Media Studies: Mass Communication and Media Theory (COM2604)
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COM2604 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (817738) - DUE 21 August 2024
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Media Studies: Mass Communication and Media Theory (COM2604)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Media Studies: Media history, media and society
COM2604 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (817738) - DUE 21 August 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App 0.6.7-1.7.1-1.7.3.9. Ensure your success with us ... QUESTION 1
STUDY UNIT 3
Approaches to the study of mass communication
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF MASS COMMUNICATION .......................3
1.2 Perspectives on Mass Communication ..............................................................4
1.3 Theoretical Approaches .....................................................................................4
1.3.1 Technological Determinism Approach .........................................................4
1.3.2 Poststructuralist/Postmodern Approach ......................................................4
2. THE ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MEDIA .....................................................5
2.1. Concepts as they relate to the media ...............................................................5
2.1.1 Functionalism ..............................................................................................5
2.1.2 Political Functions of the Media in a Democracy .........................................5
2.1.3 Media Pluralism ...........................................................................................6
2.2. African philosophy of ubuntu ............................................................................6
2.2.1 Overview of the Characteristics of Ubuntu ..................................................6
2.2.2 The Possible Influence of Ubuntu on Journalistic Values ............................6
2.2.3 The Consequences of Ubuntu as Normative Framework for the Media ......7
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3. THE EFFECTS OF MASS COMMUNICATION (EFFECT STUDIES ......................7
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3.2 The Effects Model Treats Children as Inadequate .............................................8
3.3 The Effects Model Inadequately Defines Its Own Objectives ............................8 Disclaimer
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5. GLOBALISATION ................................................................................................. 10
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