Write an argumentative essay on the Communications and Media.Mass Media in Asia Essay You will write an independently researched essay of 2,000-2,500-words on one of the suggested research topics. For this assessment task, you should be prepared to undertake independent, academic research and demonstrate your ability to accurately understand your topic. You will be assessed on your independent ability to research, analyse, express and develop your ideas. You will also be assessed on your ability to apply relevant concepts and theories to critically analyse your chosen research topic, and to select and use Harvard academic referencing. Essay topic 1 – Hong Kong and China • When China’s introduction of the National Security Act in Hong Kong, Google (among others such as Twitter, TikTok,Facebook) said that would no longer comply with official requests from police to provide individual’s data (although there are reports that they have since provided authorities with data) • Prior to this, Google’s 2010 clash with the Chinese government over Internet censorship was widely interpreted by Western politicians and mainstream media as a case of “good vs. evil” (a Western media corporation that defends the freedom of speech principle took on China’s repressive totalitarian regime). • The more recent example was also widely positioned as a test of Google and other platforms’ commitment to free speech. • What do you think? Investigate, and provide a critical analysis of this argument, drawing on concepts and theories discussed in the course.
