News and Current Affairs: Past Questions

In the exam for unit 2735 you will answer two questions in two hours. As it is the synoptic paper, you should refer to the key concept areas of:

Note: This topic used to focus on radio and TV news, whereas it now focuses on news and current affairs broadcasting.

June 2003

To what extent is the news on radio and/or television produced to satisfy a specific audience?

June 2004

What factors determine the style and content of radio and/or televsion news?

June 2005

To what extent is television and/or radio news under pressure to ‘dumb down’?

June 2006

How far does news on television and/or radio give a true and accurate reflection of society?