This media studies unit focuses on radio, in particular two radio case studies: the 1938 broadcast of The War of the Worlds and the contemporary BBC Radio 1 programme Newsbeat.
In this unit, students will:
explore media industries and media audiences, considering their historical and social contexts
consider concepts like media effects, moral panic theory, and audience reception (War of the Worlds)
examine the BBC's role as a public service broadcaster and how Newsbeat appeals to a young audience in a changing media landscape
discuss concepts of media convergence and regulation of radio
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The radio broadcast in its entirety
Orson Welles being grilled by newspaper journalists after the radio broadcast
Documentary on Stanley Cohen and his Moral Panic theory
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A digital version of the study booklet used in media studies lessons.
The key essentials of this topic for revision, including knowledge organisers, glossaries of key vocabulary/terminology and links to any additional resources.
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