Mass Media: Development and Literacy Assignment Options
Brittnee Green
University Of Phoenix
HUM/186

Mass Media: Development and Literacy Assignment Options
In today’s society mass media has such an influence whether it is positive or negative. It plays an important role in our everyday lives. Mass media affects everyone in the world.
The purpose of mass media is everything tied into the advancement of technology and most often education, news, internet, television, magazines, and so much more. “Culture is made up of both the products that a society fashions and, perhaps more important, the processes that forge those products and reflect a culture’s diverse values.” (Campbell, R., Martin, C., & Fabos, B.) (pg. 6). In this paper was will be discussing the following: What were the major developments in the evolution of mass media during the last century? How did each development influence American culture? What is meant by the term media convergence, and how has it affected everyday life? Lastly, we will conclude as to, why media literacy is important for responsible media consumption today. With the influence surrounding mass media in America has really showcased its growth in technology but also worldwide with different cultures. And having that form of communication lets us know what is going on. With looking at all of these components, we are then able to see how mass media and media literacy joins together to make the society what is today and for the future ahead.
The major developments of the last century were surrounded with getting information from magazines and newspapers, but also the broadcast of the radio and television stations. With the century advancing it has continued to become such a demand in today’s society. For instance, with taking a look at magazines and the newspapers which was the first development, people during that time