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Globalization and the Future of Media MCQ

Which of these are reasons why the theory of cultural imperialism may be limited?

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Correct Answer: All of these

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Which of these is not one of the trends that have facilitated the expansion of global creative industries, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development?

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Correct Answer: The increased regulation of national cultural and media policy

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McLuhan’s vision of the “global village” remains largely unfulfilled because ______.

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Correct Answer: Traditional mass media remains concentrated in a few hands

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The idea of the “cultural exception” is used to promote global free trade policies which allow U.S. media to be exported to other countries.

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Correct Answer: False

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The idea of the “cultural exception” is used to promote global free trade policies which allow U.S. media to be exported to other countries.

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Correct Answer: False

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Which of these is not a reason why some U.S. media products have been so successful in other countries?

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Correct Answer: Foreign audiences prefer the values and norms of the United States over their traditional culture.

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The gap in access to information and communication technologies between the wealthy and poor regions of the world is known as ______.

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Correct Answer: The global digital divide

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The gap in access to information and communication technologies between the wealthy and poor regions of the world is known as ______.

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Correct Answer: The global digital divide

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The term “global media” is misleading because ______.

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Correct Answer: Ownership and control of the media are centralized and concentrated in a few wealthier nations

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Government involvement in the organization and production of media puts it at high risk for censorship and state domination.

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Correct Answer: False

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The argument that media products from the west shape the cultures of other nations is called ______.

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Correct Answer: Cultural imperialism

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Visual media, such as television or movies, is one of the easiest products to sell globally.

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Correct Answer: False

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Why is the Free Basics program controversial?

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Correct Answer: It violates net neutrality.

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Regardless of the direction that the future of media takes, it will have a large global facet.

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Correct Answer: True

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In Africa, only about 10% of the population has access to the Internet.

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Correct Answer: True

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Which of the following is NOT a structural change that weakened the capacity of national governments to regulate the media?

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Correct Answer: National governments and international organizations feel pressure from global media conglomerates and transnational private capital.

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Which media outlet has a global reach of more than a half-billion households, do Croteau and Hoynes focus on as an example to illustrate the global expanse of major media companies?

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Correct Answer: MTV

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