DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (MC and JR)/MJMC DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017.
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in 200 words each.
1. Define the concept of communication with suitable
examples.
2. Describe the various models of communication with
suitable example.
3. Explain the characteristics of mass media.
4. What are the recommendations of Varghese Committee?
5. Press is a fourth pillar of democracy-Discuss.
6. Write about the various government institutions related
with press.
7. Explain the need of press freedom.
8. What are the functions of Registrar of Newspaper India?
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words each.
9. Discuss-the ethics of media in the age of digital
technology.
10. How technology played an important role in information
revolution? Discuss.
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11. Define and explain Interpersonal communication.
12. Describe the recommendations of various press
commissions.
13. Write about the role of journalism in changing the
culture.
14. Describe the development of print media in India.
15. What are the powers, duties and responsibilities of PCI?