,COM1514 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 -
DUE May 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS;
1. INTRODUCTION
2. 2 MEDIA ARTEFACTS
2.1 The Five Functions of Mass Media Communication
2.2. Uses and Gratifications Theory
2.2.1 Briefly Discuss the Uses and Gratifications Theory
2.2.2 Diversion
2.2.3 Personal Relations
2.2.4 Personal Identity
2.2.5 Surveillance
3 MEDIA, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY
3.1. Decolonising African Media and Communication
Studies in the Global South
3.2 Civilians' Watchdog Role on the Internet and Social
Media Networks
3.3 Media-State Relations in the African Context
4. MEDIA INSTITUTIONS
, 4.1.1 Differentiation between a Media Institution and a
Media Institution with an Agency 4.1.2 Examples of
Media Institutions vs Media Institutions with an Agency
4.2Types of media intuitions
4.2.1 Explanation of Types of Media Institutions
4.2.2 Functioning of Media Institutions
4.3 Five Elements of the Circuit of Culture
CONCLUSION
REFERENCE
, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is
strictly prohibited.
1. INTRODUCTION
Mass media plays a pivotal role in informing, educating,
entertaining, and shaping public perception. With the evolution
of digital technology, the media landscape has expanded to
include various platforms that influence individuals and society.
This work explores media artefacts, theories of media use, and
the role of media in democracy and development, with a
special focus on African contexts.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 -
DUE May 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS;
1. INTRODUCTION
2. 2 MEDIA ARTEFACTS
2.1 The Five Functions of Mass Media Communication
2.2. Uses and Gratifications Theory
2.2.1 Briefly Discuss the Uses and Gratifications Theory
2.2.2 Diversion
2.2.3 Personal Relations
2.2.4 Personal Identity
2.2.5 Surveillance
3 MEDIA, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY
3.1. Decolonising African Media and Communication
Studies in the Global South
3.2 Civilians' Watchdog Role on the Internet and Social
Media Networks
3.3 Media-State Relations in the African Context
4. MEDIA INSTITUTIONS
, 4.1.1 Differentiation between a Media Institution and a
Media Institution with an Agency 4.1.2 Examples of
Media Institutions vs Media Institutions with an Agency
4.2Types of media intuitions
4.2.1 Explanation of Types of Media Institutions
4.2.2 Functioning of Media Institutions
4.3 Five Elements of the Circuit of Culture
CONCLUSION
REFERENCE
, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is
strictly prohibited.
1. INTRODUCTION
Mass media plays a pivotal role in informing, educating,
entertaining, and shaping public perception. With the evolution
of digital technology, the media landscape has expanded to
include various platforms that influence individuals and society.
This work explores media artefacts, theories of media use, and
the role of media in democracy and development, with a
special focus on African contexts.
