Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Social & Behavioural Sciences

School

Journalism & Communication Sch

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class contact

3 Contact hours

Course coordinator

Dr Levi Obijiofor

Assessment methods

Project, final examination

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2013 St Lucia Internal Course Profile

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Course description

The course provides students with an understanding of different theories of mass media systems, their philosophical foundations and basic principles. It looks at varying relationships of mass media to politics and society and their important role in social and political change. The media systems of different countries and regions, as well as global media issues are addressed.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2012 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2011 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2010 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2009 St Lucia Internal Course Profile