Mass Media and Communication

The term “mass media communications” may not sound very exciting, but it is among the most dynamic and fastest growing fields of study in the world. Mass media communications are the variety of ways used to communicate with very large audiences such as the population of a city or entire country. Mass media communications include books, magazines, newspapers, radio, television, film, and now the Internet. So if you’re interested in exploring a career in publishing, journalism, broadcasting, film, advertising, public relations, media art, or the new Internet media, check out the new Mass Media Communications Program.

Mass media communication is an important component of almost every business and industry, and new career and job opportunities in mass media communications are being developed nearly every day. So if you’re interested in learning more about the new mass media or in exploring a career in publishing, journalism, broadcasting, film, advertising, public relations, media art, or the Internet media, check out the new Mass Media Communications Program.

TYPES OF MASS MEDIA

Activities:

Computers
Computers are machines that help people find answers to their questions. There are many kinds of computers. Some are very large; others are so small that we can put them in our pockets. There two basic main kinds of computers analog and digital. Computers can do many things; they can solve mathematics problems, record airline reservations, help in space flights and direct nuclear weapons. They can even speak and make translations from one language to another. Computers are becoming more and more popular. Many small businesses such as shoe stores and restaurants are using small office computers. These businesses use computers for jobs, such as keeping inventory (counting how many shoes they have sold, and counting how many and what kinds they still have.) these computers can help the business people make decisions about what to order, buy, deliver and so on. Home computers are also very popular. Everyone in the family can use these small, inexpensive devices. Children enjoy playing video games, like Pac-man and river raiders on them. In addition, they can use these aids to learn and review schoolwork. Adults often use these computers to help with the household budget, amount of money to spend. These versatile machines can also type letters.

1) What do children use computers for?

5. for making more money
   
6. for keeping records of their video games
   
7. for playing games and doing school work
   
8. for keeping records of their family budget
   

2) How do office computers help business people?

5. by keeping updated sales inventories
   
6. by ordering from small restaurants
   
7. by promoting the delivery of shoes
   
8. by buying in small stores

3) Why are computers getting more and more popular?

5. Because they serve humans in many fields
   
6. Because they are getting larger everyday
   
7. Because they represent money to spend
   
8. Because they can be analog