The functions of journalism?

Question

Well, there are eight functions of mass media:

1) inform (a teacher function)

2) surveillance (a watcher function)

3) service the economic system

4) hold society together (act as sort of a cultural glue)

5) entertain

6) act as a community forum (media equivalent of town hall meeting or group discussion)

7) set the agenda

8) service the political system

Or some sources say

Inform

Interpret

Mold opinion

Enable decision making

Agent of change

Entertain

I'd like to ask you to explain me these in detail. I'm preparing for my exam, you see, and can't find an in-depth look at this anywhere. Will you help me, please?

Answer 1

If this forms part of your exam, then I would suggest that you re read your course material, because they do not ask questions where the answers have not been made available during class. (I did my homework, you do yours)