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Cmm 418: Radio Production Question Paper

Cmm 418: Radio Production

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Communication And Public Relations

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2016

MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR (DECEMBER, 2016)
PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
CMM 418: RADIO PRODUCTION
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS. QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY; TIME- 3 HOURS

1. "Radio talk shows are a tool with great power to influence conflict in a positive manner, they have to be used with care, if they are not to exacerbate conflict. Talk shows can bring people across dividing lines and open up debate on difficult issues."
(i) Discuss this statement in relation to the evolving roles of talk shows in Kenya. Cite examples (12 marks)
(ii) What are some of the characteristics of the radio talk shows in Kenya (10 marks)
(iii) Some of the callers MUST be avoided during the show. What are some of these callers that you would mute? (3 marks)

2. Each radio station has its own format to engage with the audience
(i) What is a format (5 marks)
(ii) Citing examples from the Radio in Kenya describe at least three types of formats and describe how they may differ from each other. (10 marks)

3.(i) Define what is radio broadcast day-cycle. Refer to at least one radio station familiar to you
(ii) What is the significance of soundbyte in the radio news set up? (5 marks)
(iii) State why live-studio interview can turn out to be most interesting (5 marks)

4. State how the following personalities have contributed to the Radio news today
(i) Donald Trump (3 marks)
(ii) John Pombe Magufuli (3 marks)
(iii) Dr. Fred Matiang'i (3 marks)
(iv) Josephine Kabura (3 marks)
(v) Kogelo residents (3 marks)

5. Radio presentation is a talent and not knowledge and skills which are products of rigorous institutional training. Discuss this statement with reference to the radio broadcasting in Kenya (15 marks)

6. Write briefly about the following:
(i) International radio (1 mark)
(ii) National radio (1 mark)
(iii) Commercial radio (1 mark)
(iv) Partnership Radio (1 mark)
(v) Rural radio (1 mark)
(vi) What is the role of radio in transforming society today. Cite examples from the radio in Kenya today (10 marks)

7. What is an editorial commentary? (3 marks) Write an editorial commentary on the following topics
(i) Need to end corruption in the Ministry of Health (6 marks)
(ii) Ministry of Education efforts to curb cheating in national examinations (6 marks)

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