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Agenda Setting and Gate keeping theory

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1) The document summarizes two communication theories: the agenda-setting theory and the gatekeeping theory. 2) The agenda-setting theory proposes that mass media has the ability to influence the public agenda by deciding what issues are important. The gatekeeping theory suggests that media filters information that reaches the public by controlling access. 3) Both theories are influenced by social and ideological factors and are subject to criticism that reality may not be accurately portrayed due to the subjective decisions of editors and gatekeepers.

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BS Communication Studies 5th Semester 2016 ¨C 2020 Topic for presentation : Agenda setting theory Gatekeeping theory Presented by: Mahroosh Mazhar (546) Rabia Abid (550) Presented to: Ma¡¯am Hina
Introduction: Mass communication plays an important role in our society. The main purpose is to Inform us, entertain us, and educate us. Agenda setting theory Introduction: Agenda: ¡°Agenda is a list or outline of things to be considered or done.¡± Agenda Setting theory: This theory stated as: ¡°The process of whereby the mass media determines what we think and worry about.¡±
History: ? Lippmann in 1992, predicted that media had the power to influence the public to form public opinion. ? Cohen in 1963, refined Lippmann¡¯s concept and developed a deeper meaning of ¡°agenda setting¡± . ? Maxwell Mc Combs and Donald L. Shaw in 1972, formulated the agenda setting theory.
Types of Agenda Setting Theory: three major types are: 1. Public Agenda Setting Theory. 2. Media Agenda Setting Theory. 3. Policy Agenda Setting Theory. Assumptions: ? The press and the media do not reflect reality; they filter and shape it. ? Media concentration on a few issues and subjects only. Levels of Agenda Setting Theory: o First level: Enacts the subjects that are important. o Second level: Decide what parts of the subjects are important.
Criticism: ? Agenda setting of any media is difficult to measure. ? People might not look at the details and miss some important parts resulting in misunderstanding. ? Surveys and studies are subjective and not very accurate. There are too many variables to consider. ? People have many options to read the same stories from different angles due to new media nowadays. So, people have various choices on what to see or hear. Conclusion: it has many useful uses in our society. It gives power to media what news we will see or hear.
Gatekeeping Theory Gatekeeper: ¡°Gatekeeper is a person who controls the access to something or someone.¡± The role of gatekeeper may include: ? To control ? To manage ? To transfer Gatekeeping theory: This theory stated as: ¡°Gatekeeping is a process by which information is filtered to the public by media.¡±
History: ? Kurt Zadek Lewin in 1943, coins the word gatekeeping, it is used only for block unwanted or useless things by a gate. ? David Manning White in 1950, was the person who seized upon Lewin¡¯s comments and turned it solidly towards journalism. ? Mc Combs and Shaw in 1970s, founded that audience is only attached to the news, which is covering by media.
David manning white model Example : N1: raining in Norway (discarded) N2 : news about Barak Obama N3 : turmoil in Syria N4: problem of local youth(discarded)
Functions of Gatekeeping theory: The main functions of gatekeeping theory are: 1. To limit the information. 2. To expand the information. 3. To reinterpret the information. 4. Setting agenda. Factors of Gatekeeping theory: Factors that have influence on Gatekeeping theory: 1. Social values 2. Ideology 3. Policies 4. Personal feelings
Assumption: ? Gatekeeper decide which information will go forward. ? Media gatekeeping showed that decision making is based on principles of news values. ? Gatekeeper can also seen in institutions or organizations i.e. in political system there are many gatekeepers, which control the access the position of power and regulate the flow of information and political influence. Criticisim: ? The theory suggests that there is one gate but in reality there might be many gates. ? The reality might not be shown as it is. ? It can cause negative presentation and abuse of power. ? Editors and other gatekeepers change the priority of news.
Conclusion: Gatekeeping is a process of how information moves from source to receiver. The gate keeping studies is the process that forces operating on more than individuals levels, also the routine level play a important role in the decision of journalistic making. When gatekeepers possess have values such as transparency and honesty the result is targeted information, otherwise gatekeeping is used for personal gain.

