Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings: Pearson International Edition
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1.1 Define one of the theoretical assumptions of communication, as discussed in Learning Unit 1, and provi...
Due Date: 31 May 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1. (3 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Authoritarian theory is a communication theory that originated from the philosopher Plato's
belief that the state should be ruled by a few wise men. This theory suggests that the mass
media should be controlled and regulated by the ruling class in order to safeguard their
power and influence. It promotes the idea of complete dictatorship and encourages zealous
obedience to authority. The theory aims to restrict the freedom of expression and thought,
emphasizing the need for censorship and punishment for those who do not comply with the
rules set by the ruling class.
The authoritarian theory has been criticized for its infringement on the freedom of speech
and the press, as well as its potential to suppress diverse opinions and ideas. It has been
associated with autocratic and totalitarian regimes where the ruling class dictates what
information is disseminated to the public and tightly controls the media.
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,QUESTION 1
1.1. (3 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Authoritarian theory is a communication theory that originated from the philosopher
Plato's belief that the state should be ruled by a few wise men. This theory suggests
that the mass media should be controlled and regulated by the ruling class in order to
safeguard their power and influence. It promotes the idea of complete dictatorship and
encourages zealous obedience to authority. The theory aims to restrict the freedom of
expression and thought, emphasizing the need for censorship and punishment for
those who do not comply with the rules set by the ruling class.
The authoritarian theory has been criticized for its infringement on the freedom of
speech and the press, as well as its potential to suppress diverse opinions and ideas.
It has been associated with autocratic and totalitarian regimes where the ruling class
dictates what information is disseminated to the public and tightly controls the media.
In summary, the authoritarian theory of communication advocates for the control and
regulation of the mass media by the ruling elite in order to maintain their power and
influence over the masses. It stands in contrast to other theories, such as
libertarianism and social responsibility, which advocate for freedom of expression and
independent media.
OR
The social responsibility theory of communication asserts that the media has a duty
and an obligation to serve the public interest and to uphold high professional
standards. This theory emerged as a critique of the libertarian theory, which advocated
for a total absence of restraint on the press. Proponents of the social responsibility
theory, such as Wilbur Schramm and Theodore Paterson, argued that the libertarian
theory was outdated and that the media should be held accountable to society.
According to this theory, the media should exercise the right of free expression
responsibly, and there should be a balance of self-regulation and state regulation to
ensure that the media serves the public interest.
In summary, the social responsibility theory proposes that the media should adhere to
ethical and professional standards, and it should prioritize the public good over
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, commercial interests. This theory highlights the importance of media accountability
and the need for a balance between freedom of expression and social responsibility.
OR
Soviet media communist theory is one of the theoretical assumptions of
communication discussed in Learning Unit 1. This theory is based on the ideologies
of Marx Engel and Lenin, who believed that the mass media was saturated with
bourgeois ideology and that private ownership was incompatible with freedom of
press. Proponents of this theory advocated for the control of modern technological
advances in information in order to achieve effective freedom of press. They believed
that the primary purpose of mass media was to educate the masses of workers and
not just to provide information. The public was encouraged to give feedback as a way
for the media to cater to its interests. This theory essentially views the mass media as
a tool for educating and mobilizing the public towards supporting the communist
agenda. It also emphasizes the importance of aligning the media with political,
economic, cultural, and social needs in order to achieve developmental goals.
1.2. (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Bandura's social learning theory and Piaget's theory of cognitive development are two
influential theories in the field of psychology that offer different perspectives on how
individuals learn and develop.
Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions in
the process of learning and development. According to Bandura, individuals learn by
observing the behavior of others and imitating them. He believed that learning is a
reciprocal process, and that individuals can also learn through direct instruction,
modeling, and reinforcement. In social learning theory, the environment and the
individual's behavior influence each other, and learning takes place through
observation, imitation, and reinforcement.
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