MCOM 105 NO CLASS NEXT WEEK 1 JMC

MCOM 105: NO CLASS NEXT WEEK 1

JMC School Convocation: December 21 st, 2017, 5 pm Check with Journalism Office (DBH 105) for more details. 2

School of Journalism and Mass Communications MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Tuesday, Nov. 28 th Textbook chapters 7, 8, 9, plus handout posted on website: Faith and Religion in Media Bring a pencil and a new answer sheet (#T&E 200) Current events will again be included on the test. 3

School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2017 William Randolph Hearst Award Thursday, Nov. 30 th MCOM 105 class meets @ 1: 30 in the MLK Library second floor. See video by Jennifer Gonzalez taken on the recent JMC School trip to Harlem, New York. The 2017 award honoree to be announced, and given this prestigious professional media award endowed by the Hearst Foundation. 4

School of Journalism and Mass Communications Planning a historic trip Spring Break 2018: *Travel back in time and experience some powerful moments in America’s Civil Rights Movement. *A selection process for students who want to go. *California state law requires this be privately funded. No taxpayer funds used. 5

Asians & Asian Americans in Media Nielson: “The Fasting Growing Population in U. S. ” 20. 5 million people or 6% of U. S. population 93% of Asian households have smartphones 51% of Asians have a wide range of technology 48% Asians use tech vs. Hispanics 35%, Blacks 29%, Everyone: 34%. Adults using video on smartphones: Hispanics 81% 11/16/17 Asians 80%

Info Source: Pew Research Among new arrivals in the U. S. (through immigration), Asians outnumber Hispanics: 7

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media The goal of the Transcontinental Railroad was to connect the industrialized East with the ever expanding West. The influx of Asian immigrants into the U. S. was perceived by some as an economic and political threat to the stability of the Caucasian dominated status quo. 8

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media Asian actors have been in supporting roles as domestic help or action hero sidekicks. “Hop Sing: the houseboy and cook character on the TV series Bonanza. “Charlie Chan, ” famous crime solving detective in early Hollywood films. “Mr. Sulu, ” George Takei on television’s original Star Trek series. 9

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media For most of the 20 th century, in media depictions (motion pictures and TV) shows writers would fall back on old Asian stereotypes. 21 st century inclusion of Asian characters in leading roles is now commendable, but slow to see consistently. 10

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media TV character Christina Yang was featured among the group of young doctors whose personal lives and work at Seattle Grace Hospital. Millions of TV viewers nationwide continue to watch this diversity showcase every Thursday evening on the ABC network. 11

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media Prejudice showcased during World War II in newspapers. The visuals presented in editorial cartoons portrayed the Japanese as bloodthirsty monsters who would not stop at any cost to conquer the world. 12

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media That image induced hysteria in Executive Order 9066, issue on Feb. 19, 1942 authorizing the internment of all individuals of Japanese ancestry. Hostility and distrust grew to the point where individuals were calling the American press for the incarceration of everyone of Japanese descent. 13

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media After World War II, newspapers signaled a change. "Visit Chinatown U. S. A. and you find an important racial minority group pulling itself up from hardship and discrimination to become a model of self-respect and achievement in today's America. (In the 1960 s) when it is being proposed that hundreds of billions be spent to uplift Negroes and other minorities, the nation's 300, 000 Chinese-Americans are moving ahead on their own - with no help from anyone else. " 14

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media Of the 4, 724 racially motivated "single bias" hate crimes that were reported in 2007, 217 were directed at Asian/Pacific Islander individuals. Prejudice & Hate Crimes Persist 15

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Asians in Media Today’s growing and diverse Asian population in America now requires the media to be more thoughtful, accurate and inclusive. 16

Online Handout: www. profbob. com/0 A 1%20 A%20 Div ersity%20 in%20 Media. html Next… 11/16/17

Current Info: Pew Research on Religions: Groups in the U. S. by tradition, family and denomination 18

Current Info: Pew Research on Religions: Groups in the U. S. by tradition, family and denomination 19

Current Info: Pew Research on Religion Christian 48% Nothing 20% Agnostic 10% Hindu 5% Atheist 5% Jewish 3% Buddhist 2% Muslim 1% Particular 20

Overview: World Beliefs/Faiths/Symbols Atheist: A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. Agnostic: A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of God, or nature of God, or of anything beyond material phenomena; a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God. 21

Overview: World Faiths & Religions 22

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 – Religion & Faith Prominent French film critic Andre Bazin categorized movie religious themes focused on: 1. Biblical/Religious text. 2. Personal stories of people. 3. Clergy struggling with faith. Filmmakers have taken liberties in all of these films. Some share themes from multiple religious texts. Martyrdom ( dying for the belief ) is a common focus. ‘Passion of The Christ’ – graphic depiction of crucifixion ‘Malcom X’ pro Black beliefs about Islam & Whites. 23

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 – Religion & Faith “Viewers fall in love with Anne, the embodiment of horrors. ” “The relentless gore is self defeating. I felt abused. ” said Newsweek critic David Ansen about Passion of The Christ. 24

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 – Religion & Faith The solemnity of the Jewish faith film. Musician Al Jolson is beaten and leaves home. He opts to sing secular jazz vs. becoming the rabbi’s cantor. His father says “I’ll teach him better than debase the voice God gave him. ” His mother realizes this style of music IS his way of singing for God “that belongs to the whole world now. ” Yentl – A young woman loves studying the Tallmud, but a prominent religious school refuses in the early 1900 s to teach women. 25

MCOM 105: Readings Test 2 Review Television has embraced religion from the beginning. The ever bigoted Archie Bunker used religious slurs in almost every way possible. Touched by an Angel featured timely personal stories about every day people struggling in life. “God loves you” most popular line weekly. 26

MCOM 105: NO CLASS NEXT WEEK New World religious settlers from England called the Pilgrims hosted the first “Thanksgiving” celebration for their successful harvest and survival. President Lincoln in 1864 made the annual tradition permanent by and establishing the fourth Thursday in November as the official national holiday. 27

Annual FAITH RELATED CELEBRATIONS How could you greet someone in December to demonstrate respect for their religious cultures? When uncertain ASK. Most like to share! 28

Non-Religious Holiday Season Greeting 29

( CHRISTIANS ) “MERRY CHRISTMAS” Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christians believe he is the Son of God who came to save all mankind by forgiveness of sins. His death reconciled humanity with God forever. 30

( JEWS ) “SHALOM” PEACE Chanukah is the Jewish eight day, wintertime “festival of lights, ” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. It celebrates the rededication of the ancient Jewish Holy Temple. 31

(MIDDLE EAST) DARI: SALE NOO MOBARAK The words “Kul aam wa anatom bekhayr” literally means “I wish you well on this occasion every year, ” which is usually used as “Happy New Year”. 32

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MCOM 105: Have a joyful celebration! 34