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Comparative Mass Media Systems (Bacj 111)  Question Paper

Comparative Mass Media Systems (Bacj 111)  

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



FACULTY : EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE (compulsory) and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
The flow of news and information from developed countries to developing countries is often unbalanced in terms of content focus and quantity.
a) What factors have led to this unbalanced flow of mass media content? (15marks)
b) Explain the consequences of news and information imbalance in communication (15marks)

Question 2
Trace the development of mass media systems in sub-Saharan Africa and explain the media-government relations. (20marks)

Question 3
Describe using examples the impact of communication technology developments on global media systems. (20marks)

Question 4
Explain the decline of media freedom and objectivity resulting from dominance of transnational corporations backed by governments. (20marks)

Question 5
The internet has transformed the mass media and how people communicate. Describe challenges that developing countries face in tapping the powerful potential of the internet. (20marks)

Question 6
What changes has the development of new media systems brought about and what are its disadvantages? (20marks)






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