Semester: Autumn, 2022
Level: MSc/PGD (Mass Communication)
ASSIGNMENT No.1
Q. 1 Elaborate with examples the kinds of Communication and its effects in various situations.
Q. 2 What are the essential elements for the process of communication? Explain it with the help of a model.
Q. 3 What are different psychological hurdles of communication? Suggest the ways to resolve these barriers.
Q. 4 Write notes on the following:
i) De Fleur Model of communication
ii) Two Step Flow Model of Mass Media
iii) The HUB model of Communication
iv) J-Curve model of news diffusion.
Q. 5 Do you agree the social responsibility theory uphold the principle of checks and balance in a society? Explain this statement in light of normative theories of press?
ASSIGNMENT No.2
Q. 1 How new ideas are diffused in society? Elaborate the process of Diffusion of innovation.
Q. 2 Write notes on the following:
i) Media Hegemony
ii) Gatekeeping
Q. 3 Explain various media of Mass Communication. Evaluate the role a newspaper plays in your life.
Q. 4 Elaborate Puppetry and street theatre. How can puppetry be used for social reforms?
Q. 5 Describe the various categories of media Audiences.
