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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 6th April 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.

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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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