Comparative Media Systems in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Australia

This paper explores the nature, operations and propellers of media systems across five countries: China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Australia, based on their political, socio-cultural and economic foundations and identifies the theoretical and regulatory framework that determine the nature of the Media system in those nations. Anchored on the trans-cultural perspective of Comparative media research, the findings depict an increased environment of liberalism in some specific areas especially with regard to Information and communication technology platforms and an unpretentious blend of various normative media theories especially the strangle hold of authoritarianism in some of the countries and concerted independent efforts by the media to promote sanity and dignity of media practice while promoting democratic values and national development. Keywords: Comparative Media Systems, China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Australi

An Assessment of the Impact of Mass Media in the Growth and Development of Tertiary Institutions in Delta State

The mass media are indispensable in every sphere of life. The media contribute a lot to the growth and development of tertiary institutions. The researchers used the agenda setting and development media theories as theoretical relevance for this study. This paper is therefore set to assess the impact of the mass media in the growth and development of Tertiary Institution in Delta State. The survey method and questionnaire were used as research design and instrument for gathering data respectively. A total of 300 (Three Hundred) sample size was drawn randomly from these three institution, i.e. 100 respondents each from each of the institutions. The findings revealed overwhelming impact of mass media in the growth and development of the three sampled tertiary institutions. Based on the findings, It was recommended among other things that Higher Institution authorities should always use the mass media to publicize their institutions, and the media on the other hand should be morally obliged to the plight of higher institutions by publishing and disseminating information concerning them on regular basis

The Role of Language in the Mass Media

This paper has been able to x-ray the explicit role of Language in the Mass Media. It has been revealed that language is central to the Mass Media. The paper establishes that for the Mass Media to Junction effectively in society, they must use language to disseminate information to their audience. The paper also looks at the different roles that language plays in the Mass Media. It was revealed that various types of noise interfere with communication at all levels. As a result of this, the practitioners in the media are therefore encouraged to package their messages in a way to avoid negative, feedback from their audience