ERIC Number: EJ1188148
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Sep
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-6958
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Exploring Journalism and Mass Communication Training in Kenya: A National Survey
Ireri, Kioko
Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, v73 n3 p293-307 Sep 2018
Conducted in 2012 to 2013, the current national survey of Kenyan journalists (N = 504) examines major characteristics of journalism and mass communication training in Kenya. Findings show that training in journalism or mass communication is a prerequisite to practice as a journalist in Kenya. While 45% of journalists were trained at the level of associate degree, 91% said they need to get further training. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication is the most popular institution of journalism and mass communication. Moreover, 65% of respondents perceive the quality of journalism training as good--though in contrast to this favorable evaluation, local colleges face a litany of serious problems.
Descriptors: Journalism Education, Mass Media, Communications, Educational Attainment, Educational Quality, Journalism, Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Academic Degrees, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Educational Attitudes, Ownership, Income
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kenya
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