Full list of mass communication courses offered in Nigerian higher institutions of learning. Mass communication is a programme that consists of several courses, starting from foundation courses which is the starting point for 100-level freshers or scholars in their first year of study to final year courses.
Before a scholar of mass communication qualifies and graduates from this programme he/she must have taken and passed the several courses under the programme which include; Writing Courses, Broadcast Courses, Print Courses, Persuasion Courses, Media Attachment (practical experience courses), Photojournalism and film (practical courses), also Research and Project.
The above-mentioned courses are the key areas which form the basis of all Courses Under Mass Communication.
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Mass Communication Courses in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics (Full list).
Below is the complete list of mass communication courses offered in Nigeria tertiary institutions of learning (First Year – Final Year).
First Year (First and Second Semester) Courses
1. Introduction to Mass Communication
2. History of the Nigerian Mass Media
3. Elements of Journalistic Style
4. Communication in English I
5. The Use of Library & Study Skill
6. Logic Philosophy & Human Existence
7. Introduction to Philosophy I
8. Nigerian Legal System I
9. Introduction to Nigerian Literature I
10. Introduction to Fiction
11. Elementary French I
12. Major World Civilizations
13. Nigeria from 1500 to 1800
14. History of Africa from 1500 – 1800 A.D
15. African Communication Systems
16. Writing for the Mass Media
17. Typesetting
18. Communication in English II
19. Nigerian Peoples & Culture
20. Introduction to Philosophy II
21. Nigerian Legal System II
22. Introduction to Nigerian Literature II
23. Basic English Grammar and Composition
24. Elementary French II
25. History of West Africa from 1500 A.D. to the Present
26. Europe to the Age of Revolutions
27. Basic Communication Theory
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Second Year (First and Second Semester) Courses
1. Theories of Mass Communication
2. Reporting
3. Graphics of Mass Communication
4. Critical and Review Writing
5. Announcing and Performance
6. Principles of Public Relations
7. Introduction to Film
8. Natural Science I
9. Peace and Conflict Resolution I
10. Introduction to Computer Science
11. Marketing Foundations for Advertising and Public Relations
12. Introduction to Political Science I
13. Nigerian Politics and Government I
14. Introduction to Sociology I
15. Media and Society
16. Information and Communication Technologies
17. News Writing
18. Principles of Broadcasting
19. Principles of Advertising
20. Media Attachment
21. Natural Science II
22. Peace and Conflict Resolution II
23. Fundamentals of Media Relations
24. Introduction to Political Science II
25. Nigerian Politics and Government II
26. Determinants of Behaviour
27. Introduction to Sociology II
28. Social Changes and Social Problems
Third Year (First and Second Semester) Courses
1. Development Journalism
2. Feature and Interpretative Writing
3. Magazine Article Writing
4. Radio/TV Programme Writing and Production
5. News Editing
6. Fundamentals of Book Publishing
7. Photojournalism
8. Introduction to Entrepreneurship
9. Public Affairs Broadcasting
10. Financial Relations
11. Advertising Creative Strategies and Tactics
12. Consumer Affairs
13. Specialized Reporting
14. Editorial Writing
15. Broadcast Programming
16. Newspaper Production
17. Magazine Production
18. Media Attachment
19. Introduction to Mass Communication Research
20. Advertising and Public Relations Research
21. Computer Applications
22. Business Development and Management
23. Broadcast Commentary and Critical Writing
24. Community Relations
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Fourth Year (First and Second Semester) Courses
1. Mass Communication Law and Ethics
2. International Communication
3. Advanced Radio/TV Production
4. Advanced Newspaper Production
5. Advanced Magazine Production
6. Print Seminar
7. Advanced Public Relations
8. Station Management and Operations
9. International Broadcasting
10. International Public Relations
11. Organisation and Management of Advertising and Public Relations Agencies
12. Media Management
13. Broadcast Seminar
14. Advanced Advertising
15. Documentary Film Production
16. Film Criticism
17. Educational Broadcasting
18. Special Topics in Advertising & Public Relations
19. Multinational Advertising
In Conclusion:
These list of courses mentioned above are the major or popular courses under mass communication, they may not be the same as your institution of choice, your institution of choice might name them differently, or even offer more or less. Whichever, they are similar in some form.
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