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Agenda Setting and Gate keeping theory

  • 2. BS Communication Studies 5th Semester 2016 ¨C 2020 Topic for presentation : Agenda setting theory Gatekeeping theory Presented by: Mahroosh Mazhar (546) Rabia Abid (550) Presented to: Ma¡¯am Hina
  • 3. Introduction: Mass communication plays an important role in our society. The main purpose is to Inform us, entertain us, and educate us. Agenda setting theory Introduction: Agenda: ¡°Agenda is a list or outline of things to be considered or done.¡± Agenda Setting theory: This theory stated as: ¡°The process of whereby the mass media determines what we think and worry about.¡±
  • 4. History: ? Lippmann in 1992, predicted that media had the power to influence the public to form public opinion. ? Cohen in 1963, refined Lippmann¡¯s concept and developed a deeper meaning of ¡°agenda setting¡± . ? Maxwell Mc Combs and Donald L. Shaw in 1972, formulated the agenda setting theory.
  • 5. Types of Agenda Setting Theory: three major types are: 1. Public Agenda Setting Theory. 2. Media Agenda Setting Theory. 3. Policy Agenda Setting Theory. Assumptions: ? The press and the media do not reflect reality; they filter and shape it. ? Media concentration on a few issues and subjects only. Levels of Agenda Setting Theory: o First level: Enacts the subjects that are important. o Second level: Decide what parts of the subjects are important.
  • 6. Criticism: ? Agenda setting of any media is difficult to measure. ? People might not look at the details and miss some important parts resulting in misunderstanding. ? Surveys and studies are subjective and not very accurate. There are too many variables to consider. ? People have many options to read the same stories from different angles due to new media nowadays. So, people have various choices on what to see or hear. Conclusion: it has many useful uses in our society. It gives power to media what news we will see or hear.
  • 7. Gatekeeping Theory Gatekeeper: ¡°Gatekeeper is a person who controls the access to something or someone.¡± The role of gatekeeper may include: ? To control ? To manage ? To transfer Gatekeeping theory: This theory stated as: ¡°Gatekeeping is a process by which information is filtered to the public by media.¡±
  • 8. History: ? Kurt Zadek Lewin in 1943, coins the word gatekeeping, it is used only for block unwanted or useless things by a gate. ? David Manning White in 1950, was the person who seized upon Lewin¡¯s comments and turned it solidly towards journalism. ? Mc Combs and Shaw in 1970s, founded that audience is only attached to the news, which is covering by media.
  • 9. David manning white model Example : N1: raining in Norway (discarded) N2 : news about Barak Obama N3 : turmoil in Syria N4: problem of local youth(discarded)
  • 10. Functions of Gatekeeping theory: The main functions of gatekeeping theory are: 1. To limit the information. 2. To expand the information. 3. To reinterpret the information. 4. Setting agenda. Factors of Gatekeeping theory: Factors that have influence on Gatekeeping theory: 1. Social values 2. Ideology 3. Policies 4. Personal feelings
  • 11. Assumption: ? Gatekeeper decide which information will go forward. ? Media gatekeeping showed that decision making is based on principles of news values. ? Gatekeeper can also seen in institutions or organizations i.e. in political system there are many gatekeepers, which control the access the position of power and regulate the flow of information and political influence. Criticisim: ? The theory suggests that there is one gate but in reality there might be many gates. ? The reality might not be shown as it is. ? It can cause negative presentation and abuse of power. ? Editors and other gatekeepers change the priority of news.
  • 12. Conclusion: Gatekeeping is a process of how information moves from source to receiver. The gate keeping studies is the process that forces operating on more than individuals levels, also the routine level play a important role in the decision of journalistic making. When gatekeepers possess have values such as transparency and honesty the result is targeted information, otherwise gatekeeping is used for personal gain.