History Of Mass Media (Bacj 110) Question Paper
History Of Mass Media (Bacj 110)
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) Discuss the four phases the human society has gone through since the caveman (10marks) b) Explain the main communication technologies that were in use at any one particular time (10marks) c) How in your view did those technologies help to bring about change? (10marks)
Question 2
a) The paper printing technology has gone through a slow but steady progress from the days of early civilization. Explain clearly what you consider to be the major technological changes that have occurred in the industry? (10marks)
b) How have those developments helped to change society? (10marks)
Question 3
Broadcasting technology has played a great role in transforming the Kenyan society. Explain clearly how broadcasting started in Kenya and the major changes that have occurred in the industry to the present day. (20marks)
EITHER
Question 4
Motion pictures are among the earliest of the modern technologies. Trace the developments of motion pictures and the major changes that have occurred along the journey since the days of Thomas Edison to the present day. (20marks)
OR
Question 5
Looking back at the history of movie production in Kenya over the last 100 years, explain the major changes that have taken place and how they have contributed to the transformation of the Kenyan society. (20marks)
Question 6
a) Briefly explain the differences between the internet and the world wide web (www) (5marks) b) How did the internet start and how has it spread in Kenya to date? (15marks)
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