IGNOU BAFJDM BNM 21 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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BNM 21 2025 - English

BNM-021: Introduction to Journalism and Digital Media

Assignment 01

31st March 2025/30th September 2025

(Due Date: Please check the website for the latest update on the due date)

Assignment Code: BNM-021/Jan25/July 25

Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Annser all FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain how digital media supports democratic participation. Discuss the challenges digital media faces in this role. Cite relevant examples.

2. Define the concept of citizen journalism. Analyse its advantages and limitations in comparison to traditional journalism practices, providing examples. 

3. Examine how social media platforms contribute to social movements and awareness campaigns. Provide examples from global and Indian contexts. 

4. Answer the following: 

a. Explain the socio-economic, technological, and educational factors contributing to the digital divide.

b. List the initiatives undertaken by the Indian government to promote digital literacy and bridge the digital divide

5. White shortnotes on any FIVE of the following: 

A. Gatekeeping in Joumalism

B. Digital Storytelling

C. Media Convergence

D. Ethical Challenges in Al Journalism E. Open Data Movement

F. Right to be Forgotten

G. Virtual Communities

H. Role of Algorithms in News Feed Curation

l. Big Data in Media Research

J. Crowdsourcing in Joumalism

BNM 021 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

BNM 021: INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND DIGITAL MEDIA

Assignment -1

Due Date: 31st March for TEE June and 30th September for TEE December.

Please check the website for the latest update on due date.

Assignment Code: BNM-021

January 2026 / July 2026

Maximum Marks: 100

Weightage: 30%

Note: Answer all the questions. All questions carry equal marks (20 each).

1. Explain the communication process and briefly discuss any two barriers to effective communication with suitable examples.

2. What is digital media? Discuss any four key features of digital media and explain how it differs from traditional media.

3. Explain the role of journalism as the Fourth Estate in a democratic society. Mention any two challenges faced by journalism in the digital age.

4. What is participatory culture? Explain how digital media encourages public participation with suitable examples.

5. Define digital inequality. Briefly explain how a lack of access and skills leads to digital marginalisation in society.

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