, COM3702 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 21 October 2024; 100%
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1 INTRODUCTION [5marks:125 words] 2 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 to answer the
questions that follow 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)
1. Introduction [5 marks, 125 words]
The role of media policy and regulation in South Africa has
become increasingly important in the context of rapid
technological advances and the digital revolution. With the rise
of broadband and internet access, policies such as the Broadband
Policy aim to ensure inclusive digital access and bridge the
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