COM3702 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO Semester 2 2024 - DUE 21 October 2024

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COM3702 Assignment 3
PORTFOLIO Semester 2
2024 - DUE 21 October
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

, COM3702 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO Semester 2 2024 - DUE 21 October
2024



1 INTRODUCTION [5marks:125 words]

2 MEDIA POLICY AND REGULATION

2.1 The nature of media and communication policy: [20 marks:500 words] Read
the Broadband Policy for South Africa. You are expected to read this policy along
with your study materials to answer the questions that follow

2.1.1 Provide your own overview of what the Broadband Policy is all about in a
paragraph. Cite the policy as a source consulted (4 marks).

2.1.2 Define policy as a process and indicate what problem the Broadband Policy
seeks to address. Your answer should be able to demonstrate how the new media or
internet is presenting new challenges to the policymakers. (6 marks)

2.1.3 What stage of the policy cycle do you think the Broadband Policy is currently
at? You need to conduct your own research in order to determine the stage of the
policy. (5 marks)

2.1.4 Identify and discuss the phase of communication policy paradigm that
encompasses the Broadband Policy. (5 marks) 2 3

1. Introduction (5 marks: 125 words)

• Briefly introduce media policy and regulation in the context of South Africa.

• Highlight the importance of media policies in shaping communication
structures, including internet access and digital infrastructure.