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Conversation Questions on Media

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What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘media’?

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What is the media?

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Do you think the media have too much power?

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What are the good and bad things about the media in your country?

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Do you like the fact that today, media coverage of world events in instantaneous and extensive?

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What do you think about countries that ban or restrict the media?

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Do you always believe the media?

8)

Is the media of your country biased towards the views of your government over the war on terror?

9)

How is today’s media different from that of 30 years ago?

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Can you think of any examples of the media being irresponsible?

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Would you like to work for the media?

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What do you think of the mass media?

3)

What countries do you think have very good media and which have not so good media?

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Why do people fear the media?

5)

Should there be any censorship of the media?

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Are reporters in today’s media lazy?

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Do you think the media tries to manipulate people or change their views?

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Is it a good idea for a country’s media to be controlled by the government?

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Do you trust the media?

10)

Does the media care more about truth or profits?