Global Media Week 7 Class 1

NEWS QUIZ

Multiple Choice

The federal government shut down last week, stopping some services and sending hundreds of thousands of workers home. Democrats have said they will continue the shutdown until Republicans agree to restore funding for what?

• Electric vehicles tax credits

• Food assistance programs

• Medicaid

• Public broadcasting

Multiple Choice

The Trump administration said it would create a new website where Americans could buy drugs directly from manufacturers. What did officials say it would be called?

• MediTrump

• Trumpcare

• TrumpRx

• Donny's Drugs

Multiple Choice

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, announced this week that he was doing what?

• Ending his re-election campaign

• Taking a job as ambassador to Saudi Arabia

• Moving to New Jersey

• Resigning as mayor

Multiple Choice

Conservationist Jane Goodall was famously known for studying which animals?

• Leopards

• Elephants

• Parrots

• Chimpanzees

Multiple Choice

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm and a group of investors, including the Saudi government, are in talks to buy out which major video game publisher?

• Activision Blizzard

• Electronic Arts

• Nintendo

• Sony

Multiple Choice

Which Latin music superstar will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February?

• Bad Bunny

• J Balvin

• Karol G

• Marc Anthony

Multiple Choice

Is this a real person?

• yes, that's a young Margot Robbie in a brunette wig

• yes, that's a tradwife influencer

• no, that's AI generated

• what is 'real?"

Multiple Choice

It's Banned Books Week. Which author's books did public schools ban the most in the 2024-25 school year?

• Yusei Matsui

• Stephen King

• Sarah J. Mass

• Jodi Picoult

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did President Trump target with a 100% tariff last week?

• Foreign-made movies

• Plastic toys

• Coffee beans

• Aluminum cans

Multiple Choice

Taylor Swift’s new album came out on Friday. What is it called?

• The Agonized Writers Committee

• Blue

• The Bride and the Chief

• The Life of a Showgirl

Multiple Choice

What assignment did you have due this morning?

• Final Project

• Final Project Proposal

• Blog

• Midterm

Multiple Choice

What is Prof. Smalls doing this weekend that will make it hard to get feedback on late proposals?

• Waterfire

• New York Comic Con

• Homecoming

• Watching Netflix

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a key objective of studying the Global South and Global North?

• To understand global economicdisparities and their historical roots

• To memorize the names of all countries in each region

• To focus only on current events without historical context

• To ignore media representation of different regions

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why some stories travel globally while others do not?

• Differences in economic power and media infrastructure

• The language of the story

• The length of the story

• The genre of the story

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of 'developed countries' as described in the lesson?

• High income

• Advanced infrastructure

• Established institutions

• Lower living standards

Discussion

Different parts of the world have been called things like ‘Third World,’ ‘developing countries,’ or ‘Global South.’ Why do you think the words we use to describe these regions keep changing, and why does it matter which terms we use?

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Select

Which regions are typically included in the Global North according to more recent terminology?

• North America

• Western Europe

• Developed parts of Asia

• Latin America

Why Labels Matter: From Everyday Life to Global Media

Analyze how language shapes perception by applying labeling concepts to everyday examples, then connecting them to how nations are classified (Third World → Developing → Global South).

Poll

You’re working in retail. Which label would you rather see on your resume?

• Unskilled labor

• Entry-level retail associate

• Customer experience specialist

Jobs

The work is the same, but the language changes status. Similarly, “developing” vs. “emerging economy” suggests different value.

Same job, different labels. The first diminishes, the second neutral, the third elevates. Likewise, “Third World” made countries sound backward, “Developing” sounded neutral, and “Global South” reframes identity more positively.

Poll

Your team just lost last season. Which headline would you rather read?

• The losers of last year

• Underdogs with potential

• A team on the rise

Sports Team

Narratives matter. Media framing of regions as “poor,” “developing,” or “Global South” sets the tone for how others see them.

None of these change the team’s record — but the label shifts how fans and media perceive them. Similarly, nations haven’t “changed overnight,” but the labels attached to them shape global respect and policy.

