Major Elements of Traditional Communication.

Series 2: Elements and Importance of Traditional Communication.

About this course

This lecture is part of MCM 106 African Communication Systems. in the Mass Communication department. The course has 30 recorded lectures across 10 series, all free to watch. Read or download the MCM 106 lecture note to study alongside the video.

More lectures in MCM 106

• Concept and Scope of African Communication Systems.
• Structure and Forms of African Communication Systems.
• Relevance in Contemporary Society.
• Major Elements of Traditional Communication.
• Functions of Traditional Communication.
• Contemporary Relevance of Traditional Communication.
• Classes of African Communication Channels.
• Informative Functions of Communication Channels.
• Cultural and Integrative Functions.
• Names as Communication Channels.
• Venues and Institutions of Communication.
• Esoteric Communication.
• Myths in African Communication.
• Legends and Historical Narratives.
• Contemporary Relevance of Myths, Legends and Oral Tradition.