Tuesday, 11:28 27-04-2021

The Social Rresponsibility of Facebook with the Community

News Tuesday, 11:28 27-04-2021

Late December 2016 after the US presidential election, Facebook faced the severe criticism from the media and public opinion for being exploited as a means by political actors. Several following investigations induced the founder and CEO of this biggest social network to face the Congress hearing. Ever since, this social network has adapted several changes to show their responsibility to the communities not only in the US but also in the world. This transformation has presented some lessons for international media.


Source: Journal of Political Theory and Communications, no 4 (2019).

Nguyen Dong Anh

PhD student, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam

Documentaries: concepts, characteristics, and notable genres

Abstract: What is a documentary, and how does it differ from other genres of film? This article analyzes the distinctive qualities of documentaries through the study of their historical development, comparison with other film types, and examination of the content and expressive techniques of renowned documentaries. Thereby, it seeks to formulate a definition that captures the essence of documentaries within the context of modern journalism and media communication.