COM3707
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE: 25 SEPT 2025 (MEMO)
, Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................... 2
Question 2 ...................................................................................... 3
2.1 Origins and Main Characteristics of Normative Media Theories
........................................................................................................ 3
2.1.1 Authoritarian Theory ............................................................... 4
2.1.2 Libertarian Theory .................................................................. 4
2.1.3 Social Responsibility Theory .................................................. 5
2.1.4 Development Theory .............................................................. 6
2.1.5 Public Communication Values ............................................... 6
2.2 Impact of Legislation on Media Ethics ...................................... 7
2.2.1 The South African Constitution and Media Rights .................. 7
2.2.2 Case Studies on Legislation Impact ................................ …....8
2.2.3 Dangers of Over-Regulation .................................................. 8
Conclusion ..................................................................................... 9
Self-Assessment and Self-Reflection ............................................ 10
References .................................................................................... 12
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ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE: 25 SEPT 2025 (MEMO)
, Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................... 2
Question 2 ...................................................................................... 3
2.1 Origins and Main Characteristics of Normative Media Theories
........................................................................................................ 3
2.1.1 Authoritarian Theory ............................................................... 4
2.1.2 Libertarian Theory .................................................................. 4
2.1.3 Social Responsibility Theory .................................................. 5
2.1.4 Development Theory .............................................................. 6
2.1.5 Public Communication Values ............................................... 6
2.2 Impact of Legislation on Media Ethics ...................................... 7
2.2.1 The South African Constitution and Media Rights .................. 7
2.2.2 Case Studies on Legislation Impact ................................ …....8
2.2.3 Dangers of Over-Regulation .................................................. 8
Conclusion ..................................................................................... 9
Self-Assessment and Self-Reflection ............................................ 10
References .................................................................................... 12
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