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This is Media Technology and Practice subject.
1. The openness and directness of the internet and the new media as means of communication have given rises to hopes regarding the political system. Correlate the relationship between politics and the new media.
2. Identify FOUR (4) major functions of media towards society.
3. For many years, quite understandably, the main question concerning the new media was that of access. Break down what is 'Digital divide' with some relevant example.
4. The main question concerning digital inequality is the extent to which there are still barriers to access of the internet. Provide TWO (2) major effects of inequality towards society. Include the relevant example in your answer.
5. Anthony Giddens, a British sociologist, considers as fundamentally important the fact that education plays a significant role in either strengthening or breaking down inequalities. The statement above are related to the 'Knowledge Gap Theory'. Briefly examine what is 'Knowledge Gap Theory'. Provide your answer with relevant examples.
6. Criticize the digital divide between two different countries such as Japan & Kenya/ Malaysia & Laos/ England & North Korea/ China & Bangladesh / Germany & Indonesia. You may provide your answer with latest fact. You may provide at least FOUR (4) different points.
7. Describe 'Uses & Gratification Theory' with relevant example.