[Date]
COM3705 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
30 August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, COM3705 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30 August 2024
1. Introduction (5) In your introduction explain the overarching topic of the
assignment and how it links to the module as a whole. Provide the
background of the most recent Israeli-Palestinian (Hamas) (2023 - )
conflict.
2. Discuss the role of international communication in war and armed
conflicts. (10)
3. Read Unit 4 and describe what you understand as the inequalities of
international information (news) flow patterns and explain what causes
these inequalities. (10)
4. Critically discuss the so-called CNN effect and whether it is still relevant
today. (10)
5. Choose one of the following themes, read the relevant prescribed
readings and critically discuss this theme in the context of the media
coverage of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. You need to discuss (and,
if possible, attach) one example of media coverage related to your chosen
theme. (50) a. Disinformation, misinformation, and social media Awuor
Kokeyo, E. 2023. Exploring the dynamics of social media in shaping
narratives and perceptions in the israeli-palestinian conflict: preliminary
reflections, African Journal of Emerging Issues, 5(7):181-194. (13 Pages)
Kertcher, C. & Turin, O. 2024. The Hyper Truth War: The Role of Atrocities
from a Postdigital Perspective. Postdigital Science and Education, 6:400-
408. (8 Pages) Lakhani, M & Khan, HMA. 2023. Fighting Disinformation in
the Palestine Conflict: The Role of Generative AI and Islamic Values. Al-
COM3705 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
30 August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, COM3705 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30 August 2024
1. Introduction (5) In your introduction explain the overarching topic of the
assignment and how it links to the module as a whole. Provide the
background of the most recent Israeli-Palestinian (Hamas) (2023 - )
conflict.
2. Discuss the role of international communication in war and armed
conflicts. (10)
3. Read Unit 4 and describe what you understand as the inequalities of
international information (news) flow patterns and explain what causes
these inequalities. (10)
4. Critically discuss the so-called CNN effect and whether it is still relevant
today. (10)
5. Choose one of the following themes, read the relevant prescribed
readings and critically discuss this theme in the context of the media
coverage of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. You need to discuss (and,
if possible, attach) one example of media coverage related to your chosen
theme. (50) a. Disinformation, misinformation, and social media Awuor
Kokeyo, E. 2023. Exploring the dynamics of social media in shaping
narratives and perceptions in the israeli-palestinian conflict: preliminary
reflections, African Journal of Emerging Issues, 5(7):181-194. (13 Pages)
Kertcher, C. & Turin, O. 2024. The Hyper Truth War: The Role of Atrocities
from a Postdigital Perspective. Postdigital Science and Education, 6:400-
408. (8 Pages) Lakhani, M & Khan, HMA. 2023. Fighting Disinformation in
the Palestine Conflict: The Role of Generative AI and Islamic Values. Al-
