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)