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Environmental Journalism Question Paper

Environmental Journalism

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

EED 207: ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM

DATE:
Monday 14th September 2009
TIME:
2.00pm-4.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions One is compulsory.
1.
a)
Distinguish between
(i) Environmental
Communication
and environmental interpretation.

[5marks]
ii)
Censorship
and
Coercion.
[5marks]

b)
Define environmental journalism and show its contribution in attaining a
clean
and
health
environment. [15marks]

2.
Critically examine the procedural steps necessary in the formulation of an
effective
communication
strategy.
[15marks]

3.
a)
Identify and clearly explain problems facing mass media in Kenya.

[8marks]

b)
Briefly discuss how the problems in 3, a, (above) affect reporting on the
environment.
4.
Illustrating with relevant examples, discuss how Public Service Announcements

(PSA) can be used in promoting sustainable living.

[15marks]

5.
As an environmental journalist, what would be your role in the realization of the
objectives of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable
Development
(DESD). [15marks]
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