Mass Communication
The course will be taught in two semesters at this level which will be run for 1200 hours in two six-month periods. The course will focus on application of knowledge acquired during the diploma level. Here the students are expected to apply the underlying media ethics and principles of journalism; and able to exhibit their research skills.
At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand the rudiments of the media and society-cultural and political impacts on
the society.
2. Understand media as agent of promotion of peace and violence (positive and
negative aspect of the media)
WASSCE: 3 credits including Mathematics and English plus two passes in the relevant area or its equivalent. Completion of the certificate level
Matured students: must be 35 yrs and above or 4 years working experience
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC 400 | MULTI MEDIA JOURNALISM | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| GMC 401 | COMMUNICATION POLICIES AND GLOBALISATION | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| ENG 402 | USE OF ENGLISH II | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| GMC 403 | COMMUNITY MEDIA | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| GMC 404 | RESEARCH METHODS | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 17 | 20 | 52 |
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC 405 | MEDIA AND GOOD GOVERNANCE II | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| GMC 406 | INTERNSHIP | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| GMC 407 | SEMINAR AND REPORT | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| GMC 408 | PRACTICAL ACADEMIC RESEARCH | — | 4 | 2 | 45 | 51 |
| TOTAL | 10 | 5 | 53 | 68 |
L = Learning hours, T = Theory, P = Practical, CH = Credit Hours.
INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT DURATION AND METHODOLOGY: 3 Months
| NO. | Methodology | Score (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PRACTICAL | 15% |
| 2. | TEST/ASSIGNMENT | 35% |
| 3. | EXAMINATION | 60% |
