Overview
Journalism plays a vital role in shaping public memory by documenting events and providing context that influences how society remembers its past. Through reporting, journalists create narratives that can highlight certain aspects of events while downplaying others, thus shaping public perception. T...
Key Terms
Example: Public memory of historical events like wars.
Example: Journalism includes reporting, editing, and publishing news articles.
Example: Media coverage can change public perception of political issues.
Example: Cultural memory includes traditions, stories, and historical events.
Example: Journalists must verify facts before publishing.
Example: A case study on the coverage of a major political scandal.
Related Topics
Media Ethics
Explores the ethical considerations and responsibilities of journalists in their work.
intermediateHistorical Narratives
Examines how historical events are narrated and remembered in society.
intermediateDigital Journalism
Focuses on the impact of digital media on journalism practices and public memory.
advancedCrisis Communication
Studies how journalism and media communicate during crises and their impact on public perception.
advancedKey Concepts
Historical DocumentationMedia InfluencePublic PerceptionCultural Memory