CJVA302: Week 11
Current events around the
English-speaking world
Role of the media in modern society
This week in the news
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New Zealand
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 “Jacindamania”
 Climate-refugee visa
Africa
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 Modern-day slavery in Libya
Who is to blame?
 Fledgling democracies:
Elections in Kenya:
2nd term for Uhuru Kenyatta & William Ruto
Elections in Liberia:
runoff between Weah & Boakai
The Fourth Estate
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 What is the “fourth estate”?
“…a segment of society that wields an indirect
but significant influence on society even
though it is not a formally recognized part of
the political system.” (Wikipedia)
 Changing meaning over time, but today…
Media in modern society
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https://www.ted.com/talks/stephanie_busari_how
_fake_news_does_real_harm#t-370362
https://www.ted.com/talks/eli_pariser_beware_onl
ine_filter_bubbles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtTHzegMWA
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Poverty in India…
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…and the power of simple solutions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd5UIuq3aoQ
https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_madiath_better_toilets_better_life
Additional sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/20/world/asia/jacinda-
ardern-new-zealand.html?_r=0
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/31/new-
zealand-considers-creating-climate-change-refugee-visas
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