Bacj 120:Basic Communication Theories Question Paper
Bacj 120:Basic Communication Theories
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 120
UNIT TITLE : BASIC COMMUNICATION THEORIES
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Question ONE is compulsory. Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Communication is a transactional process which allows people to relate to and to manage their environments. Name the FOUR stages in the order in which they happen for proper environmental management to occur through communication. (30 Marks)
Question Two
The communication model by Aristotle had THREE major components, what were they? Explain the suitability of the model for Aristotle’s objective and the limitations of his model to mass communication today. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Draw a representation of the Osgood and Wilbur Schramm model (1954) and explain how it was a great improvement of the Shannon and Weaver linear communication model. (20 Marks)
Question Four
Wilbur Schramm stresses the importance of understanding the receiver’s (audience’s) frame of reference as a precondition for effective communication. What is "the frame of reference?" (20 Marks)
Question Five
Explain what Waltzawick and others mean when they say "You cannot communicate?" (20 Marks)
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