There are eight types of mass media we use to communicate with society: Books, Newspapers, Magazines, Movies, Recordings, Radio, Television and the Internet. Everyone experiences each type different from one another because we have a different way in which we use them. We use one more than another and we use each one for a different purpose. Growing up I had different experiences with each of the mass medias.
Books: I used books a lot growing up because it was the only source we used for book reports and science projects. I had to go to the library and search for the book that I needed. There was a “Book Log” in my school library where you had to look for your book’s location on a flash card. It was a process to check out a book because I never really bought a book growing up I would just check them out from the library. In a book I had to look for the information that I needed for my school projects, which I liked because it was something active to do. Reading books lets me imagine of what is going on in the book, it is a time to use my imagination.
Newspapers: I always see newspapers laying around my house because my dad reads them every morning. We have the newspaper delivered to our house every morning. I sometimes pick the newspaper up to read about what is going on in our community because it is the latest news. Growing up I use to always read the newspaper because I played football in high school so I would read the Sports section to see scores from previous games and to read about other football players. What I do not like about the newspaper is the author sometimes exaggerates the story and makes the headlines very appealing to catch the public eye.
Magazines: I enjoy reading magazines because it is a blend of information and pictures. I am a visual person so I sometimes need to see pictures of what the author is talking about. I own a couple of entertainment magazines and sometimes sit in my room and read the magazines because it is very entertaining to me. My favorite magazines are “Star” and “US Weekly” because I am into what is going on with celebrities and Hollywood and magazines is a great way to inform the public about celebrities.
Movies: I love and always watch movies ever since I was a kid. I use movies to bring people together. In high school going to the movies was the “thing” to do because it was entertaining and something romantic to do on a date. I would take my girlfriends to the movies as well as going with friends. Whenever my mom wants to spend the day with my sisters and I, she takes us to the movies. Even though you do not talk during a movie, there is still that bond you have with whoever you are watching it with. What I like about the movies is you can watch them at home and still get the same satisfaction as if you were to go to the theaters. There are days when I just want to stay home and watch movies all day, especially when it is raining.
Recordings: My day consists of listening to a lot of recordings. When I am at home, in my car, at the mall, at a restaurant, at the gym, at the doctors, there are always recordings playing. Music is my passion so I cannot go throughout my day without listening to music. I listen to music to relieve whatever I am feeling because songs talk about life. Music always gets me in a good mood; it is the closest you can get to hear the artist sing live. What I do not like about recordings is it can be a distraction and possible to dose off because I am so into what is being said.
Radio: I listen to the radio a lot because besides playing music, it is very informative. The radio provides me with the latest news and I like to listen to what the talk hosts’ talk about. I usually turn the radio on in the mornings for traffic updates and to hear about any news that are going on in the day. What I also like about the radio is they give away free tickets for concerts, I sometimes to call to see if I am the lucky caller number. I get the newest music from the radio because the radio deejays release all the newest on the radio.
Television: What I like about TV is it has various channels to watch for all types of interests. Unlike the movies, I can change the channel whenever I want. My family and I watch TV after dinner and watch shows that entertain all of us like, “American Idol”. The television has always been a type of entertainment for my family and I growing up, every year we watch the apple drop from New York City on TV and that gets us together as a family. I watch TV now whenever I am bored or have free time.
Internet: When I was a kid I didn’t know how to use the Internet, it was until my teenage years where I had to learn how to use it. I use the Internet for entertainment but for homework too. A lot of my homework is done online and I use the Internet as a source for my essays and school projects. Unlike before where I use to have to go to the library to find books, the Internet now provides me with information because books can be read online. I spend a lot of time on the Internet because if it isn’t for school purposes, I am using it for entertainment. I go on Face book and other social networks to communicate with my friends as well as online shop when the store does not have what I want. I know for my Business major I am going to be using the Internet a lot to communicate with others through emails. The Internet has revolutionized the generation today and will continue to in the future.
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