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Abiodun Salawu* Essentials of indigenous languages to journalism statement in Nigeria Abstract This paper advocates for commanding inclusion of indigenous languages in the mass conversation/journalism curricula in Nigeria. Emphasising the point that every educational programme should be socially relevant and culturally sensitive, the paper argues that while it is non out of place for a journalist to be world(prenominal) in orientation and application, thereby equipping himself with proficiency in a very international language like English, it will, however, be out of place for him not to be able to give out effectively with his very own people. This report concludes by art for appreciation of the indigenous languages and support for the medias use of them, from both(prenominal) the people and the governments. Key words: indigenous languages, mass communication/journalism curricula, Nigeria. * Dr Abiodun Salawu is a Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of talk and Media Studies at Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo, Nigeria. Mailing address: salawuabiodun@yahoo.com INTRODUCTION Every educational programme should be socially relevant and culturally sensitive.

In other words, application of learning outcomes should benefit the immediate union of the student and should suit and impact on the learners cultural background. Any educational programme that seeks to isolate the learner from his cultural background should be held suspect. After all, as Ehindero (1986:13) notes, the aims of education and curriculum are to serve the society in more or less important ways, which include: (i) preserving, rediscovering and critically transmitting the cultural hereditary pattern; and (ii) contributing to the improvement of the society by helping to smooth and redefine national aims and techniques (indigenous and contemporary) through the use of the best and nearly relevant knowledge, currently available. So, every curriculum should strive to be sensitive to and reflect... If you want to get a full essay, coiffure it on our website: Orderessay

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