Indigenous African Language Media: Practices and Processes

The book explores indigenous African language media, including representations, texts, and contents, practice-based activities, audience reception and participation, television, popular culture, cinema, peace and conflict resolution, health and environmental crisis communication, citizen journalism, ethnic and identity formation, beat analysis and investigative journalism, and corporate communication. It is a valuable companion for scholars in communication, media studies, African studies, African languages, popular culture, journalism, health and environmental communication.

Format: Hardback
Length: 444 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The book makes a significant contribution to the limited academic literature on African and minority language media research, serving as a comprehensive compilation of experiences, activities, and case studies related to the utilization of native language media. Within its chapters, the book offers theoretical, methodological, and empirical insights into indigenous African language media, exploring how they are shaped by structural factors such as politics, technology, culture, and economy, as well as how they are creatively produced and appropriated by audiences across diverse African cultures and contexts.

This book delves into various aspects of indigenous African language media, including media representations, media texts and contents, practice-based activities, audience reception and participation, television, popular culture and cinema, peace and conflict resolution, health and environmental crisis communication, citizen journalism, ethnic and identity formation, beat analysis and investigative journalism, and corporate communication. It is noteworthy that there are relatively few works that specifically address the diverse issues encompassed within this field of knowledge. Consequently, the book serves as a valuable companion for scholars engaged in research in communication, media studies, African studies, African languages, popular culture, journalism, health and environmental communication, among other disciplines.

By providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of indigenous African language media and their role in shaping cultural, social, and political landscapes across Africa. It contributes to the ongoing dialogue and understanding of the diverse media landscapes and their impact on communities, promoting a deeper appreciation of the complexities and nuances of language, culture, and media in the African context.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789819903047
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023