SOC.SS.16.D
Examine contemporary mass media issues.
Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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contemporary mass media issuesmass mediasociety
Skills
- examine (contemporary mass media issues) #dok2
- identify (current issues in mass media) #dok1
- analyze (effects of mass media on society) #dok3
- evaluate (the impact of current media issues) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify contemporary issues within mass media. #dok1
- I can examine how current events influence the nature of mass media. #dok2
- I can explain the significance of major media controversies in society today. #dok2
- I can analyze the effects of contemporary mass media issues on different groups in society. #dok3
- I can evaluate the societal impact of contemporary mass media challenges. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Contemporary mass media issues impact how information is disseminated and received in society.
- The analysis of mass media issues is essential to understanding their effect on social behaviors and beliefs.
Essential Questions
- What are some major contemporary issues facing mass media today?
- How do current media controversies influence society’s beliefs and behaviors?
- Why is it important to analyze the effects of mass media on society?
- In what ways can the public respond to and shape mass media issues?
- How do contemporary media issues differ from those of the past?