COM3707 Assignment 2 Full Solutions Semester 2 2024 - DUE 13 September 2024

COM3707 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 13 September 2024 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... SEMESTER 2 ASSIGNMENT 02 Must only be done by students who study MEDIA ETHICS (Part A) Due date: 13 SEPTEMBER 2024 Total marks: 100 Contribution to semester mark: • Mark allocation for Assignment 02 50% Essay 90% Self-assessment and self-reflection 5% Technical presentation 5% PART A MEDIA ETHICS REQUIRED READING In order to complete this assignment you need to study the following: • the relevant chapters in the prescribed book • the relevant study units in the study guide Question 1 1.1 Critically discuss three of the six normative media theories that influence the making of policy for the media and the three normative terms that can be used in democracies to reassess these media theories. (25) 1.1 Discuss professional media ethics with specific reference to professionalisation and the influence of the sociopolitical structure. (20) [45] Question 2 2.1 Discuss the IEA Model (for the analysis of ethical conduct of the media within the South African context) by identifying and discussing the different elements of the model. (20) 2.2 Discuss any two of the following issues that illustrate that ethical decisionmaking in the media will always be challenging, especially if conflicting interests are involved: Downloaded by Thomas Mboya () lOMoARcPSD| 2.2.1 The debate about racism in the media. 2.2.2 Reporting on violence. 2.2.3 Reporting on crime. 2.2.4 The right to privacy. 2.2.5 The media and advertising. (25) [45] GUIDELINES • Research Begin by reading the relevant chapters in your prescribed book and study guide. For question 1 you will have to study chapters 3 and 4, and for question 2, chapter 6. (Chapters 1 and 2 are however also relevant to both questions.) Make notes that are relevant to the question. • Introduction Begin writing your assignment. Start each question with a brief introduction. In your introduction you must outline the structure of your answer and identify the theme of your answer. The introduction should be a paragraph of approximately eight sentences and not more than half a page. • Theoretical discussion Begin writing the body of your assignment. In question 1 start by explaining what normative media theories are. Then discuss the three theories briefly and also discuss public communication values. Use subheadings and proceed to explain/discuss professional media ethics. In question 2 explain the IEA model and then discuss any two of the issues in the media that have serious ethical implications. • Conclusion For each question present a summary of your main findings or discussion as a conclusion to the answer. The conclusion should be a paragraph of approximately eight sentences and not more than half a page.