COMM 110 Exam 1

This type of research focuses on historical documents like old newspapers.

According to your text, which of the following is NOT one of the four roles of media?

This media theory studies the ways the public consumes media to satisfy needs and desires.

This term refers to a means of communication designed to reach a wide audience.

This type of communication tries to persuade for ideological, political or commercial purposes.

The newspaper publisher avoided the southern ban on his newspaper by using train porters to distribute it.

The first books were written on what material?

This term refers to the process by which our world is partially created by mediators.

This school of thought, originating in Germany, brought critical thinking to America.

This type of research examines language styles used in media and the messages they convey.

This style emerged in the 1960s and combined factual reporting with narrative fiction.

The most influential picture magazine was:

This was an early investigation into the effects of movies in children:

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” helped establish the importance of the political novel in relation to what event?

The magazine began in 1879 as a column for women.

Which of the following was NOT an issue for the Labor Press?

What major world event is associated with the Double V campaign?

The first SUCCESSFUL newspaper in Colonial America was:

This theory says heavy consumption of media causes an illusory perception of reality.

The western inventor of moveable type is:

The first newspaper in Colonial America was:

Democratization of Knowledge is directly linked to:

This form of journalism relied on an intensified use of sensationalism:

The publisher of the Penny Press newspaper “The Sun” was:

In media, Gatekeepers play what role?

Which of the following is a reason given in class for studying dissident presses?

This term refers to information transmitted to large segments of the population.

This process by which previously distinct technologies come to share tasks and resources.

Which publisher is associated with Yellow Journalism?

The audience for the Penny Press was:

This theory says those who hold a minority opinion don’t express it to avoid social isolation

This type of journalism involves independent scrutiny of government activities by the press.

Sewn sheets of papyrus or parchment bound between wooden covers is known as:

William Heighton was:

John Russwurm and Samuel Cornish started what publication?