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Comm 272: Communication And Analytical Criticism Question Paper

Comm 272: Communication And Analytical Criticism

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Communication Media

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
COMM 272: COMMUNICATION AND ANALYTICAL CRITICISM
STREAMS: TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 18/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Respond to four questions in all
2. Answer only THREE questions in section A, question 1 is compulsory
3. This is not an open book exam. Any form of cheating will lead to immediate dismissal from the exam room. The candidate will earn a failing grade.
4. Write legibly.

SECTION A

1. (a) present an expanded definition of critical thinking? [5 Marks]

(b) Discuss the relationship between critical thinking and effective communication. [15 Marks]

2. Using clear examples to illustrate your answer, distinguish between inductive and deductive arguments. [10 Marks]

3. Explain in detail the difference between truth and reality? [10 Marks]

4. What is ‘loaded language’ in written communication? [10 Marks]

SECTION B

5. Below is an article that appeared in the Daily Nation newspaper on January 9th 2013. Read it carefully and use a critical – analytical approach to answer the set of questions that follow. [30 Marks]

(a) What issue is this article about?

(b) What is the author’s position on this issue?

(c) What types of reasoning does the author use to present this position?

(d) Does the author present relevant and appropriate evidence to support his central
argument?

(e) Does the author leave out information that might weaken or disprove the evidence he uses in his argument?

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