Historical and Cultural Connections – Objectivity in the Media

The role of the media has never played a more important role in the lives of everyday citizens than it does right now in this contemporary age. Technological advances in the last sixty years have connected people in a way not even imagined in the early half of the 20th century. Today, a speech or major political event can be broadcasted as it happens to all corners of the globe and beyond. No group has more power over change in this world than the media, which reports everything directly to the people in real time.

In this topic, you will explore the idea of an objective point of view in the media and discuss whether or not objectivity is possible. You will also begin a novel study on one of two postmodern, contemporary novels.

Essential Questions

• What is objectivity?
• Why is objectivity in the media important?