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Introduction to Mass Communication is designed to expose students to the fundamental mass communication with emphasis on the concept, structure and process of Mass Communication.

Course Prerequisites

You are required to have the following to be qualified for this course.

Course Learning Resources

1. Ashara, B.H, Buhari, S.R, (2020) Massmedia in Nigeria: Concept and

Techniques, Cyclevend

2. Bitner., (1989). Mass Communication: An Introduction, New Jersey: Prentice Hill.

Course Outcomes

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. explain the different definition of mass communication and historical evolution of communication

2. differentiate types of communication

3. list component of communication processes;

4. describe noise as what limit or interferes to communication process;

5. explain the different barriers of communication.

6. Differentiate between types of communication models

7. Describe the relationship between the human communication process and models of communications.

Activities to Meet Course Objectives

The aim of this Course Material is to meet the objectives of the course. Hence, to complete the course, you are required to listen to the courseware, watch online videos and read set of books and other relevant materials that you may lay your hands on. The course is online, therefore, there is going to be a lot of online interaction in this class through the learning management system. Assignments and further activities shall be given individually as well as in groups. All assignments are compulsory and must be submitted at the times slated. Completion and timely submission of assignments will also serve as part of your assessment.  I wish you good luck!!!

Course Currilcum

    • STUDY SESSION 1 DEFINITION AND TYPES OF MASS COMMUNICATION 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M1 S1) Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: COMMUNICATION PROCESS 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M1 S2)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • Study Session 3: Communication Models. 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M1 S3)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 4: BASIC FUNCTIONS OF MASS COMMUNICATION Unlimited
    • MAC 114 (M1 S4)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: MASS MEDIA 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M2 S1)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • Study Session 2: Characteristics of Mass Media Unlimited
    • MAC 114 (M2 S2)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • Study Session 3: Weaknesses mass media Strengths of Mass Media Unlimited
    • MAC 114 (M2 S3)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: MASS COMMUNICATION AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M3 S1)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: MASS MEDIAAS A DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M3 S2)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 3: MASS MEDIA AS A SOCIO-CULTURAL FACILITATOR 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M3 S3)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 1: INFLUENCE OF THE MASS MEDIA ON THE SOCIETY 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M4 S1)Assignment 1 1 week, 3 days
    • STUDY SESSION 2: MASS MEDIA AS A SOCIETAL CATALYST AND TRANQUILIZER 00:30:00
    • MAC 114 (M4 S2)Assignment 2 1 week, 3 days

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