Introduction to New Media — DU B. A. (Hons) Journalism Previous Year Question Papers

3. Candidates have to answer ALL the questions in Part A and ANY THREE questions in Part B. 4. Question in Part A carry 10 marks each and question in Part B carry 20 marks each Illustrate your answer with examples from social media. (b) Explain Mobile-Mediated Communication. Evaluate its benefits and limitations in contemporary society. 2. (a) Discuss the importance of digital archives in journalism. Give appropriate examples. How does it affect journalism? (a) Write short notes on content strategy and audience analysis in web design. (b) Discuss the key features of on line reporting. How . is it different from traditional reporting? 4. (a) Examine the major recent trends in social media with reference to contemporary digital practices. Support your answer with examples (b) How has technological determinism influenced social and cultural change in India? Discuss with relevant examples from media, communication, and everyday life. (a) Examine the role of copyright, copyleft, and open-source in shaping ethical and professional practices in journalism. (b) How do new media platforms generate revenue through monetization? Discuss the ethical challenges linked to these practices. (a) "The success of a digital news story lies in its interactivity." Critically examine how hyperlinks, multimedia elements, and embedded tools shape the reader's experience. Illustrate your answer with a case study of one multimedia story. (b) Outline the major stages of website development. How does the workflow progress from conceptualization to publication on the web? (a) Write Notes on ANY TWO : (i) Online Activism (il) Advocacy Journalism (b) In what ways does the multiplier effect of new media reshape narratives in contemporary society? Give reasons in support of your answer.