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A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1
Television broadcasting offers a platform for bringing the attention to issues of high importance, and forming opinions on these issues. With a high dependency on television broadcasting in Egypt to receive news and information about current events to formulate opinions, regulated television broadca...
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| description | Television broadcasting offers a platform for bringing the attention to issues of high importance, and forming opinions on these issues. With a high dependency on television broadcasting in Egypt to receive news and information about current events to formulate opinions, regulated television broadcasting is very crucial to aid the shift towards a more democratic nation. Balanced and impartial reporting is essential to ensure pluralism in the information presented. Hence, this thesis examines the performance of public media compared to privately owned media in light of their coverage of the 2014 presidential elections. The overall theoretical approach is based on Article 19 and UNESCO's standard guidelines for broadcasting during election times. CBC and Channel1 are used as case studies from both media sectors. Qualitative content analysis is used to analyze coverage under both channels, from 3rd May to 23rd May 2014 (the official campaigning period), to mainly assess for balance, fairness, impartiality and comprehensiveness. Current affairs talk shows, as well as news content were covered, on the basis of popularity and relevance to the elections. Furthermore, the research examines policy changes that can be undertaken to ensure better regulation of the coverage of information during election times. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-2103 A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1 Barsoum, Jiana Television broadcasting offers a platform for bringing the attention to issues of high importance, and forming opinions on these issues. With a high dependency on television broadcasting in Egypt to receive news and information about current events to formulate opinions, regulated television broadcasting is very crucial to aid the shift towards a more democratic nation. Balanced and impartial reporting is essential to ensure pluralism in the information presented. Hence, this thesis examines the performance of public media compared to privately owned media in light of their coverage of the 2014 presidential elections. The overall theoretical approach is based on Article 19 and UNESCO's standard guidelines for broadcasting during election times. CBC and Channel1 are used as case studies from both media sectors. Qualitative content analysis is used to analyze coverage under both channels, from 3rd May to 23rd May 2014 (the official campaigning period), to mainly assess for balance, fairness, impartiality and comprehensiveness. Current affairs talk shows, as well as news content were covered, on the basis of popularity and relevance to the elections. Furthermore, the research examines policy changes that can be undertaken to ensure better regulation of the coverage of information during election times. 2015-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1104 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2103/viewcontent/Jiana_20Barsoum_Thesis.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Presidential elections Media coverage |
| spellingShingle | Presidential elections Media coverage Barsoum, Jiana A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1 |
| title | A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1 |
| title_full | A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1 |
| title_fullStr | A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1 |
| title_full_unstemmed | A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1 |
| title_short | A content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in Egypt: the case studies of CBC and Channel 1 |
| title_sort | content analysis of the media coverage of the 2014 presidential elections in egypt the case studies of cbc and channel 1 |
| topic | Presidential elections Media coverage |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1104 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2103/viewcontent/Jiana_20Barsoum_Thesis.pdf |
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