WK1 A 1

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Instructions

To complete this assignment, you will examine a real-life event, the 1972 Munich Olympics, to analyze the effects and impacts

of reporting a terrorist event. Please ensure your response addresses the following: 

· Evaluate the various communications methods in supporting terrorism messages that the Black September Terrorist Group

used during the 1972 Munich attack.  

· Appraise the relationship between the media (ABC Wide World of Sports) and the terrorist group Black September

at that time. 

· How did the Black September Group use the international stage (1972 Munich Olympics) to support their political

grievances – and how did they manipulate the media to their advantage? Were they successful in achieving their objectives? 

· Given the advent of social media, how would this event impact the success or failure of the Terrorist Group in

achieving its objectives? 

Length: Include 4 to 6 pages (excluding the title and reference page). 

References: Include four scholarly resources cited using APA format. 

Additional Resources

Review the following required videos on the  Module 1 LibGuide in the Course Resources

section for details on the assignment topic. 

· Jim McKay Munich Coverage (3:34) 

· Sportscaster Jim McKay on the 1972 Munich Olympics (14:05)