Poll

You’re buying sneakers. Which description makes you more likely to buy?

• Cheap sneakers

• Affordable sneakers

• Budget-friendly sneakers with premium features

Products

Marketing shows us how powerful word choice is — cheap = low value, affordable = accessible, budget-friendly premium = aspirational. Nations are “branded” too. “Third World” sounded cheap, “Emerging Economies” sounds like value and potential.

Global South countries often get “cheap labor” branding vs. “growing markets” — and that language changes how outsiders value them.

Multiple Choice

The word “drain” in this headline suggests:

• Equal exchange of labor

• A positive partnership

• Exploitation or one-sided extraction

• Mutual benefit

Multiple Choice

The headline says “Rich countries” instead of “Global North.” Why?

• It’s easier for general readers to understand

• It’s a completely different group of countries

• It makes the South sound richer

• It avoids sounding negative

Multiple Choice

How does this headline frame the Global South?

• As an equal global player

• As a victim of exploitation

• As the one draining labor

• As the source of innovation

Multiple Choice

Which rewrite would make the Global South look more active?

• “Global South provides vital labor for the Global North”

• “Global South drains shocking labor from the North”

• “Global South faces shocking labor shortage”

• “Global South depends on Northern markets”

Multiple Choice

What’s missing from the headline?

• The voices of Global South workers

• The reasons workers migrate

• How the North benefits from this labor

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Climate Talks

Headlines often say “Global South bears the brunt of climate change.” What is the effect of this framing?

• It highlights injustice but risks stereotyping

• It shows the Global South has no climate issues

• It means Global North is unaffected

• It makes the South look wealthier

Climate Talks & Global Labels

• Framing matters: Saying the Global South bears the brunt highlights injustice but risks flattening diverse experiences into one victim narrative.

• Power dynamics: Headlines often cast the Global North as decision-makers and the South as sufferers — leaving out the South’s leadership and agency in climate negotiations.

• Missing stories: Many Global South countries are pioneering renewable energy, local climate solutions, and grassroots activism, but these rarely make headlines.

• Critical thinking: Ask — does this language empower or stereotype? Who gains visibility, and who gets silenced?

Multiple Choice

Migration Stories

In migration headlines, Global South migrants are often described as “escaping poverty” to reach the Global North. What’s missing from this framing?

• Migrants’ skills and contributions

• Historical reasons for migration

• Migration within the Global South

• All of the above

Migration Stories & Global Labels

• Framing matters: Headlines often show migrants as “escaping poverty” or “fleeing crisis,” which can reduce them to victims.

• Missing context: Rarely mention migrants’ skills, education, or contributions to the Global North economies.

• Unbalanced power: North is framed as the destination of opportunity; South is framed as desperate and unstable.

• What’s left out: Migration also happens within the Global South — but that’s seldom covered.

• Critical thinking: Ask — does this language erase agency? How might coverage change if migrants were framed as innovators, workers, or leaders?

Multiple Choice

India’s Moon Landing

India’s 2023 moon landing was described in some outlets as a “surprising success for a developing country.” What does this wording imply?

• India should not have been able to succeed

• India is equal to other space powers

• India is part of the Global North

• India has no space program

India’s Moon Landing & Global Labels

• Framing matters: Calling it a “surprising success” for a “developing country” implies India shouldn’t have been capable — reinforcing stereotypes of the Global South.

• Undermines achievement: The focus shifts from India’s scientific innovation to its label as “developing.”

• Double standard: Global North countries’ space missions are framed as expected milestones, not surprises.

• Agency & power: India’s success shows the Global South is not just a follower — it can lead in science, technology, and global prestige.

• Critical thinking: Ask — does the headline celebrate achievement or reinforce a hierarchy? How would the tone change if it simply said “India becomes the 4th country to land on the moon”?

Multiple Choice

What aspects of the Global South does this scene emphasize?

