, 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)
INTRODUCTION [5 marks: 125 words]
In your introduction, you should briefly highlight the
significance of the Broadband Policy within the context of South
Africa’s media landscape. You can mention the goals of the
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