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Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
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Due Date: 21 August 2024

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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2.2.4 Feasibility of Ubuntu as Normative Theory for the Mass Media in South Africa 7 of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
3. THE EFFECTS OF MASS COMMUNICATION (EFFECT STUDIES ......................7
• Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
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• Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
3.2 The Effects Model Treats Children as Inadequate .............................................8
3.3 The Effects Model Inadequately Defines Its Own Objectives ............................8 Disclaimer
3.4 The Effects Model Is Selective in Its Criticisms of Media Descriptions of Violence is”
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as 9 without
any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of
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5. GLOBALISATION ................................................................................................. 10
form or by any means.

REFERENCES .........................................................................................................13

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