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)
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University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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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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2.2.4 Feasibility of Ubuntu as Normative Theory for the Mass Media in South Africa 7 of use
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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
3.4 The Effects Model Is Selective in Its Criticisms of Media Descriptions of Violence is”
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5. GLOBALISATION ................................................................................................. 10
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