Title:
THE MASS MEDIA AND THE CHALLENGES OF USING LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Authors:
T. Terver Udu, PhD; Doris Dooyum Bako

Volume:1 Issue: 9

Abstract:
This article examines the challenges of using language by the mass media in information dissemination and management of political crisis in Nigeria. It has discussed the various forms of language manipulation by the mass media pointing out the harm it poses for crisis management. We suggest that the owners of the mass media who influence news contents for selfish reasons should desist from the practice and give their organizations a free hand in running them for the interest of objectivity. We also suggest that journalists on their part should be guided by the professional ethics in the coverage of issues and they should be mindful of the language they use to avoid crisis.

Citation:

[Udu, T. Terver, and Doris Dooyum Bako. "THE MASS MEDIA AND THE CHALLENGES OF USING LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT." IJAH, vol. 1, no. 9, 2017, pp. 830-838. October.]