CSS Journalism Mass Communication Past Paper 2019

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Discuss Marshal McLuhan’s theory of media determinism in the light of powerful media effects revisited paradigm.

2. Q. 320 marks

   What are normative theories of the press? Discuss criticism on these theories and also discuss their implication in Pakistani society.

3. Q. 420 marks

   How mass media and technology contribute in globalization? Do you think that we are living in a global village? Justify your answer with logical arguments.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Critically discuss the impact of commercialism on selection and presentation of news reports in perspective of Pakistani mainstream news channels.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Do you think that PR is a tool of governance? Why is it necessary for a public relations department to serve as early warning system?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Write a detailed note on development of media regulations from British colonial era to independent Pakistan.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write notes on any two of the following: (10 each) (a) Spiral of silence (b) McBride commission (c) Dominant paradigm of development

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.