Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

JMS 101 — Introduction to Journalism

JMS department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Students should be able to
analyse the concept of journalism
have in-depth knowledge of the mass media
identify the features of mass communication
describe different types of mass media and their interrelationships; and
examine the functions and roles of journalism/journalists

Course contents

Concept of journalism and journalism creed. Mass media and the features of mass communication. Different types of the mass media and their interrelationship. Functions of mass media. Various models of mass communication. The role and contributions of technology to the development of journalism and mass communication.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study JMS 101.

JMS 101 — Introduction to Journalism

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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