Media Bias & Philosophy Intro

Objective

• Describe different perspectives on media bias
• Evaluate forms of bias present in the news media

Agenda

1. Attendance
2. News
1. Democratic Convention Day 1
2. Warm-Up #5
1. The most direct attacks happened first, while Michelle Obama, the last speaker, was far more positive in general and indirect in any criticism of Mitt Romney .  Why do you think they structured the speeches this way?
3. Watch Michelle Obama's Speech (Part)
4. Dropbox
5. Make accounts
6. Access files
3. Issue #2: Bias
1. Vote:  Which of the following are the primary biases in the media (pick 1-2)?
1. Ideology
2. Profit
3. Corporate
2. Stewart vs. Wallace
4. Issue #3: Utilitarianism
1. Intro To Philosophy
2. Our First Moral Questions...
5. Test #1 Tomorrow
1. Multiple Choice - 20 points
1. Current Events (Summer News + First 2 Weeks)
2. Journalism & Bias  (SEE PPT ON RIGHT)
2. Essay - 20 points
1. Apply Core Values of Journalism  (Accuracy, Fairness, Balance)
2. Analyze Forms of Bias (Ideology, Profit, Corporate)