ABSTRACT
The researcher in this work focused on the Attitude of Mass Communication Students Towards Journalism As a career. It is believed that majority of Mass Communication students from different higher institutions in our country like Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu no longer have the zeal to practice their journalism profession. This is why the researcher dimmed it fit to research into the Image of Mass Communication Students. Research question are constructed to guide the researcher in her study. Relevant related literatures are reviewed to show that similar research work has been carried out, and a theoretical framework has been discussed to support the study. Survey method was adopted and this made it possible for the researcher to select an appropriate sample size of 273, using appropriate tools like questionnaire and personal interview, the researcher was able to study a population too large to be observed personally. The researcher adopted a simple percentage and frequency table with simple descriptive analysis to explain the tables. Hypotheses which are formed from the research questions are tested to enable the researcher know if certain claims she made on this work received statistical support or not. At the end of the study the researcher was able to find out that Mass Communication Students have Negative Attitude Towards Journalism as a Career. Also that there should be a more sustainable sociology of journalism training and education which should sustain curricula of relevance and weed out all the numerous mush-room journalism institution across the nation. And government should provide a conducive environment for journalism study to close the gap between developed and developing countries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Approval ii
Dedication iii
Abstract iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of contents vii
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of Research Problems 9
1.3 Objective of the Study 10
1.4 Significance of the Study 11
1.5 Research Question 12
1.6 Research Hypothesis 13
1.7 Theoretical Framework 13
1.8 Scope Of Study 15
1.9 Limitation of the Study 15
1.10 Definition of Terms 15
References 18
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Sources of Literature 19
2.2 Review of Relevant Literature 19
2.2.1 Mass Communication Defined 19
2.2.2 Historical Development f Mass Communication Education in Nigeria 24
2.2.3 Who Is A Journalist? 26
2.2.4 Why do Mass Communication Students Develop Negative Attitude Toward Journalism Career? 29
2.2.5 Problems and Challenges of Journalism Practice or Career 37
2.3 Summary of Literature 44
References 46
CHAPTER THREE
Methodology
3.1 Research Design 46
3.2 Area of Study 46
3.3 Research Population 49
3.4 Research Sample 50
3.5 Sampling Technique 51
3.6 Instrument of Data Collection 52
3.7 Method of Data Collection 53
3.8 Method of data Analysis 53
3.9 Expected Result 54
Reference 56
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation and Interpretation of Finds 57
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis 57
4.2 Analysis of research questions and hypothesis 68
4.3 Discussion of Result 75
References 78
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation 79
5.1 Summary 79
5.2 Conclusion 80
5.3 Recommendation 81
Bibliography 83
Appendix 85
