11 May 2009

old qestions: Master Level II/ HumanitiesJournalism and Mass Communication 2064

Many friends preparing for the exam of masters II year asked me old questions of exam. I searched my collection and found these three papers. I lost questions of electronic media. Hope this posting will be useful for friends.

Tribhuwan University
2064

Master Level II/II Year/ Humanities
Journalism and Mass Communication
Comparative Press Laws and Media System (JMC 511)

Full Marks: 80
Time: 4 hrs.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable

The Figures in the margin indicate full marks

Attempt any THREE questions from Group “A” and FOUR from Group “B”

Group A 3x16=48


Describe the main features of ASEAN and SAARC media and legal systems with special reference to Nepal.
What are the characteristics of conventional and modern theories of press laws? Explain with suitable examples.
Which clauses of the press laws of UK have inspired laws of developing countries like Nepal? Give examples.
Critically analyse the media system in UK and USA. How do the media systems in these countries compare and contrast with the media in China?

Group “B” 4x8=32

Explain prior restraint and the functions of print and electronic media.
Critically examine the Defamation Act of India and Pakistan.
Compare and contrast the law of privacy and liability for physical harms in Europe and USA.
Explain the historical development of the press Council in Nepal and refer to the recent ethical media practices in the country.
Why are the issues of libel and privacy more sensitive in media exercise? Explain with examples.
Describe western systems and existing press provisions.





Tribhuwan University
2064

Master Level II/II Year/ Humanities
Journalism and Mass Communication
Development Communication and Journalism (JMC 517)

Full Marks: 100
Time: 4 hrs.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable

The Figures in the margin indicate full marks

Attempt any THREE questions from Group “A” and FOUR from Group “B”

Group A 3x20=60


Describe the issues of emerging in the field of development communication.
Delineate the difference between development communication and development support communication.
The low density of broadcasting media in developing countries constraints the process of development communication in these countries.
What is the impact of 3-year National Communications Plan 1971-1973 on the development of media organization and institutions in Nepal.

Group “B” 4x10=40

Asian Perspective vs liberation perspective on development communication. .
Environmental Journalism is a highly specialized form of development journalism. Discussed briefly.
Legal framework of broadcasting development communication in Nepal.
Alternative paradigm of development communication.
The Bagmati River has become source of multiple issues of urban environmental degradation in Kathmandu Valley. Why?
Public broadcasting system has better prospects in rural development communication than state broadcasting system. Discuss very briefly.

Tribhuwan University
2064

Master Level II/II Year/ Humanities
Journalism and Mass Communication
International and Inter-Cultural Communication and Media(JMC 506)
Full Marks: 100
Time: 4 hrs.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable

The Figures in the margin indicate full marks

Attempt any THREE questions from Group “A” and FOUR from Group “B”

Group A 3x20=60


How the culture of a society is reflected in social communication patterns (verbal and non-verbal) ?
What role do media play in intercultural and international communications?
How the idea of free flow of information interacted with modernization theory and the idea of New World Information and Communication Order?
Describe how the politics is replaced by economy as a driving force in the world of media and communication.

Group “B” 4x10=40

What are the main ingredients of a society’s culture ?.
What is media internationalization? Discuss.
How strong are decentralization trends in media at present?
What are the differences between ‘ITU’ and UNESCO’s visions of information society?
What difficulties do you usually face while interacting with foreigners ?.
Describe how the introduction of new technologies has changed Nepali media and society.

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