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Newspapers: The Times - Introduction

1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? on January 1785 , by John Walter and started using the name Times in 1788. 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition?   He suggested It should be  Politics and Foreign Affairs o bservations on the dispositions of domestic and foreign courts. 3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times ?   The Times  (UK) is generally characterized as a centre-right, conservative publication that often supports the governing party, although it features columnists from across the political spectrum. 4) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected?  It is Owned by  News UK , which is a subsidiary of  News Corp , the global media conglomerate controlled by the  Rupert Murdoch family . 5) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? a hard paywall and dig...
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Daily Mirror - Audience and Industries

  Audience 1) What is the Daily Mirror's audience? List the key statistics here. working-class, politically left-leaning (Labour-supporting), and aged over 55, with a significant shift toward digital consumption. 65+ 2) Why do the Mirror stories on the CSP pages appeal to the Daily Mirror audience? To build engagement  ffvfvgergf5ret 3) Why might a reader  enjoy  the Daily Mirror? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory to add detail to your answer. Information/Surveillance:   Readers use the paper to learn about current events, specifically through a Labour-supporting, anti-Conservative lens, which offers a familiar, reassuring worldview. Entertainment/Diversion:  The paper serves as a form of escapism, providing human interest stories, emotional narratives, and sports news that offer a distraction from everyday life.   4) Why are print newspapers generally read by older audiences?  Older adults grew up with print media as their pri...
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Newspapers: Blog Index

1. Introduction to Newspapers 2. Daily Mirror: CSP - Language and Representation 3.   Daily Mirror - Audience and Industries
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Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Language and Representations

  1) What political party does the  Daily Mirror  support? Is there any evidence to support this in the CSP pages we have studied? Labour party 2) How does the  Daily Mirror  represent the Post Office in the CSP pages? Why do you think they present them in this way? The Daily Mirror typically represents powerful institutions like the Post Office (especially during the Horizon scandal  negatively  portraying them as villains, big corporations that fail ordinary people 3) How is Fujitsu represented in the Daily Mirror CSP pages? Look particularly at the use of images on the front cover and the section on Fujitsu on the inside page. Give detailed answers with evidence from the CSP pages. Baseline-Hints at the longevity of the news story original form 2010s- familiarity+ recognition for Daily mirrors readers. Masthead- Consistent nature of the newspaper `mirror` reflects British society. 4) How are the Conservative Party represented in the Daily Mirror? Ag...
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Introduction to Newspapers

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? Celebrity gossip, sports  2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper?    Politics, economic 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspapers would they be likely to read? Labour party 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspaper would they be most likely to read? Conservative party  5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 50 years? Because of the rise of the internet and technology 6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK? Informing Citizens for Democratic Participation
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Learner Response

 0.1) 0 mark=dialogue 01.2)1 mark=lyra eating 01.3) 0 mark-The extract focues on the close-up – scene with handheld camera movement following the plate to the table. This focus on the food Will has cooked seems to establish him as the less dominant person in the relationship. extract. Will is often shown from a low angle which should suggest power or dominance. However, his expression and body language is very timid so in fact seems to further emphasise Lyra’s confidence. When Lyra is sitting at the table, the camera is deliberately placed at Lyra’s level so she is not presented as weak or vulnerable. 01.4) 6/20-Consider expressions and body language too and how these add to your impression. 02) 8/20- Consider how in His Dark Materials the teens are to read into their role. 03.1) 0 mark-user generated content made by the one uses the platform. 03.2) 0 mark- Instagram posts/twitter posts 04) 8/20- Make sure you consider both people equally. 05) 10/20- Consider how this all links to ...
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OSP: Language and Representation Blog Tasks

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 1) How does Marcus Rashford use different aspects of mise-en-scene (e.g. clothes/costume/ settings/locations) to create representations of himself on his website and social media?  Logo/brand- Home page links stuck, modern stylish Proffessional  2) What examples can you find of website pages, social media posts or aspects of his brand that create a positive representation of Marcus Rashford? You may wish to comment on his discussion of family or his campaigns -  his page on the FareShare campaign website  may help with this question. Professional footballer known for charity work,  social media  presence, and  positive representations . 3) How does Marcus Rashford's online presence challenge stereotypes? Think about gender (masculinity), race/ethnicity, social class or football here.  Marcus is presented as a black man who is using his platform to promote social activism. 4)  What representation of celebrity is created by Kim Kardashian...
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