Press and Society
Dr Christopher Scanlon
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The Broken Business Model (audio only)
Press and Society
05/10/12 • 51 min
How the business model of newspapers, magazines and increasingly, the book publishing industries is changing, and what the dynamics of the changing business model means for journalism.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
A (Very) Brief History of the Press (audio only)
Press and Society
03/15/12 • 93 min
How did we get here? In this seminar, we take a step backwards to examine the rise of the press within the larger context of the development of the public sphere, civil society and the transition from monarchical rule to parliament. We also look at the development of the press in Australia, with early examples of Australian newspapers.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Tabloids and Tabloidisation
Press and Society
05/17/12 • 70 min
Broadsheet good, Tabloid bad. That's one way of characterising the distinction between so-called 'quality' media and the tabloids. Another view has it that broadsheets and so-called quality news outlets are elitist and out of touch with people's everyday concerns.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Sex, Lies and Videotape
Press and Society
04/27/12 • 88 min
A core function of the press is to reflect a society back to itself. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of the relations of the sexes. Indeed, in the west, at least, the press has played a key role in facilitating relations of equality — both directly as an employer of women and also in speaking up for the rights of women. Perhaps. But not always. This seminar examines how the press and journalists have helped to constitute and shape gender relations.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
The Propaganda Model and its Critics (audio only)
Press and Society
04/19/12 • 46 min
Is the press free? Not everyone thinks so. Edward Hermann and Noam Chomsky argue that much of the news - even the most highly respected news outlets - subtly (and not-so-subtly) promote certain views and ideas while ignoring (or actively demonising) others.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Ownership and Control
Press and Society
04/04/12 • 84 min
What is the pattern of newspaper ownership in Australia? Does it matter who owns the press or how many people own it - particularly given the rise of new technologies?
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
New Values: Freedom, Truth, and Objectivity
Press and Society
03/29/12 • 115 min
What are the values of the fourth estate? Chief among them are truth, objectivity and freedom. All of these values are controversial.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
The Press and Society
Press and Society
03/22/12 • 104 min
The press exists to serve a society - or at least different communities within a society. Successful media outlets respond to, and met the needs of readers, right? The reality is more complex.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
A (Very) Brief History of the Press
Press and Society
03/15/12 • 93 min
How did we get here? In this seminar, we take a step backwards to examine the rise of the press within the larger context of the development of the public sphere, civil society and the transition from monarchical rule to parliament. We also look at the development of the press in Australia, with early examples of Australian newspapers.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Tabloids and Tabloidisation (audio only)
Press and Society
05/17/12 • 70 min
Broadsheet good, Tabloid bad. That's one way of characterising the distinction between so-called 'quality' media and the tabloids. Another view has it that broadsheets and so-called quality news outlets are elitist and out of touch with people's everyday concerns.
Copyright 2012 Christopher Scanlon / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Press and Society have?
Press and Society currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Press and Society cover?
The podcast is about Australia, Media, Society, Journalism, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Press and Society?
The episode title 'The Back Pages and Supplements (audio only)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Press and Society?
The average episode length on Press and Society is 84 minutes.
When was the first episode of Press and Society?
The first episode of Press and Society was released on Mar 1, 2012.
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