, COM1514 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026 - DUE 23 March 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ................................................................................
2. Media Artefacts ..........................................................................
2.1 Functions of Mass Media Communication .....................
2.2 Uses and Gratifications Theory ........................................
2.2.1 Discussion of Theory ..................................................
2.2.2 Diversion .....................................................................
2.2.3 Personal Relations .....................................................
2.2.4 Personal Identity .......................................................
2.2.5 Surveillance ...............................................................
3. Media, Development and Democracy ....................................
4. Media Institutions .....................................................................
5. Conclusion .................................................................................
Sources Consulted .......................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ................................................................................
2. Media Artefacts ..........................................................................
2.1 Functions of Mass Media Communication .....................
2.2 Uses and Gratifications Theory ........................................
2.2.1 Discussion of Theory ..................................................
2.2.2 Diversion .....................................................................
2.2.3 Personal Relations .....................................................
2.2.4 Personal Identity .......................................................
2.2.5 Surveillance ...............................................................
3. Media, Development and Democracy ....................................
4. Media Institutions .....................................................................
5. Conclusion .................................................................................
Sources Consulted .......................................................................