《创新大学英语·综合教程·2册》教学课件CXB2_U8_ADDITIONAL.pptVIP

1. Types of media Media refers to any kind of format used to convey information. Mass Media refers to those types of media that are designed to reach large numbers of people. The various types of mass media are: ● Television (cable, network, satellite, etc.) ● Radio ● Film Video ● Print (newspapers, magazines, direct mail, etc.) ● Photography ● Electronic (e-mail, the web, etc.) 2. Anti-social Behavior can be generally characterized as an overall lack of adherence to the social customs, moral values and standards. some studies show that individuals with antisocial behavior disorders are responsible for about half of all crimes committed, though they make up only about five percent of the population. Most of those with antisocial behavior disorders are male. Antisocial behavior can start out in childhood, adolescence or adulthood. In children it is referred to as a conduct disorder, in adults as antisocial personality disorder… 3. Motion Picture Rating System A motion picture rating system categorizes films with regard to suitability for audiences in terms of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity, impudence or other types of mature content. A particular issued rating is called a certification. This helps parents decide whether a movie is suitable for their children. Also, in some jurisdictions a rating may impose on movie theaters the legal obligation of refusing the entrance of children or minors to the movie. Furthermore, where movie theaters do not have this legal obligation, they may enforce restrictions on their own. Ratings are often given in lieu of censorship. In Britain, the British Board of Film Classification places films and videos in one of five groups, U (Universal) for films which can be seen by anybody, PG (Parental Guidance) for films which may disturb young children, 12A for films where a child under 12 must be with an adult, 15 where no one under 15 may see the fi