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Edexcel GCSE German
Thematic Context 8: Communication and Media
8.2 Media Consumption
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Media consumption refers to the use of different forms of media by
individuals
Books offer a deep,
immersive
reading experience
Match the media type with its consumption style:
Radio ↔️ Multitasking
TV ↔️ Visual and auditory
Internet ↔️ Interactive
The internet offers a vast range of content and
interactivity
Children and adults consume media in the same ways
False
What does media consumption refer to?
Using different types of media
Examples of media types include television, social media, and
newspapers
Media consumption serves
purposes
such as entertainment, information, and education
What is an example of media being used for entertainment?
Watching a movie
Order the following examples of social media uses from most common to least common:
1️⃣ Staying in touch with friends
2️⃣ Following current events
The shift to digital media has decreased the variety of media consumption options
False
Match the media type with its example of use:
Newspapers ↔️ Reading the local newspaper on Sunday
Podcasts ↔️ Listening during a workout
Social Media ↔️ Posting photos on Instagram
One factor influencing media choice is
convenience
Social influence
is a factor that can affect media choice
What may deter viewers from subscribing to streaming services?
Subscription costs
People listen to the radio for an average of 1-2 hours daily during their
commute
Order the average daily media use from most to least time spent:
1️⃣ Television
2️⃣ Social Media
3️⃣ Newspapers
Children often use television for entertainment, while adults might use the
internet
for work
What does media consumption refer to?
Interaction with media forms
Reading a book involves deep
immersion
Listening to the radio is a form of
multitasking
media consumption.
What is the consumption style associated with the internet?
Interactive
Match the media type with its consumption style:
Books ↔️ Deep immersion
Radio ↔️ Multitasking
Television ↔️ Visual and auditory
Internet ↔️ Interactive
What might children watch on TV for entertainment?
Cartoons
The shift to digital media has significantly changed media
consumption
What are the key factors influencing media choice?
Convenience, personal interests
Convenience is a major factor in choosing media, such as
streaming services
.
Match the factor with its description:
Convenience ↔️ Ease of access and use
Personal Interests ↔️ Matching content to individual preferences
Social Influence ↔️ Recommendations from friends and family
Cost ↔️ Affordability of the media
Living in an area with poor internet access may limit streaming
options
What is the term for how often people use various media daily?
Frequency of Media Use
Television has an average daily use of
2-3
hours.
How long is the average daily use of radio?
1-2 hours
Order the aspects of society influenced by media:
1️⃣ Culture
2️⃣ Politics
3️⃣ Economy
4️⃣ Education
5️⃣ Social Interactions
What are two negative impacts of media on society?
Misinformation, unhealthy stereotypes
What aspect of society shapes values and norms through media examples like TV sitcoms?
Culture
The aspect of society that informs public opinion and shapes political campaigns is
politics
Which aspect of society drives advertising and consumerism through media examples like online marketing campaigns?
Economy
Media can negatively impact society through misinformation and promoting
unhealthy
stereotypes.
In Germany, what regulatory body oversees private broadcasters and online content?
Landesmedienanstalten
The regulatory body in Germany responsible for supervising public broadcasters is the
Rundfunkräte
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