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Essay On Mass Communication

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Introduction

Mass media is the main source that majority of us turn to when we want to know about the latest current events, watch videos or find out the definition of a word. In many cases, mass media is the only source that majority of people relies on for news. From this single source, people receive their knowledge of the world. As we all know, Radio, printed media (magazines, newspapers etc.), televisions and internet are the types of mass media. But in this assignment, we are going to discuss about one type of mass media that has become an integral part of homes in the modern world. Televisions.
The presence of televisions has been such a stronghold over the years and every household owns at least one. Televisions, other than for entertainment, also a valuable resource for advertising and different kinds of programming. Televisions gives a very convenient way to connect to the outside, even if the person lives in a remote place.

Key communication concept
Communication can be thought of as a process or flow. Communication will take place when a purpose, expressed as a message to be conveyed, is needed. The following are the process of communication.
Firstly, the message, that contains the thoughts and ideas, passes on between the source (the sender) and a receiver. The message is then encoded, converted or translated …show more content…

American Idol been a huge hit from season 1 to Season 15. Fans are familiar with the show’s format, four judges critique amateurs who think they can sing. In 2006, one of the contestant who didn’t make it was Paula Goodspeed. Her performance was badly criticized by the judges, and judge Simon Cowell went too far by wondered aloud how Paula could sing with “that much metal” in her mouth as she was, at that time, has braces on. Simon Cowell was rebuke by many for being too harsh. Not long after, Paula committed suicide in front of one of the judge’s home. The cause of her death was over dosing of

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