MCM610 - Mass Communication Law & Ethics

Re: MCM610 GDB1 Solution and discussion Total Marks 10 Starting Date Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Closing Date Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Status Open Question Title Cyber bill of Pakistan Question Description Topic/Area for Discussion Discuss the feasibility of the implemented cyber bill (Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016) of Pakistan regarding social media. Important Instructions: Your discussion must be based on logical facts. (Word limit 300-350) The GDB will remain open for 2 working days/ 48 hours. Do not copy or exchange your answer with other students. Two identical / copied comments will be marked Zero (0) and may damage your grade in the course. Obnoxious or ignoble answer should be strictly avoided. Questions / queries related to the content of the GDB, which may be posted by the students on MDB or via e-mail, will not be replied till the due date of GDB is over. For Detailed Instructions please see the GDB Announcement

Total Marks 5 Starting Date Thursday, August 01, 2019 Closing Date Friday, August 02, 2019 Status Open Question Title Public Interest Question Description ‘In the Public Interest’ is an excessively used cliché in mass media. What do you know about it?

Re: MCM610 GDB1 Solution and discussion Today Internet usage is increasing day by day both in terms of user and the amount of activity. With the capability of global broadcasting, it serves as a medium for information dissemination and for collaboration and interaction between individuals and their computers, regardless of physical distances and boundaries. These expansions affect the daily life of the people and on the whole affect the society and its culture. In Pakistan internet users are more than 13 million. Keeping in mind the increasing number of users, does internet is taking our youth to social isolation and demolishing the cultural values? Logically discuss.

Mass Communication Law and Ethics MCM610 Department of M Virtual University of Pakistan ASSIGNMENT NO.1 SEMESTER FALL 2019 MARKS: 15 TOPIC Ethical Problem Solving Paradigm Learning Objectives:  To develop the understanding of Media laws.  To develop the creative skills. Question Morning shows that are aired from different Pakistani channels are very famous in our country and these shows made their hosts popular. The actual format of these shows is hosted by one person and he/she put forth the discussion in front of the guest panel and these shows worked on the aim to provide information, entertainment and lifestyle features. It has been observed that these morning shows are not providing quality content to the viewers and fulfilling its requirements. They are inculcating complexes among society like they have been taught to brighten the complexion of a bride, never darken it. These shows are violating the media ethics and multiple complaints have been filed against these morning show. In this regard, as a media student analyze these ethical dilemmas in the famous morning show of ARY Digital “Good Morning Pakistan” by keeping in view the concept of “Ethical Problem Solving Paradigm “on the basis of its following points. Define the Problem. What is the ethical dilemma? Gather the Necessary Facts. List Possible Alternative Solutions. Analyze the Consequences of Each Alternative. Recommend a Plan of Action. Links: https://www.arydigital.tv/videos/good‐morning‐pakistan‐17th‐october‐2019/ https://www.arydigital.tv/videos/good‐morning‐pakistan‐18th‐november‐2019/ MCM610 Mass Communication Law and Ethics VU Learning outcomes: Students will be able to:  Analyze the role of Media laws  Identify the steps involved in the Ethical Problem Solving Paradigm  Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”. Schedule Marks: 15 Opening Date and Time Nov 21, 2019 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night) Due Date and Time Nov 27, 2019 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night) Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience. Important Instructions: Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution. Deadline:  Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor. Formatting guidelines:  Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.  It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.  Use black and blue font colors only. Solution guidelines:  Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA reference style” in Google and read various website containing information for better understanding or visit http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html  Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an analytical assignment.  Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking for irrelevant material. MCM610 Mass Communication Law and Ethics VU For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video lectures and use other reference books also. Rules for Marking: Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:  It has been submitted after due date  The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt MCM610 Mass Communication Law and Ethics VU

ASSIGNMENT NO.2 SEMESTER FALL 2019 MARKS: 15 TOPIC PEMRA Learning Objectives:  To develop the understanding of TV Production.  To develop the creative skills. The introduction of PEMRA was a unique venture for a developing country like Pakistan as no country in the region had similar regulatory arrangements to regulate broadcast media. The objectives of PEMRA include improving standards of information, education, and entertainment; enlarging the choice of people for news, current affairs, and music; improving access of people to mass media at the local and community level; and ensuring accountability, transparency and good governance by optimizing the free flow of information. Task: Your task is to discuss the regulatory issues of PEMRA by keeping in view its standards of operationalization. Support your answer with the help of two complaints that have been filed in PEMRA by highlighting the autonomy and independence of PEMRA Learning outcomes: Students will be able to:  Analyze the role of PEMRA  Identify the steps involved in PEMRA  Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”. Schedule OpeningDateandTime January 10, 2020 AT 12:01 A.M. (Mid- Night) Due Date and Time January 16 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night) Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulti es which may be faced by the students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience. Important Instructions: Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution. Deadline:  Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor. Formatting guidelines:  Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.  It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.  Use black and blue font colors only. Solution guidelines:  Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA reference style” in Google and read various website containing information for better understanding or visit http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html  Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an analytical assignment.  Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking for irrelevant material.  For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video lectures and use other reference books also. Rules for Marking: Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:  It has been submitted after due date  The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt