SCOM110 MEDIA AND CULTURE DISCUSSION- Liberty University
Topic: The Third Screen: Smartphones and Tablets and Media Uses and Impacts
Prompt: Consider the current impact of mobile computing devices and how we will consume media content. Be sure to watch the video presentations in Module/Week 2. Answer the following questions. Reference at least one in-text peer-reviewed citation as well as the textbook in your thread and both your posts to classmates. You must also include a biblical worldview in either your initial thread or one of your replies. See "Biblical worldview" below. This assignment requires that you use APA format.
i. Current mobile devices offer everything from ordering a pizza to playing video games to doing your banking. Is having this consumer control and access a benefit or are we ceding some control over to a few large media companies?
ii. How are today's evolving media content and mobility options increasing or decrease the quality and value of the media we have available to use as consumers?
iii. After viewing the trends shown in Laura Zalaznick's presentation "The Conscience of TV" of 6 years ago, what trends, if any can you identify between media content and economic, societal or social media trends in your life today? What parallels can you draw between television content and the state of America?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.