit rather than for purely commercial concerns
refers to broadcasting intended for the public benefit rather than for purely com- mercial concerns
public service broadcasting (UK)
