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Bacj 111:Comparative Mass Media Systems Question Paper

Bacj 111:Comparative Mass Media Systems

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 111
UNIT TITLE : COMPARATIVE MASS MEDIA SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY Other TWO

Question One

Explain the importance of new media as a form of communication.

(10marks)

Why are bloggers not bound by the rules of journalism?

(10marks)

Describe any FIVE characteristics of new media systems.

(10marks)

Question Two
State and explain any TEN reasons media houses give for moving to digital newsrooms. (20marks)

Question Three

Define media convergence.

(5marks)

Explain the negative effects of media convergence on the dissemination of news and information.

(15marks)

Question Four
Explain using examples the features of new technology in the processing of information. (20marks)

Question Five

Using examples describe TEN factors that influence the flow of information.
(20marks)

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