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:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 111
UNIT TITLE : COMPARATIVE MASS MEDIA SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions
Answer question one and two others
Question One
Trace the historical development of the print media and the factors underlying its development. (30 marks)
Question Two
Examine critically the international flow of news and information. (20 marks)
Question Three
Discuss the pros and cons of the concentration of media ownership.
(20 marks)
Question Four
Explain the concert of "quality newspapers," otherwise known as "prestigious newspaper," and compare and contrast quality newspapers in the US, UK and France on the one hand and quality newspaper in Africa. (20marks)
Question Five
What is media imperialism (cultural imperialism)? What steps can an African country take to inoculate itself against the negative aspects of media imperialism? (20 marks)
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