Framing the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11:  A Comparison of CNN and Phoenix TV commemorative websites

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2013-05-23

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Virginia Tech

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It has been more than ten years since the 9/11 attacks in 2001, but the events related to the attacks are still a focus for the whole world. This study examined the news coverage of the 9/11 tenth anniversary from Phoenix TV and CNN, which are among the most influential news media in China and the U.S., respectively. A systematic content analysis was performed using latest news, opinion articles, photographs, and videos as classified by CNN and Phoenix TV on their commemorative 9/11 tenth anniversary websites. Framing theory guided this thesis project. The results offer some evidence regarding differences in the selection and use of frames in the U.S. and Chinese media. Results also suggest that global media share news resources for global events.

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Framing, Generic Frames, Issue-specific frames, Internet, Global media, September 11, 2001

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