IMPORTANCE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH IN BROADCASTING

Student: Ajibola Akinsipe
Supervisor: Mr Ismail Adediran
HOD: Dr Moses Olumide Adediji
Department of Mass Communication
Communication and Management Studies
Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State

Abstract

ABSTRACTS This research takes a cursory look at how Pidgin English, a genre of English fits into Broadcasting Act in media-cum-journalism professions, using Entertainment Programmes on Wazobia TV as a study. It’s determined to scrutinize the influence of Pidgin English on Television Programming, or more broad; influence of Pidgin on Broadcast sequence of Journalism. The study adopted the survey research method using self-administered questionnaire. The data gathered from the questionnaire revealed that Pidgin English is accepted by Wazobia TV audience-members.

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