Introduction to Mass Media

Chapter 5 & 6 Discussion Questions: Recordings and Radio

Instructor: Keith Forrest

 

 

How are radio and television similar and different?

 

How does radio affect your attitudes, beliefs, and values?

 

How are radio and recordings linked to one another?  Why?

 

Is radio an active or passive medium?

 

How many hours a week do you listen to radio?

 

What stations and programs do you listen to?  Why?

 

Do you purchase your music in stores or on line?  Why?

 

Do you listen to a song/album before you purchase it?  What source do you use?

 

How does music affect your attitudes, beliefs, and values?

 

Radio and Recordings are both owned by fewer and fewer companies.  Does this create any concerns?