DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (MC DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Describe the role of mass media in modernisation.
2. Write a note on development participation.
3. Illustrate Gandhi Metha model of development.
4. List out various approaches to development
communication.
5. Explain evolutionary model.
6. What are the powerful effects model of mass media?
7. Write short notes on
Self development
Self reliance.
8. Discuss the salient features of new communication
technologies.
Sub. Code
23
DE-2614
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PART B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss in detail the criticism levied on psychological
variable and cultural factors models with regard to
development.
10. Nilokheri and Elawath experiment Explain.
11. Describe the various approaches of development model.
12. Explain about SITE project in India.
13. Describe the communication approaches of dominant
paradigm.
14. Examine the role of five year plan in development of the
country.
15. Explain the concept and role of communication in
development.