On a separate note, we were asked to respond to the conflict in the Middle East and how it pertains to media. I've been tracking a lot of the tweets that people in the countries have been sending, and they've served to raise awareness all over the world. I know very few people who have no idea what's going on there. I also saw a video of a peaceful protest in Bahrain that went bad. It was pretty horrifying. A bunch of people were walking down the street, shaking their shoes at the military as a sign of disrespect for them. The military opened fire on the protesters, and the cameraman hid behind a tree and continued to film the military. When he turned the camera around, there were several bodies laying in the street. The remaining protesters picked up the bodies and started to carry them to the ambulances, and as they were retreating, the military was marching on them and shooting still. I think media like this helps to raise awareness and band citizens together. It also helped spread the revolution from its roots in Tunisia, to Egypt, and now to the rest of the Middle East and some of Africa.
We censor video content in America for a variety of reasons, whether it's to protect the interest of a certain individual or group, to avoid insulting an individual or group, to avoid inciting certain unwanted emotions in the audience, or a number of other reasons. It's very different overseas, even just in print. I've been assigned this news viewing assignment before in high school for a foreign languages class, and it's very, very different. Foreign news seems far more honest.
These two topics contributed to the idea of critical thinking that we covered today. Using the current events that we used as examples was a good way to analyze and stay current. We didn't lecture as long as we usually do, which I think is good. It was more about response today. I like learning in a more "hands-on" type of way, so this worked for me a lot. In other news, we came up with more concrete concepts for our show and the commercials for that show. It seems that we all have the same vision for it.
Doc Chris, here's your evaluation:
You articulated your messages very well to the class today. I think it may have even been better than usual. I liked the analysis that we did. The only thing you lose points on for me is the playlist. I can't help being a hater! But I give you props for your patience and tolerance for such an individual.
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