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JOUR 175-Introduction to Mass Media-Whitehead

Records: The Soul's Medium Exercise

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Conduct a survey of three (3) people. Who you choose is up to you Friends, family, co-workers, random people on the street! 

All you have to do is ask each person to rank the following eight (8) types of music based on whether they think each type is good or bad for America.

  • Classical
  • Country
  • Gospel
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Rap
  • Soul

For each type, give them the statement, "[type of music] is good for America." Ask them if they strongly agree, somewhat agree, have no opinion somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree.

Post your results in the online discussion; you can use the form included in this week's materials section to help you record your results. Feel free to make notes in the margins to add to your post!

Is music evil?

Imagine that a friend of yours has a band and wants to make music her career. Which option would you recommend to her? Use thoughts and examples from the readings to justify your answer.

Big Label vs. Indie

With all that in mind, what – if anything – should be done about the problem? Or is it even a real problem? Should the PMRC being doing more (or less)? Should the RIAA be doing something? Use thoughts and examples from the readings to justify your answer.