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Bacj 125:Mass Media In African Society Question Paper

Bacj 125:Mass Media In African Society 

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 125
UNIT TITLE : MASS MEDIA IN AFRICAN SOCIETY
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and two other questions

Question One
Examine the main trends in the development of the mass media in Africa. (30 Marks)

Question Two

Discuss the importance of radio in Africa

(10 marks)

Television is the dominant media in western countries. Do you foresee a time when the same could be true in Africa? Give reasons for your answer

(10 Marks)

Question Three
"All news is local." Explain the relevance of that statement with regard to the development of the media in Africa. (20 Marks)

Question Four
"News of Africa by Africans" is the slogan of the Pan African News Agency (PANA). Is this an achievable goal and is it desirable? Give reasons for your answer. (20 Marks)

Question Five
Explain the concept of "Media imperialism" in Africa. Give examples (20 marks)






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