NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91 CADASTRAL ZONE

NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESSWAY, JABI, ABUJA

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION

JUNE 2018 Exam

 
COURSE CODE:                  JLS 813
COURSE TITLE:                   MEDIA AND SOCIETY
CREDIT UNIT:                    3
TIME:                                 3 HRS
 
INSTRUCTION:                  ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS
 
1.      The African communication system is believed to be unique in nature, using this assertion, discuss five modes of African communication system and its relevance to the traditional African setting?(171/2 Marks)
 
2.      There are obvious different reasons why social changes are resisted in every society, highlight five of those reasons and vividly discuss their applications with cogent examples  in the Nigerian perspective?(171/2 Marks)
 
3.      It is believed that technology has revolutionized communication in the past decades, based on this assumption examine five types of media technology and how it has affected our daily lives in Nigeria?(171/2 Marks)
 
4.      Social institutions are established to tackle some basic problems or needs in the society. Identify and discuss five types of social institutions in Nigeria? (171/2 Marks)
 
5.      The Nigerian Press Council is said to be working through four committees in the discharge of its duties. State and discuss the ‘Modus Operandi’ of those four committees?(171/2 Marks)
 
 
6.      One of the basic assumptions about the mass media is that, it has influence on peoples’ lives and sometimes changes their beliefs and opinions. Justify five of these facts and ascertain how the mass media influence the Nigerian populace? (171/2 Marks).
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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91 CADASTRAL ZONE

NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESSWAY, JABI, ABUJA

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION

FEB 2018 EXAM

 
COURSE CODE:                 JLS 813
COURSE TITLE:                MEDIA AND SOCIETY
UNIT:                               3
TIME:                               3 HRS
 
 
INSTRUCTION:        ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS, ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS.
 
1.      The traditional and modern systems of communication are often believed to be   related in nature, in view of this assertion, vividly discuss at least seven areas of these close relationship and how it affects communication in Nigeria.(171/2 Marks)
 
2.      The basic assumption of normative theories is that the media tend to assume the form and coloration of the society in which it operates. Based on this assumption,discuss a five normative theories and how it is applied in the Nigerian context.(171/2 Marks)
 
3.      Section 39 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria guarantees for press freedom in Nigeria, but however this press freedom is limited in the overall interest of the society.justify this claim by using four constraint to press freedom in Nigeria(171/2 Marks)
 
4.      Basically the Nigerian social structure is stratified into five main categories, give  analysis of the five class characterization and pattern of interaction among members of the Nigerian society(171/2 Marks)
 
5.      The “ changeMantra” in Nigeria could be adduced from  two major approaches to change, discuss these approaches and  outline five reasons why people resist social change in Nigeria.(171/2 Marks)
 
6.      Discuss five code of ethics for journalism as it regards to journalism profession in Nigeria
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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Mass Communication

JUNE, 2017_1 EXAMINATIONS

 
COURSE CODE: JLS 813
COURSE TITLE: MEDIA AND SOCIETY
TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hours                 UNITS: 3
INSTRUCTION: Answer 4 questions only. All questions carry equal marks.
1.      (a) ‘The Mass Media are the agents of social change in the society’ Discuss this assertion. (b) Enumerate the key approaches to social change and explain two.  17Marks
2.      Define Social Institutions (ii) Name FIVE types of Social Institutions in Nigeria and explain three.                                                                                                          17½Mark
3.      (a) Define “Press Freedom” (b) How does the  Constitution guarantee press freedom in Nigeria (c) Give two  limitations of press freedom.                                     17½Marks
4.      What is Press Council? Explain TWO reasons for setting up the Nigerian Press Council. Enumerate and explain THREE functions of the Council.                              17½Marks
 
5.      Explain the following:
(1) Satellite
(2) Television
(3) Telephone
(4) Microchip
(5) The Internet                                                                                   17½Marks
 
6.      Discuss the term GLOBALIZATION in relation to development in Nigeria and other developing countries. Argue FOR or AGAINST Globalization.                  17½Marks
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14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION

 
COURSE CODE: JLS 813
COURSE TITLE: MEDIA AND SOCIETY
TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTION: Answer question 1 and any other three.
1.      Explain the three traditional functions of the mass media and two other important functions. Discuss, with cogent reasons, why the mass media are very essential in a modern society like Nigeria.                                         (25 Marks)
2.      Discuss the four normative theories of the press and with examples show how relevant they are to the societies where they operate.                                   (15 Marks)
3.      Define theory and differentiate it from assumption? Why do universities teach/study theory?                                                                       (15 Marks)
4.      The Nigerian mass media as we know it today started in 1800. Carefully explain the various eras up to the present. How does the present era compare with the pre-independence era?                                                                              (15 Marks)
5.      Define and explain  the term communication and write notes on the following:
a.       Non-verbal communication                                                           5 Marks
b.      Process of Communication                                                             5 Marks
c.       Media Imperialism                                                                          5 Marks
6.      a. What is globalization?                                                                        (10 Marks)
b. Explain the impact of globalization in Nigeria.                                (14 Marks)
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