The media is playing a more and more important role with every passing day. With increasing sources of information, fake news and social media pushing for our attention, this topic is hotter than ever.
task
1 Answer the questions below and discuss with your partners
What do you think of news coverage in the media today?
Do you feel it is impartial? How do you rate impartiality?
What role would you say money / funding / advertising plays in news coverage?
Do you like how news are covered in your country?
Would you rather get your information from public or private news outlets?
Do you consider it important to consult different sources?
Are we viewers subject to manipulation?
2 Watch the videos below and discuss