Language and Mass Communication

Language

            Language can be defined in many ways. Language is how humans communicate on a basic and everyday level. I use language to describe how I am feeling, and to interact with peers. The most general type of language is spoken. People use spoken language everyday. The purposes of language is to be able to communicate with people which makes for an easier way of life. Without a proper language, living would be significantly more difficult. Another example is written language. Writing has been around for a very long time, and the use of language in writing is widely used. The purpose can be to talk to someone that lives far away for communicate without being face-to-face. the advantages are an easier form of communication, but it also comes with disadvantages. There are many different kinds of spoken and written language on Earth, depending on where you are from. The language barrier between different countries has proved to be a problem.


Mass Communication

          Mass communication is a very broad term. In order for a company, political party, ect. to do successfully, they have to be able to reach a large audience. One example of mass communication is the internet. The internet has quickly become the most dependent source for news and social media. The purposes of the internet is to be able to gain information at a amazing speed. You can read a news article within seconds of the writer finishing it. Also, the internet is a great way to communicate with other people through social media (facebook, twitter, email). Most people and institutions rely heavily on the use of email to communicate and quick speeds. Another form of mass communication is television and radio. Most news television stations have biased news stations, which reach a very large audience, where they are free to display speeches and ads. Most homes in America have cable television, which allows them to connect with people they dont know. If the president has to make a speech, its broadcasted on the television so everyone can tune in and the president will reach as much of the US as possible. The disadvantages are people getting mislead because of a large amount of biased information.