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COM2604
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(817738) - DUE 21
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, COM2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (817738) -
DUE 21 August 2024
QUESTION 1
STUDY UNIT 3
Approaches to the study of mass communication When we attempt to
describe, interpret, evaluate and predict a phenomenon, in this case mass
communication, understanding said phenomenon is key. Various factors
influence this.
1.1 In a short paragraph, present a well-formulated definition of mass
communication using your own examples to substantiate your answer. (5)
1.2 Further to the above, there are various perspectives on mass
communication. Briefly mention each of these and their specific emphasis. (5)
1.3 The theoretical approach you use also holds certain implications for your
understanding of mass communication. Briefly discuss the main
characteristics of the two approaches listed below:
1.3.1 The technological determinism approach. (5)
1.3.2 The poststructionalist/postmodern approach. (5) [TOTAL 20]
1.1 Definition of Mass Communication
Mass communication is the process by which a person, group of people, or
organization creates a message and transmits it through a medium to a large,
COM2604
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(817738) - DUE 21
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, COM2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (817738) -
DUE 21 August 2024
QUESTION 1
STUDY UNIT 3
Approaches to the study of mass communication When we attempt to
describe, interpret, evaluate and predict a phenomenon, in this case mass
communication, understanding said phenomenon is key. Various factors
influence this.
1.1 In a short paragraph, present a well-formulated definition of mass
communication using your own examples to substantiate your answer. (5)
1.2 Further to the above, there are various perspectives on mass
communication. Briefly mention each of these and their specific emphasis. (5)
1.3 The theoretical approach you use also holds certain implications for your
understanding of mass communication. Briefly discuss the main
characteristics of the two approaches listed below:
1.3.1 The technological determinism approach. (5)
1.3.2 The poststructionalist/postmodern approach. (5) [TOTAL 20]
1.1 Definition of Mass Communication
Mass communication is the process by which a person, group of people, or
organization creates a message and transmits it through a medium to a large,
