Tamil University 2006 M.Phil Commerce SOCIOLOGY OF MASS COMMUNICATION - Question Paper

2006 Tamil Nadu State Sociology Madurai kamaraj University M.phil (Sciology) exam May 2006


SOCIOLOGY OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks
ans any 5 of the subsequent.
All ques. carry equal marks.


1. describe communication and explain its nature and
types.

2. explain the role of Mass Media in Mass
Communication.

3. Bring out the characteristics of Mass and tele
communications.

4. "Mass communication plays a key role in rural
development". Comment.

5. What do you mean by adoption of innovation?
discuss its significance in communication process.


6. . discuss the role of opinion leaders in promoting
AUdienceBehaviour.

7. discuss the portrayal of women in Media with - examples.

8. Examine the capabilities of satellites and ~xplain
its uses.

9. Critically asses the growth of mass media in the
post-independent period in India.


10. explain the code of ethics in Mass communication
with reference to journalism and television.

Earning:   Approval pending.