Lesson Three

Intro - Media and Communication

Key Issues 
How is diversity influenced by the media and communication technologies?
How is identity affected by media coverage of world events?
How is identity affected by the dominance of American media? 
To what extent is identity affected by communication technology and the media in a globalizing world?

In today’s world many different countries can communicate almost instantly which provides both advantages and disadvantages. In this section, students will study interconnected communication technologies to learn of its effect on cultural diversity and individual identity.