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IGNOU BNM-21 (January 2026 – July 2026) Assignment Questions
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.




