COM1511 Assignment 1 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

COM1511 Assignment 1 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references.. Assignment 01 Principles of Decolonial Communication COM1511 Semester 1 Department of Communication Science Due date: 26 March 2026, 20:00 (8 pm) Unique assignment number: 323799 BARCODE 2 INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT 01 This assignment is compulsory for examination admission and contributes 20% towards your final mark. The assignment covers Learning Units 1, 2, 3 and 5, and is marked out of 50. Read the questions carefully and ensure that there is a practical basis to your discussions where this is required. Your completed assignment must adhere to certain technical requirements, and you will be assessed on this. Your assignment must include the following:  A declaration indicating that the assignment is your own original and unaided work  A cover page reflecting all the relevant assignment information (see the rubric at the end of the assignment)  A table of contents  An introduction  A conclusion  References (both in-text references and a list of sources consulted) Please refer to Tutorial Letter CMNALLE_2026_TL301 for instructions about all these elements. 10 marks have been allocated to technical presentation. LEARNING UNIT 1: INTRODUCING COMMUNICATION QUESTION 1 Lucy was running late for an important meeting and needed to inform her colleague, Thabo, right away. She quickly dialled his number and spoke into her phone, hoping he would understand her situation. Although her voice was clear at the start, as a result of noisy construction equipment outside her office, her words sounded slightly muffled. Thabo strained to listen, piecing together what Lucy was saying about the new meeting time. After catching most of her hurried explanation, he responded with a quick, “Got it — thanks for the heads up!” Hearing this reply, Lucy breathed a sigh of relief, knowing her message had gotten through despite the interference. Discuss the African perspective of communication using the definition of communication as the sharing of meaning from one entity to another. Include examples of types of communication that illustrate the African perspective of communication. The Shannon Weaver model of communication is based on the idea that communication is a process of transmitting information from a sender to a receiver through a channel. Identify and explain the seven elements of the Shannon Weaver model as depicted in the scenario provided. Basing your answer on the definition of communication from the African perspective, identify and explain any two types of communication relating to this perspective. Identify the main issue discussed in the news story and explain how the media gave it importance through priming. Describe how the story is framed. Whose perspectives are prioritised, and which voices are missing. Suggest a different way in which the story could be framed to include a more balanced or inclusive perspective, particularly that of marginalised groups. Explain why this approach is important. Identify at least two occurrences of listening and at least two occurrences of hearing as illustrated in the scenario. Provide a detailed discussion in which you clearly differentiate between the processes of listening and hearing. Discuss the nature and characteristics of the listening and hearing processes. Cite two practical examples from your own lived experiences to support your discussion. The Shannon Weaver model of communication is based on the idea that communication is a process of transmitting information from a sender to a receiver through a channel. This model consists of seven basic elements. Identify any four elements as illustrated in the scenario and briefly explain each. Cite practical examples from the scenario to support your answer. Define the type of communication that is taking place in the scenario where a person experiences negative thoughts before a meeting, and provide two practical examples from the scenario to illustrate your answer. Discuss how our perceptions are influenced by culture. In your discussion, include both Western and African cultural views. Provide practical examples to support your discussion. Define agenda setting theory. Then explain the two distinct levels of agenda setting theory. In two sentences, explain what is meant by de centring and re centring. Explain your understanding of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Provide examples of Indigenous Knowledge Systems from your childhood experiences. Explain what intergenerational trauma barriers refer to. Identify the main issue discussed in the news story and explain how the media gave it importance through priming. Basing your answer on the definition of communication from the African perspective, identify and explain any two types of communication relating to this perspective. Basing your answer on the definition of communication from the African perspective, identify and explain any two types of communication relating to this perspective. The Shannon Weaver model of communication is based on the idea that communication is a process of transmitting information from a sender to a receiver through a channel. This model consists of seven basic elements. Identify any four elements as illustrated in the scenario and briefly explain each. Cite practical examples from the scenario to support your answer. Define the type of communication that is taking place in the scenario where a person experiences negative thoughts before a meeting, and provide two practical examples from the scenario to illustrate your answer. Discuss how our perceptions are influenced by culture. In your discussion, include both Western and African cultural views. Provide practical examples to support your discussion. The Shannon Weaver model of communication is based on the idea that communication is a process of transmitting information from a sender to a receiver through a channel. This model consists of seven basic elements. Identify any four elements as illustrated in the scenario and briefly explain each. Cite practical examples from the scenario to support your answer. Define the type of communication that is taking place in the scenario where a person experiences negative thoughts before a meeting, and provide two practical examples from the scenario to illustrate your answer. Discuss how our perceptions are influenced by culture. In your discussion, include both Western and African cultural views. Provide practical examples to support your discussion. Describe how the story is framed. Whose perspectives are prioritised, and which voices are missing. Suggest a different way in which the story could be framed to include a more balanced or inclusive perspective, particularly that of marginalised groups. Explain why this approach is important. COM1513 Identify at least two occurrences of listening and at least two occurrences of hearing as illustrated in the scenario. Provide a detailed discussion in which you clearly differentiate between the processes of listening and hearing. COM1512 Discuss the nature and characteristics of the listening and hearing processes. Cite two practical examples from your own lived experiences to support your discussion. Identify and explain four types of barriers to communication depicted in the scenario provided. Indicate how these barriers can be overcome.