Politics/Media: Do Newspapers Influence The Way That People Vote? With Professor Angela Crack From University of Portsmouth

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Angela Crack is Professor of Civil Society and Social Impact at University of Portsmouth and joins us on 2nd December to present an interactive talk entitled Do newspapers influence the way that people vote?

Have you ever wondered why some newspapers seem obsessed with certain politicians, or why headlines focus on scandals just before an election?

In this interactive session, we’ll explore how UK newspapers shape public opinion and influence voting behaviour. From scurrilous tabloid headlines to the subtle power of editorial bias, we’ll explore research findings about the possible links between media consumption and political participation. You’ll analyse front pages, debate media influence, and consider how people’s views could be shaped without them even realising it.

The session will encourage you to think critically about the news sources that people read, and the influence that the media has on the government and political parties.

Lecturer Profile: Professor Angela Crack

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.

Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Politics, Media, Sociology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions relating to study at university.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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