Mahatma Gandhi
Thesis: Gandhi used journalism to portray his views about peace which involved nonviolence, civil disobedience and morality to be the most effective ways in order to attain social and economical goals.
- Changed the way some politicians should deal with the nation’s issues.
- His significant influence in the world was epic and still can have the power to change societies.
- Inspired and influenced on several nationalists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and even Barack Obama.
- Created strong bonds for the Indian people.
- Caused impact due to his acts of civil disobedience leading to Indian Independence.
- Gained worldwide prominence due to his acts in history and powerful reports of state of mind, the issues in
South Africa - His reports and publications were masterful and wise, leading to great prominence globally up to date.
Annotated Bibliography
· Gandhi, Mahatma, Costume. Gandhi: Life and Times of a Modern Legend. Kultur, International Films: 2008, DVD.
This documentary will be helpful in order to know the times in which Gandhi lived, understand what his main goal and views were and how he became a prominent legend worldwide.
· Merton, Thomas. Gandhi on Non-violence: A Selection from the Writings of Mahatma Gandhi. New York , New York
This book will be utilized to show the powerful writings of Gandhi to emphasize his viewpoints throughout the paper and to give examples of how he impacted on journalism towards the community; also portray his expressions and feelings about certain situations during that time.
· Narayanan, VN. "Mahatma Gandhi-Peerless Communicator." Life Positive Dec. 2002: Web. 16 Oct 2010. <http://www.lifepositive.com/spirit/masters/mahatma-gandhi/journalist.asp>.
This e-magazine article will help me as a guide of what Gandhi’s actions and good deeds were, and how he fought for his people’s independence utilizing his views in order to show how he made a point of difference and impacted globally.
· Gupta, V.S. "Mahatma Gandhi and Mass Media." Employment News XXVI. (2001): Web. 18 Oct 2010. <http://www.mkgandhi-sarvodaya.org/mass_media.htm>.
This publication will provide some information about how Gandhi affected the masses and what were his actions throughout; what kind of media he used to better reach the sending of his message and support his cause.
· CNS, . "Gandhi and his Influence in the World." Lanka Tribune (2009): Web. 18 Oct 2010. <http://www.lankaeverything.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=702:gandhi-and-his-influence-in-the-world&catid=19:srilanka&Itemid=145>.
This journal publication will help me understand the overall influence of Gandhi not just towards media, but the world as well as how he reached such eminence and turn into an aspiring peace making legend.
Hey Michelle. :]
ReplyDeleteI can tell you have already put a huge amount of thought and work into your paper. Your thesis is excellent, and your reasons are relevant and awesome. As for your sources, I liked how you went beyond using the internet, I can see that you used documentaries and books as well as internet articles. These also seem like strong sources of information. You did a great job in researching. :] Good luck!!!