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COM3705_ASSIGMENT_ Introduction In this assignment the first focus is on migration as a concept, concentrating on why people migrate, the pull and push factors in relation to migration and the possible solutions to problems caused by international migration crises. We will then focus on the factors influencing global flow of news. The elaboration will be on the interactions between center and the periphery, defining the three forms of imperialism that may have influence on international audiences and how they receive news. The final discussion will be on social networks, political globalization and connections, the network society and digital divide issues. Table of Contents Introduction 2 Questions 1 2 Migration 2 1.1 Translational Issues – the flow of people. 2 1.2 Reasons for migration. 3 1.3 Solutions to the Migration Crises 3 Question 2 4 Interaction between center and periphery, Galtung (1971:91) 4 2.1 Media and Economic Imperialism (Boyd – Barret 1977: 116 – 135) 4 2.2 Communication Imperialism 5 2.3 Cultural Imperialism 5 Question 3 6 3.1 Digital Divide 6 3.2 Theoretical discussion of the digital divide with specific focus on: 7 Conclusion 11 Sources Consulted 11 Declaration 12 Questions 1 Migration