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COM3702 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
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Course
Media Studies: Institutions Theories and Issues (COM3702)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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Media Studies: Institutions, theories, and issues
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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 REPRESENTATION 3.1 News as
representation [20 marks:375 words] Write an argumentative essay in which
you discuss how news ‘flows’ along certain channels, which contain ‘gates’
where media personnel make decisions on how they perceive and reconstruct
news before news appears in the media (Fourie 2008: 237). Give at least two
examples of where the media make use of gatekeeping. Examples need to be
from 2020 or after. 3.2 Media and terrorism [20 marks: 500 words] Students
are required to select a newspaper or online article (2020 to present) dealing
with terrorist activity in any part of the world to discuss four possible media
needs of terrorists with practical examples from your selected article. 3.2.1 A
, summary of the terrorist news event (what your selected article entails). Your
summary should answer the 5WS (what, who, where, when, why and how).
You also need to cite the news article correctly. Attach the news story as an
addendum. (4 marks = 100 words) 3.2.2 Discuss four possible media needs of
terrorists with practical examples from your selected article. Remember to
reference both the theoretical discussion as well as the practical examples
from the article – refer to Tutorial Letter CMNALLE/301. (16 marks = 400
words). 3 4. MEDIA AND RACE [20 marks 500 words] Race relations remain
critical to South Africa as a nation and community. Write an essay on the
issues raised in Zapiro’s cartoon above [10]. Also reflect on how the both
social and mainstream media have been a central player in debates around
race relations in South Africa [6]. Use existing reported examples to
strengthen your
1. Introduction (125 words)
Media policy and regulation in South Africa play a critical role
in shaping the country's communication landscape, particularly
with the rapid rise of digital platforms and broadband
accessibility. With an increasing reliance on the internet for
information, entertainment, and social interaction, policy
interventions like the Broadband Policy for South Africa aim
to address challenges related to access, equity, and digital
inclusivity. This assignment will examine the nature of media
and communication policies, particularly the Broadband Policy,
and discuss stages of the policy cycle. Furthermore, it will
explore critical concepts such as news as representation, media's
role in terrorist activities, and race relations in South Africa,
while reflecting on how media functions as a gatekeeper and
catalyst in social issues like race and terrorism.
2. Media Policy and Regulation
3 PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
2 2024 - DUE 21
October 2024
[Type the document subtitle]
[Pick the date]
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COM3702 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 21 October 2024
Course
Media Studies: Institutions Theories and Issues (COM3702)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Media Studies: Institutions, theories, and issues
COM3702 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 - DUE 21 October 2024; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions
and explanations. Ensure your success with us...
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 REPRESENTATION 3.1 News as
representation [20 marks:375 words] Write an argumentative essay in which
you discuss how news ‘flows’ along certain channels, which contain ‘gates’
where media personnel make decisions on how they perceive and reconstruct
news before news appears in the media (Fourie 2008: 237). Give at least two
examples of where the media make use of gatekeeping. Examples need to be
from 2020 or after. 3.2 Media and terrorism [20 marks: 500 words] Students
are required to select a newspaper or online article (2020 to present) dealing
with terrorist activity in any part of the world to discuss four possible media
needs of terrorists with practical examples from your selected article. 3.2.1 A
, summary of the terrorist news event (what your selected article entails). Your
summary should answer the 5WS (what, who, where, when, why and how).
You also need to cite the news article correctly. Attach the news story as an
addendum. (4 marks = 100 words) 3.2.2 Discuss four possible media needs of
terrorists with practical examples from your selected article. Remember to
reference both the theoretical discussion as well as the practical examples
from the article – refer to Tutorial Letter CMNALLE/301. (16 marks = 400
words). 3 4. MEDIA AND RACE [20 marks 500 words] Race relations remain
critical to South Africa as a nation and community. Write an essay on the
issues raised in Zapiro’s cartoon above [10]. Also reflect on how the both
social and mainstream media have been a central player in debates around
race relations in South Africa [6]. Use existing reported examples to
strengthen your
1. Introduction (125 words)
Media policy and regulation in South Africa play a critical role
in shaping the country's communication landscape, particularly
with the rapid rise of digital platforms and broadband
accessibility. With an increasing reliance on the internet for
information, entertainment, and social interaction, policy
interventions like the Broadband Policy for South Africa aim
to address challenges related to access, equity, and digital
inclusivity. This assignment will examine the nature of media
and communication policies, particularly the Broadband Policy,
and discuss stages of the policy cycle. Furthermore, it will
explore critical concepts such as news as representation, media's
role in terrorist activities, and race relations in South Africa,
while reflecting on how media functions as a gatekeeper and
catalyst in social issues like race and terrorism.
2. Media Policy and Regulation
