You will compare and contrast two countries from two different world regions

You will compare and contrast two countries from two different world regions (i.e. Mexico and China, or India and Nigeria, etc, with the exception of North America – the USA & Canada), focusing on one of their media industries (i.e. newspapers, radio, television, film, or music) (1500 words).

• Narrow down your topic and focus on AT LEAST one aspect of each media industry for your discussion. You could discuss diverse aspects of the media industry including regulation, history, industrial practices (production, distribution, etc.), technological development, political economy, genres of content, reception, etc.
• Do some research on your topic. Both online and offline resources can be used for the paper. In the case of online resources, try to use trustworthy and legitimate academic resources such as online academic publications, data published by public institutions, newspapers, magazines, e-books, etc. (I strongly discourage you to cite Wikipedia, and personal blog entries (other than by professionals and scholars) unless they are relevant to your topic.)
• The narrative of your paper should be comparative (you compare how the same media industry in two different countries share similarities as well as show differences across various aspects) and analytical (you should make your own critical comments and assessments of what you find from your research.)
• Make sure to elaborate on your main thesis in the introduction and support it with your findings in the body.
• Pick up the specific title that articulates your topic and focus clearly.
• You could refer to any reading materials assigned in the class as long as they are relevant to your discussion.
• Your paper is expected to follow academic standards in regards to integrity, citation, and format.
• Papers must be typed, proofread, double-spaced and include page numbers (in addition, 12 font size is recommended). Please place your name and student ID on the first page.
• In case you use any references, you must cite your sources and include a bibliography. All quotations and citations from reading materials, as well as online resources, should be properly made following an academic citation format (MLA, Chicago, ASA etc.).
• Submit an electronic copy of your paper on CANVAS (Go to ‘Assignments’ folder -> Research Paper – > ‘submit assignment’) as well as the hard copy to GTF, before the class starts in May 31 (Wed).