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This 16 page paper considers then importance of mass media and it role in international communication. The paper defines what is meant by international communication, its advantages disadvantages and the barriers that are in place. The second part of the paper then outlines the mass communications structure in France along with is similarities and differences with the US, the writer then consider the importance of studying the media in another country, the impact it may have and the flaws with using the media as an information source. The bibliography cites 19 sources.
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available, foreign television and radio stations are easily available, even in countries where there is limited international contact. If we want to consider what is meant by international communication the
first task is to define what we mean, and how this may be of benefit. Communication is the transmission of a message. This may be to an individual or
to a group, likewise it may be unilateral or bilateral, meaning that communicating does not need to be a two way process. For this to be applied internationally, the communication
should take place over the boarders of countries. If we consider international communication we may include international communication by way of telephone calls, faxes, and even e mail. These may
be between individuals, but may also be to larger groups. In general terms, when international communication is considered, it is usually used to describe the use of the mass
media, where a message is broadcast at a wide range of receivers, in terms that are aimed at attracting their attention and entertaining them, informing them, or even persuading them
with propaganda. Communication has brought many advantages. Increased abilities to communicate have facilitated globalisation and global trade (Thussu, 2000). Communication along with the technology that allows instantaneous communication and
fast transportation has made it possible to communicate to almost any part of the world. In turn this can created wealth for many individuals and companies and has also increased
consumer choice. International communication may also be seen as impacting on the political framework of countries , intruding or supporting the existing political ideals, It is well known that for
those in China that found out about the incident in Tiananmen found out though international communication, even though the incident was in their own country. China was a state where
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