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When reading international news, it is important to know where
it was produced. This can deepen your understanding of the perspective(s)
you may be getting on any issue or event.
The "Cane Mutiny" article about CAFTA's effects on
Floridian sugar growers and the Florida economy was published
in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The geographic location
of its publication partially explains why it reflects a different
perspective than the "Foes of CAFTA" article written
by the Inter Press Service, an international news agency that
specializes in covering developing countries.
...and for what audience?
Often, a particular audience, within the geographic location
in which an article is distributed, is "targeted"
with an article. How can you tell? One basic way is to consider
what kind of publication it is. Maybe it is geared toward an
audience of businesspeople, environmentalists, or some other
group.
Similarly, you can look at the section of the newspaper or
news website in which it is published. "Cane Mutiny"
appeared in the business section. Do you think this sheds any
light on the perspectives it provided on CAFTA?
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