Essays about: "media theories"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 697 essays containing the words media theories.

1. 1. “Cross Your Fingers and Hope You Don’t Get Hacked” : A Qualitative Study on The Psychological Factors Behind Non-Compliance with Cybersecurity Recommendations

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Rebecca Biese; Gabriél Österwall; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Cybersecurity is one of the most important issues in today’s digitalized society, with new technology and security policies constantly being developed. However, one of the largest challenges threatening cybersecurity is the human factor — an aspect that is often overlooked in cybersecurity research and development. READ MORE

3. 2. The Strategical Use of Othering in Western Media : How is the Russian advancement in Africa depicted in Western media?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Vilda Karström; [2024]
   Keywords : Othering; Western Media; Russia; Africa;

   Abstract : In this paper I present a discourse analysis on the narrative and depiction of the Russia developmental, diplomatic, and military cooperation advancements in the African continent in Western media, and its consequences on the general public. Through the analysis of 31 articles from 8 different newspapers from Italy, Sweden, the UK, and the US, and through the theoretical lens of theories of Western media and the phenomenon of othering and orientalism, I reach the conclusion that Western narrative regarding Russia’s advancements in Africa changes based on whether Russia is perceived as succeeding or failing, with a constant undertext that the West is not happy about eventual deepening relations between Russia and the continent. READ MORE

4. 3. Authorship in AI Cinema : The Frost through the lens of Walter Benjamin

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Filmvetenskap

   Author : Taras Låvenberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Authorship; AI; AI Cinema; Critical film theory; Generative Media; Film Studies; The Frost; Walter Benjamin.;

   Abstract : The rapid development of generative AI technology challenges traditional ideas of authorship. This thesis investigates the concept of authorship in AI cinema, an emerging approach to filmmaking where advanced AI technology is used in the film production process. The study is focused on the AI film The Frost (Josh Rubin, 2023). READ MORE

5. 4. Famine declarations in conflict situations: A critical examination of the process of famine declaration in situations of conflict induced famine and starvation

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Benjamin Holmsten; [2023-10-19]
   Keywords : Famine; starvation; famine and conflict; famine declaration; Tigray; Ethiopia; South Sudan;

   Abstract : This study focuses on providing a critical examination of the current process of famine declaration in situations of conflict induced famine, with special consideration of political influences towards the process. The research methodology consists of two case studies, one from the Tigray-war, Ethiopia (2020-2022), and one from South Sudan from the start of the civil war in 2013 up until today. READ MORE

6. 5. ¿Quién dió la orden? Mediations for social change, affects and digital media

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Gisselle Vanessa Martín Chocontá; [2023]
   Keywords : Mediations; affects; digital media; social change; connective action; collective action; meaning-making; social movements; political agency; Twitter.; Mediaciones; afectos; medios digitales; cambio social; acción conectiva; acción colectiva; producción de sentido; movimientos sociales; agencia política; Twitter.;

   Abstract : In 2019,  Movice and CT created a mural that depicts faces of  high-ranking military officers who were in command when more than 6.000 civilians were killed by soldiers and were presented as guerilla members. READ MORE