Friday, September 17, 2010

Internet use in Syria and Middle East

Link to NPR Story
Internet use in Syria and Middle East

Where is the Line? 
Questions
Internet in Syria
What % of people in the Middle East are under 30?
Why is the Middle East called the cradle of civilization?
What is accelerating change in the ME?
Who do many Syrians listen to when they start the day?
What does pushing the boundaries of free speech mean?
What helped the opening of media begin?
What does taboo mean? What are some of the topics the radio person can talk about now?
What are the limits of Syria radio?
How does information stream into the country?
Does Forward magazine get read by censors before it is published?
What is the red line?
How does the editor treat the “red Line”?
What websites has Syria banned?
What does “get around” the bans mean?
How does the man explain how young people should feel when they are on Facebook?
What is clear about using the media for organizing?
How are young people using the web?
The research shows that most young Arabs are not seeking to change the world They just__________________.
Where is the Line?