Explain the emerging trends in development communication. How are digital media and technological advancements transforming communication for development in the 21st century?

Evaluate the effectiveness of various media folk and traditional media, print, radio, television, and new communication technologies in promoting development communication. Provide examples to support your answer.

Analyze the role of different stakeholders-public sector, private sector, development agencies, NGOs, and Panchayati Raj institutions in development planning. How do these stakeholders contribute to inclusive and participatory development?

Discuss the major areas of development communication by examining issues related to women and child development, water and human development, and environmental change. How can communication strategies address these challenges?

 Discuss the role of media in addressing gender issues, human rights, and child protection. How can media act as a tool for social awareness and development?

Evaluate the importance of media ethics in journalism. How do ethical principles and media laws shape responsible media practices in a democratic society?

Analyze the key elements of online journalism. Discuss how writing, newsroom setup, and content production for online media differ from traditional journalism.

Discuss the importance of participatory development communication. How do media literacy, RTI, civic journalism, mobile journalism, and community media empower citizens and promote grassroots development?

Explain the principles and techniques of writing for radio and television. How do content production and presentation styles influence audience engagement in broadcast media?

Evaluate the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in development communication. How can CSR initiatives contribute to social change through media strategies?

Discuss the essential skills required for media writing. How do writing styles differ across various media formats such as news, features, and opinion pieces?

Explain the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating a development communication campaign. Support your answer with examples or case studies.

Analyze how media reports on health, sanitation, education, environment, economy, industrialization, and urbanisation. Why are these issues critical to development journalism?

Discuss the major developmental, governance, agricultural, rural, and science & technology issues covered under development journalism. How can journalism contribute to addressing these issues?

Discuss the concept of a knowledge society by focusing on issues of access, equity, democracy, and digital media. What are the major challenges and opportunities associated with ICT in building a knowledge society?

 Evaluate India's transition into the digital age with reference to internet access for marginalized groups, participatory online media, online activism, and ICT support for Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

Analyze the applications of ICT in education, health, and disability. How do these ICT interventions help bridge developmental gaps in society?

 Explain the conceptual framework of ICTs for development. How do e-governance policies and their implementation in rural and urban areas contribute to inclusive development?

Discuss the role of ICT in contemporary society by examining the internet as a medium, digital media, issues of access and participation, and the policy frameworks that govern digital communication.

Discuss the evolution and relevance of Feminist Media Theories. How do these theories critique gender representation and power structures within media systems?