• Poverty and struggle

• Wealth and modernity

• Political leadership

• Technological innovation

Multiple Choice

How might international audiences interpret India after seeing this scene?

• As defined mainly by poverty

• As a rising tech hub

• As similar to the Global North

• As culturally advanced

Multiple Choice

Which narrative pattern does the scene reflect?

• Rags-to-riches fantasy

• Balanced realism

• Political thriller

• Global North lifestyle

Multiple Choice

What’s missing from this representation of India?

• Middle-class life

• Tech and business innovation

• Diversity of experience

• All of the above

Discussion Questions

• Why do you think Slumdog Millionaire was so popular in the West?

• Does the film give power to Indian voices, or mainly reinforce Western stereotypes?

• How does this connect to how media headlines frame the Global South vs. Global North?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are often missing from media coverage of the Global South?

• Technological advancement

• Positive economic growth

• Stereotypes of helplessness

• Local innovation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common media depiction of the Global South?

• Technological Innovation

• Images of Poverty

• Humanitarian Crises

• Stereotypes of Helplessness

Multiple Choice

What genre style does this scene use?

• Serious melodrama

• Satirical comedy

• Documentary

• Action

Multiple Choice

What cultural difference does the remake highlight?

• U.S. audiences prefer parody and satire

• Latin American audiences only enjoy melodrama

• The story is identical in both versions

• There are no cultural differences

Multiple Choice

Why might U.S. networks adapt a Venezuelan telenovela instead of just airing the original?

• To fit U.S. humor, pacing, and cultural references

• Because Americans don’t watch TV

• Because the original was not popular anywhere

• To erase Latin American culture entirely

Multiple Choice

What’s a risk of remaking Global South stories in the Global North?

• Losing cultural authenticity

• Gaining too many viewers

• Having too many subtitles

• Making the story more realistic

Multiple Choice

What does this example show about global media flows?

• Power often flows from the Global North, which profits from Global South stories

• All media influence flows equally both ways

• Global South controls Hollywood

• There is no cultural exchange

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

What criticism did 'Emily in Paris' face regarding its portrayal of French culture?

• It relied on stereotypes and lacked authenticity.

• It focused too much on historical events.

• It ignored American perspectives.

• It depicted only rural life.

Multiple Choice

How does media coverage of global migration often reinforce divisions between the Global North and Global South, and what are some impacts of this framing?

• By portraying Global South migrants as seeking better lives in the Global North and ignoring the complex reasons for migration, which reinforces hierarchies and obscures the benefits to the Global North.

• By focusing on the economic contributions of migrants to both regions equally.

• By highlighting only the positive stories of migration from the Global North to the Global South.

• By presenting migration as a random and unimportant phenomenon.

Multiple Choice

What global issue does Mr. Hyunh’s story connect to?

• Sports competition

• War and forced migration

• Climate change

• Global trade

Poll

How do you think Mr. Hyunh is portrayed in this clip?

• As helpless and one-dimensional

• As a father with deep love and resilience

• As a comic relief character

• As wealthy and privileged

Multiple Choice

How is Mr. Hyunh portrayed in this clip?

• As helpless and one-dimensional

• As a father with deep love and resilience

• As a comic relief character

• As wealthy and privileged

Multiple Choice

What does this story add to children’s TV representation?

• It erases immigrant voices

• It introduces complex immigrant experiences

• It only shows U.S. perspectives

• It ignores family struggles

Multiple Choice

How might U.S. audiences have interpreted this episode in the 1990s?

• As a light comedy

• As a rare glimpse into the consequences of U.S. wars abroad

• As irrelevant to them

• As a critique of cartoons

Multiple Choice

Why does this clip matter for a Global North vs. Global South discussion?

• It shows how a Global North cartoon can amplify Global South voices

• It shows the U.S. never tells immigrant stories

• It avoids migration completely

• It makes Global South characters villains

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the lesson objectives for understanding Global South vs. Global North?

• Define Key Concepts

• Explore Historical Context

• Analyze Media Representation

• Memorize Country Capitals