ISBN:
9781351120418
,
9781351120425
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xii, 236 Seiten)
,
Illustrationen, Diagramme
DDC:
302.231096
Keywords:
Online journalism
;
African languages
;
Mass media and language
;
Digital media
;
Online social networks
Abstract:
While some academic attentional has been paid to the impact of new digital technologies on African media in the colonial languages of English, French and Portuguese, there is a dearth of research into African language digital communication. This book analysess the online presence of African language media, The chapters in the book focus on the speed, structure, content, navigation and interactivity, operations and performance,and the audience of the online media. They also pay particular attention to how social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp have been appropriated by Africa language media. Using a wide range of case studes, the contributors assess the challenges of adopting digital technologies by the media, and how the technologies have impacted journalistic practice and media operations. Examing the ability of the African language press to adopt new technologies, this book will be of interest to scholars of media, journalism, communication, social media and culture in Africa
Permalink