Agenda-setting Theory

apply concepts from agenda-setting theory (e.g., first-and second-level agenda setting, who shapes the media agenda, need for orientation, vertical vs. horizontal media) to analyze how the media’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced the public’s attention to and understanding of this issue over time, as well as public support for/resistance to restrictions and recommendations from local/state governments as well as public health agencies. Every group member is expected to make a minimum of TWO posts as part of this activity.  You must complete your first post before you will be able to see posts by other students. In you INITIAL POST – you should: Apply at least two concepts from agenda-setting theory to public opinion about the COVID-19 pandemic.  Describe specific things that appeared in media coverage of the pandemic and/or in surveys of the public to illustrate/support your claims Use ideas from the Griffin text as well as the talk by Dr. McCombs (video) to explain things that occurred over time during the COVID-19 pandemic In one or more SUBSEQUENT POSTS (due by Sunday) – you should: Elaborate on (e.g., extend further, thoughtfully and respectfully question) initial posts made by one or more of your peers Textbook –   https://platform.virdocs.com/r/s/0/doc/591818/sp/173093473/mi/558684290?cfi=%2F4%2F4%2F116%2C%2F1%3A0%2C%2F1%3A9