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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:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 111
UNIT TITLE : COMPARATIVE MASS MEDIA SYSTMS
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions:

Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two questions.

Question One

What five characteristics define new media?

(10 marks)

State and explain briefly any ten advantages of new media over print media.

(20 marks)

Question Two
Describe ten ways new technology has changed how people access information. (20 marks)

Question Three

Define convergence.

(5 marks)

Explain the effects of convergence of mass media on communication and information dissemination.

(15 marks)

Question Four

Explain how a newswire service works in relation to:

A newsroom.

(10 marks)

The internet.

(10 marks)

Question Five
Describe the features of a digital newsroom and give examples. (20 marks)






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