Means of Social Communication in Igboland
Keywords:
Igbo, Communication, Culture, Enculturation, Language, SocietyAbstract
The research discussed the thesis that the development of the means of social communication in Igboland will bring a positive social change in Igboland. Naming Igbo language as the primary means of ommunication, the study recognized that this is the age of modern means of social communication, and called the Igbo society to join the technological race. The call is not about mere installation or usage of those means of mass communication. Being a qualitative type of research, it was not necessary to use numbers or measurements. The presentation was done using the inductive approach of observing events without participation. Using the investigative, descriptive and evaluative strategy, the study unfolded by showing the impact the Igbo people have made in the past, manifested in art, in academics and in technology. These point to the spirit of resilience, creativity and ingenuity of the Igbo race. These findings were used to challenge the present generation of Igbo people, to not only become consumers and users of the new communication devices but also to become developers and producers of modern technologies of social communication. This will help to create opportunities for employment and bring about positive social change in the Igbo society.
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