COM3705 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30
August 2024
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, 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-Misbah Research Journal, 3(4):2-13. (12 Pages) Oguojiofor, PO. 2024.
The Role of Social Media in Shaping Narratives and Perceptions in the Israeli-
Gaza Conflict that Escalated on October 2023. International Journal of Academic
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30
August 2024
[Company address]
, 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-Misbah Research Journal, 3(4):2-13. (12 Pages) Oguojiofor, PO. 2024.
The Role of Social Media in Shaping Narratives and Perceptions in the Israeli-
Gaza Conflict that Escalated on October 2023. International Journal of Academic
