International Conflict and the Media: A Curriculum Guide

This social studies curriculum guide broadly examines the relationships between the media and the military during wartime. It is divided into three units and includes 25 activities. The first unit, "Media and Conflict," begins with an examination of the historical context of the U.S. press...

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Main Author Smith, Andrew F
Format Web Resource
LanguageEnglish
Published The American Forum for Global Education 2000
Subjects
Constitutional History
Constitutional Law
Current Events
Foreign Countries
Geography
Gulf War
Mass Media
Mass Media Effects
Mass Media Role
Secondary Education
Social Studies
United States History
War
World History
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Summary:This social studies curriculum guide broadly examines the relationships between the media and the military during wartime. It is divided into three units and includes 25 activities. The first unit, "Media and Conflict," begins with an examination of the historical context of the U.S. press and media and international conflicts. The second unit focuses on the Gulf War as a case study. The third unit examines the media in the Gulf War. Detailed student handouts and activity instructions are provided along with an extensive teacher's guide. (Contains 56 resources.) (RJC)