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COM3702 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (848160) - DUE 22 August 2024
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- University Of South Africa
COM3702 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (848160) QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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[Date]COM3702 Assignment
1 Semester 2 2024
(848160) - DUE 22
August 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, COM3702 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (848160) - DUE 22 August 2024
MEDIA POLICY AND REGULATION
2.1 The nature of media and communication policy: [20 marks:500 words]
Read the Broadband Policy for South Africa. You are expected to read this policy
along with your study materials in to answer the questions that follows.
2.1.1 Provide your own overview of what the Broadband Policy is all about in a
paragraph. Cite the policy as a source consulted (4 marks).
2.1.2 Define policy as a process and indicate what problem the Broadband Policy
seeks to address. Your answer should be able to demonstrate how the new media or
internet is presenting new challenges to the policymakers. (6 marks)
2.1.3 What stage of the policy cycle do you think the Broadband Policy is currently
at? You need to conduct your own research in order to determine the stage of the
policy. (5 marks)
2.1.4 Identify and discuss the phase of communication policy paradigm that
encompasses the Broadband Policy. (5 marks) 3
2.1 The Nature of Media and Communication Policy
2.1.1 Overview of the Broadband Policy for South Africa
The Broadband Policy for South Africa, titled "South Africa Connect," aims to
provide a comprehensive framework for the development and deployment of
broadband infrastructure across the country. The policy's primary goal is to ensure
that all South Africans have access to high-speed internet, thereby bridging the
digital divide and fostering socio-economic development. It outlines strategic
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