International Journalism & Mass Communication (JOUR2221)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 1.5 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1.5 Hours/ Week
Assessment methods
Problem Solution
Examination
Tutorial Participation
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Levi Obijiofor
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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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.