Communication

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COURSE TITLE: AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 11

COURSE GUIDE MAC 116: AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 11 Course Developer/Writer: Dr. Abigail O. Ogwezzy Department of Mass Communication University of Lagos Akoka, Lagos Dr Victor Ayedun- Aluma Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos Akoka, Lagos Chidinma Onwubere School of Arts and Social Sciences National Open University of Nigeraia Lagos Christine Ofulue Ph.D School of Arts and Social Sciences National Open University of Nigeraia Lagos

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MAC116: AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS II Welcome! This is a two-credit unit course designed to expose undergraduate students mainly to the application of African traditional communication structure, form and content. Compared to African communication systems I, it is analytical. If I have to re-name the course, I would name it Applied African Communication Systems. It examined folk media, esoteric, and institutional modes of communication. Students are expected to identify and discuss the application of African structure, form and contents drawing from some contemporary development projects in their milieu. This material was developed with the Nigerian context, drawing mainly from the six geopolitical zones in the country AIMS Generally, the major purpose of this course is to expose students to the applicability of African communication systems. The main aims are to: help students...