206. Name: Khaled Haddar Title: The Role of Al Jazeera Channel in Shaping the Mental Image of Israel for the Algerian Youth Institution: Jinan University Country: Lebanon Date: 2016 Language: Arabic Abstract: This study explores the role Al Jazeera plays in forming Algerian students’ image of Israel. The study investigates a number of issues about the participants’ viewing habits and patterns, as well as their awareness of and attitudes towards Israel. The study found that Al Jazeera contributes to the formation of Israel’s image in the mindset of Algerian students. University students rely on Al Jazeera’s coverage to support their initial positions on Israel. According to the participants, Al Jazeera entrenches and promotes prevailing and dominant views on Israel. However, the belief that Al Jazeera represents public opinion and that it plays a positive role in making people aware about Israel is not fully reflected in the language or vocabulary used by participants. Despite their reliance on Al Jazeera as a source of information, the participants do not necessarily use the same language it employs. While they agree with the channel that Israel is a state, they do not agree with all the views expressed on the channel, which means that the participants are active recipients who select content according to their interests and preferences.
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