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BCJ322Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Community Broadcasting

This course explores the principles and practices of community broadcasting. It covers the concept of community, broadcasting, and community broadcasting, examining their characteristics and objectives. The course delves into content planning, broadcast personnel, regulation, licensing, and funding. It also examines the historical emergence and challenges of community broadcasting in Nigeria, providing a comprehensive understanding of its role in development.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Community BroadcastingMediaRegulationNigeriaCommunication

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Community

2

Principles of Broadcasting

3

Community Broadcasting Definitions

4

Content Planning

5

Regulation and Licensing

6

Community Broadcasting in Nigeria

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Broadcast Journalist

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Community Media Manager

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Media Regulatory Officer

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Communication Specialist

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Program Producer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

MediaTelecommunicationsGovernmentNon-profitEducation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 1: Understanding The Concept Of Community

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the context of community.
  • •Define community and differentiate between types of communities.
  • •Identify characteristics of a community and relate to real-world examples.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 2: The Concept Of Broadcasting

3 study hours
  • •Define broadcasting and its evolution from an agricultural term.
  • •Explain the types of broadcast media and their unique features.
  • •Differentiate between radio and television broadcast media.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Defining Community Broadcasting

3 study hours
  • •Define community broadcasting and differentiate it from community media.
  • •Identify the functions, characteristics, principles, and objectives of community broadcasting.
  • •Reflect on the role of community broadcasting in national development.
Week
4

Module 2: Core Concepts

3h

Unit 1: Content, Planning And Broadcast Personnel

3 study hours
  • •Understand the importance of content and planning in community broadcast programs.
  • •Identify factors to consider when planning broadcast content.
  • •Familiarize yourself with the roles of broadcast personnel.
Week
5

Module 2: Core Concepts

3h

Unit 2: Regulation, Licensing, And Funding Of Community Broadcasting

3 study hours
  • •Understand the regulatory framework for community broadcast stations.
  • •Learn the process of licensing community broadcast media.
  • •Explore funding sources and ownership models for community broadcasting.
Week
6

Module 2: Core Concepts

3h

Unit 3: Community Broadcasting In Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Examine the factors responsible for the emergence of community broadcasting in Nigeria.
  • •Identify the challenges confronting community broadcasting.
  • •Understand the legal aspects of community broadcasting in Nigeria.
Week
7

Module 2: Core Concepts

3h

Unit 4: Community Broadcast Station

3 study hours
  • •Describe community radio and its principles.
  • •Identify the models of community radio.
  • •Understand the role of community radio in national development.
Week
8

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Understanding The Concept Of Community

2 study hours
  • •Review the concept of community, its types, and characteristics.
Week
9

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: The Concept Of Broadcasting

2 study hours
  • •Review the definition of broadcasting, types of broadcast media, and the nature of radio and television.
Week
10

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Defining Community Broadcasting

2 study hours
  • •Review the definitions, functions, characteristics, principles, and objectives of community broadcasting.
Week
11

Module 2: Core Concepts

2h

Unit 1: Content, Planning And Broadcast Personnel

2 study hours
  • •Review content planning and the roles of broadcast personnel.
Week
12

Module 2: Core Concepts

2h

Unit 2: Regulation, Licensing, And Funding Of Community Broadcasting

2 study hours
  • •Review regulation, licensing, and funding of community broadcasting.
Week
13

Module 2: Core Concepts

2h

Unit 3: Community Broadcasting In Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Review the emergence, challenges, and legal aspects of community broadcasting in Nigeria.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each unit.

2

Summarize key concepts and definitions from each unit in your own words.

3

Practice applying the principles of community broadcasting to real-world scenarios.

4

Review past assignments and tutor-marked assessments to identify areas for improvement.

5

Focus on understanding the regulatory framework and licensing requirements for community broadcast stations.

6

Develop a strong understanding of the historical and socio-political context of community broadcasting in Nigeria.

7

Prepare concise notes on the key characteristics and models of community broadcast stations.

8

Practice answering essay questions on the role of community broadcasting in national development.

9

Form study groups with classmates to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

10

Prioritize studying the units identified as peak difficulty periods, focusing on the specific reasons for their complexity.

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