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Lesson Plan //
Politics - Who Rules

The Media

Aims

  • To understand the influence the media have over the political views and opinions of people

Objectives:

  • To consider the uses and purpose of the media
  • To discuss the possible dangers and misuse of the media
  • To examine how the law protects people from media intrusion
  • To explain how the government uses the media to attract and keep voters

Keywords:

  • media
  • spin doctor

Resources:

  • The 'Media' section of the 'Who Rules?' website



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