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Abiodun Salawu
Abiodun Salawu is Professor of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies and Director of the research entity, Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) at the North-West University, South Africa. He has to his credit, scores of scholarly publications in academic journals and books. He has also edited/co-edited six books and authored one. He is a co-vice chair of the journalism section of IAMCR and a member of editorial/advisory boards of a number of journals. He is rated by the NRF as an esta
Subjects: Communication Studies
Biography
Abiodun Salawu is Professor of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies and Director of the research entity, Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) at the North-West University, South Africa. He has taught and researched journalism for over two decades in Nigeria and South Africa. Prior to his academic career, he practised journalism in a number of print media organisations in Nigeria. He has to his credit, scores of scholarly publications in academic journals and books. He has also edited/co-edited six books and authored one. He is a regular presenter of papers at local and international conferences. He is a co-vice chair of the journalism section of IAMCR and a member of editorial/advisory boards of a number of journals. He is rated by the NRF as an established researcher and he is a member of the Codesria’s College of Senior Academic Mentors.Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Journalism, Communication and Media Studies. Cultural Studies. Critical Media Studies. Development Communication.
Personal Interests
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African Language Journalism. Indigenous Language Media in Africa. Minority Language Media.
Books
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