Bacj 125:Mass Media In African Society Question Paper
Bacj 125:Mass Media In African Society
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 125
UNIT TITLE : MASS MEDIA IN AFRRICAN SOCIETY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions
Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two questions.
Question One
Explain five approaches tat can be used to protect mass media from political influence.
(10 marks)
Trace the development of the press and electronic media in Africa highlighting the five key events that triggered the growth of the media.
(10 marks)
State and explain the five filters of media propaganda.
(10 marks)
Question Two
Highlight using examples any ten (10) key ways the government of Kenya used between 1982 and 1997 to limit media freedom. (20 marks)
Question Three
What is the relationship between mass media and audiences in terms of cultural selection?
(10 marks)
Explain five ways mass media influences change in African society.
(10 marks)
Question Four
What ten (10) factors interfere with media growth in Africa? (20 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the relationship between the ruling class and mass media in Africa. (20 marks)
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