The Power of the Media · The Legislative Process

Media Ownership and Bias

Investigating how media ownership influences the news agenda and public opinion.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide what constitutes fake news in a digital age?
  2. 2What rights are in tension between freedom of speech and the right to privacy?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like for regulating social media algorithms?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Democracy in Action
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and Democratic Action
Unit: The Power of the Media
Period: The Legislative Process

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