ELECTRONIC MEDIA AS AN EFFECTIVE INSTRUMENT FOR CULTURAL PROPAGATION
(CASE STUDY OF OSINA TOWN IN IMO STATE)
By
NWAOGU EDITH CHINYERE
Presented To
Department of Mass Communication
ABSTRACT
This study examined the electronic media as an effective instrument for cultural propagation. A case study of Osina Town in Ideato Local Government Area in Imo State.
Osina was selected for the study because of its strategic geographical location between Anambra and Abia State and its rich historical and cultural background. Osina, has qualified as a classical example of a development oriented community.
20 copies of questionnaires were administered among the populations sample chosen randomly from Imo State. In selection, two different areas where taken into cognizance which includes NTA Imo, IBC, Owerri. Analysis of the data revealed the relevance of culture and that electronic media is an effective instrument for cultural propagation, but the problem is on its abuses and mal-administrative. Moreover, the study also programmes and other broadcasting stations in the country have silenced our nations cultural heritage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGE
Cover page I
Title Page II
Approval page III
Dedication IV
Abstract V
Proposal VI
Table of content VIII
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the research problem 4
1.3 Objectives of the study 7
1.4 Significance of the study 8
1.5 Research questions 9
1.6 Research hypothesis 10
1.7 Conceptual and operational definition 10
1.8 Assumptions 11
1.9 Limitations of the study 12
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 142.1 Sources of literature 14
2.2 The review 14
2.3 Summary of literature review 16
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY 173.1 Research Method 17
3.2 Research Design 20
3.3 Research Sample 21
3.4 Data collection 22
3.5 Data analysis 23
3.6 Expected results 25
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS4.1 Data analysis 27
4.2 Results 38
4.3 Discussion 39
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY5.1 Summary 43
5.2 Recommendations for further study 46
References 51
Appendices 53