Choose 1 from 10 questions to answer

Answer any one question from the following. Your essay should be about 2,500 words. 1) How relevant is the concept of ‘cultural imperialism’ in understanding globalization of Western media organizations? 2) Are ‘global’ media helping create a global public sphere? 3) What do you understand by the phrase Hollywood hegemony? Discuss the reasons for the US domination of global film production and distribution. 4) Discuss the political and economic implications of the trend toward concentration of media power among a few largely Western conglomerates. 5) What evidence is there to suggest hybridization of media and cultural products? 6) Discuss how the internet has impacted upon transnational communication. Illustrate your answer with examples. 7) Enumerate the reasons for Anglo-American domination of global news. 8) How significant is the trend towards a contra-flow in global media products, especially in the field of news and entertainment? 9) What impact have the policies of international institutions such as the World Trade Organization had on global communications? 10) Why was the global satellite network, Intelsat, privatized? Who is likely to benefit from this privatization? Note: Please remember an essay is an analysis, an argument supported by evidence, and not a description. Apart from a clear argument, a good essay should be well-written, avoiding superfluous words and colloquial language. It should also have a ‘References’ section which must include every item referred to in the essay. Do not use other people’s words and ideas without acknowledgement. You must submit your paper with a covering form about plagiarism. Please refer to the course outline for grading criteria.