personal reflection of MLC class Week 4

Even though it's rather confusing, but it is quite interesting to know the many classical sociological theories of media. The theories of Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Waber and George Herbet. I learn about social media on how it uses people to sell certain products and how important the people are in the context of social media. It can be done through, social networkings and etc. It's also about the ideal value or the communication between the people.

ALSO, I got to learn about the media models. Hot and cold media, entertainment and information, the elitist and the populist.

Social media

This kind of phenomenon has affected me in many ways. Instead of being bombarded with advertisements and all, I get to read the comments of others. I get to have a better insight of the particular thing. Instead being force to make a decision then and then, Through many different kinds of social media, I get to make my decision by listening and reading other people's comments, their suggestions, the evaluate their pros and cons and then make the decision based on the reflections of others.

For example, If I were to choose a favourite ice cream flavour out of the many others. If I were to ask around on which is better. The suggestions from others, the comments and so on. Then I will be able to decide which ice cream flavour suits me best.

It also works the other way round. If I were the producer, I can start forums or surveys online to know the thoughts of my customers. It is like an interaction between consumer and customer. It's like creating a relationship so that I will better understand the needs of my customers, their expectations and so on.

Social Media

I find the video very interesting. It is definitely an insight look into social media.
Taken from www.wikipedia.com
"Social media are primarily Internet- and mobile-based tools for sharing and discussing information."

Internet has evolve so much that it has become one of the necessities of our lives. The internet has helped us in many ways. For example, social media. Companies can spend less on physical advertisements like advertisements on TV, radio, newspapers and many others. The internet has helped made it easier for companies or anyone in fact to get opinions, suggestions and comments through various ways. For example, Take the famous video sharing website, You tube. A lot of people upload videos and they expect people to comment. Then, through the comments, they are to know the requirements or expectations of the viewers. They are also able to improve on that particular action and so on. This kind of social media has opened up many doors as it creates an interaction between producers and consumers. It is like exchanging of comments, ideas and suggestions. It helps also the consumers as they are able to read comments of past users and it makes it easier for the consumers to make decisions. Social media can be in many forms. It can be in forums, social networkings and etc.

This is definitely a smart and productive way of knowing the people's needs and helping the people satisfy their own needs. It helps the people to be more decisive and able to make decisions through the comments and experiences of previous users.

Social Media Video

Blog Assignment: Topic 1 :

Dear Media Culture students,

Here is your very first topic for your Blog Assignment.

Please view this short video on Social Media. (You can post this video on your blog)

Discuss how this new phenomenon is affecting your life and the lives around you.

IMPORTANT: Do not take other people's words as your own. Please state your source when quoting someone or article.

DEADLINE: 12 midnight, Sunday, 1st March 2009

Each student must post at least 2 critical reflection on topic given (4%), 1 personal reflection on the media culture class (1%), over a period of 5 days to 7 days *please refer to CHECKLIST FOR ASSESSMENT at Blog Assignment Brief for more details.

If you are not sure what to do, please email me at helena.song@mmu.edu.my.