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:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 111
UNIT TITLE : COMPARATIVE MASS MEDIA SYSTMS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two questions.
Question One
What five characteristics define new media?
(10 marks)
State and explain briefly any ten advantages of new media over print media.
(20 marks)
Question Two
Describe ten ways new technology has changed how people access information. (20 marks)
Question Three
Define convergence.
(5 marks)
Explain the effects of convergence of mass media on communication and information dissemination.
(15 marks)
Question Four
Explain how a newswire service works in relation to:
A newsroom.
(10 marks)
The internet.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Describe the features of a digital newsroom and give examples. (20 marks)
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