Oh my my! I would take Linguistics over Mass Communication anyday anytime. It is broad. Forget what Nigeria/Nigerians think, do what will make you happy. Who told you you are going to be stuck on a spot forever? Do what makes you happy!

It has to be linguistics my dear, I did mass-comm for a year in MAPOLY(chilling experience i must confess) before I ported to study English(with a year b4 grad). Those that know the real intricacies of language are in Linguistics; it's a very broad discipline which leaves room for diversity yet encourages specialization. But then na naija we dey ... anything that rocks your boat; go for it dear! shalom!

a fwend of mine changed his course 4rm mass comm to linguistic. He said mass comm z nt tough. How true is this?

Linguistics over mass comm? nah. Not in Nigeria and even beyond. To study mass communication nowadays, you have to be good with computers and some related devices and its job prospect is higher than linguistics. I admit that mass comm student (even in my school I inclusive) are always many at 100 LEVEL but they are filtered and the unsuitables are usually ported to political science, P.E.S, linguistics. Before getting to 400L, we would have been even in population with many other courses.

Trottle: Linguistics over mass comm? nah. Not in Nigeria and even beyond. To study mass communication nowadays, you have to be good with computers and some related devices and its job prospect is higher than linguistics.

bro, 4 evry course, computer knwlegde is necessary nt jux in masscomm. Plus in terms of job prospects, i tink linguistics n comm gives dat more dan mass bicuz it is broad while In mass dia re diff fields of specializatns.. Masscom is jux wia it is 2day cuz of d recognitn and popularity it have garnered knwing dat it came in2 existence b4 linguistics n comm.

Mass comm is one of my favorite course before i got to know it that, it is more important to be familiar with some kind devices and even not about linguistics at all.

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Fresia01: bro, 4 evry course, computer knwlegde is necessary nt jux in masscomm. Plus in terms of job prospects, i tink linguistics n comm gives dat more dan mass bicuz it is broad while In mass dia re diff fields of specializatns.. Masscom is jux wia it is 2day cuz of d recognitn and popularity it have garnered knwing dat it came in2 existence b4 linguistics n comm.

miss, it seems linguistics and mass comm are sort of related by 'communication' , as they both need communication skills which gives them the same job edge but it seems mass comm. Is favoured than linguistics.

Comparing Linguistics to mass comm. I can't say it boldly that no other course that encompasses all other field of study than Linguistics. We have socio linguistics, psycho linguistics, mathematical linguistics,forensic linguistics(Law), Neuro linguistics, computational linguistics, pathology linguistics and many more.... Linguistics as a profession is one of the best in the world at large except you will not communicate... Go for Linguistics..... I'm a Linguist and proud!!!!!

linsa01: As good as Linguistics is, Nigeria does not appreciate it. i am a graduate of Linguistics and i know what I'm talking about. the market value of this course is still very low in Nigeria. Media houses in Nigeria still prefer mass communication to Linguistics. some will even ask you what Linguistics is all about as if its a new course in Nigeria universities. The school you want to attend also matters. I am about to start my master's programme in Linguistics (for academics purposes anyway). You can inbox me for further advice owoslibrary@yahoo.com

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oyedun82: a fwend of mine changed his course 4rm mass comm to linguistic. He said mass comm z nt tough. How true is this?

for a start,
1.what level is he?
2.Is he a very brilliant dude?
3.Permit me to use this ''abi them don port am commot go linguistics'' (apologies).

[quote
author=Fresia01]B4 i got admission, neva knew dia waz a course called
linguistics n comm. I wntd 2 study masscom, buh i was given linguistics,
as tym went on, i realized dat linguistics and comm graduates had more
advantage ova graduates of masscom. U dnt jux learn d core facetz of
language, u also have comm courses 2 add up 2 it. Though masscom have
already made a name n gained recognitn, i tink linguistics is a beta
option, they make gud communicatorz! In ma skul abia state
uni<Absu>, masscom is nufin 2 write home with. Linguistics rocks!
Did i make it 2 front page? If yes 2moro wil b ma tnks giving day!
Oshee! [u just succeeded in telling nairalander's dat ur skul absu is not good in masscom, u dont say what u don't know.]

Linguistics is like a daughter to mass comm. None is better the both good

Trottle:
miss, it seems linguistics and mass comm are sort of related by 'communication' , as they both need communication skills which gives them the same job edge but it seems mass comm. Is favoured than linguistics.

bro, in ma skul, we dont jux study linguistics, they term it linguistic and comm. We study d nitty gritty of languages, dia syntax, semantics, morphology, pragmatics, socio linguistics, we even do psychololinguistics, applied linguistics, language teachn and learning, language acquisatn etc coupled wit d comm aspect of it wia we do basicaly evrytin about comm, lyk d ethics, book publishn, advertising, rhetorics, radio, tv and film productn, script writn, pubic relatn and so on. Without specializn in any. Linguistics and comm is so broad, u can b helpn in design a buildn with d knwlege of acoustics, u can wok in a hospital wit ur knwlege of psychololinguistics, u can teach, u can wok in any area in any media houz with d knwledge u got tru d communicatn part of it. Itz a two in one course!

[quote author=Mudilove][/quote] yes, i say wot i knw bro, ma skul aint gud in masscom mayb they wil b wen d luk in2 dat department properly. 4 nw dat department is full of nonsense admins!

I found that this debate brought out emotions out of some of us. But it doesn't has to be like that. We should offer our opinion and back it facts and not emotions. To me, Mass Communication has more industry wide appeal. it can be aptly referred to as 'applied communication' that's why the mass media (Broadcast, Print and internet channels), Advert agencies, Public Relations outfits, and Governments agencies cannot do without them. on the other hand, Linguistic refers to a 'scientific' study of a (particular) language which can be English, yoruba, swahili etc. From experience, graduates of Linguistics are often assimilated in the teaching, academia and public service. i rest my submission.

Am sure d OP has made a choice.But if we hav 2look at d more preferable of d two,i would say Masscommunication.
In as much as it has become"pure water",it is still highly recognized compared to linguistics,and its nt limited 2a particular profession.

fx-seven:
I found that this debate brought out emotions out of some of us. But it doesn't has to be like that. We should offer our opinion and back it facts and not emotions. To me, Mass Communication has more industry wide appeal. it can be aptly referred to as 'applied communication' that's why the mass media (Broadcast, Print and internet channels), Advert agencies, Public Relations outfits, and Governments agencies cannot do without them. on the other hand, Linguistic refers to a 'scientific' study of a (particular) language which can be English, yoruba, swahili etc. From experience, graduates of Linguistics are often assimilated in the teaching, academia and public service. i rest my submission.

my brother, my skul combines linguistics and comm. We dnt jux study linguistics we add up comm 2 it 2 make it broader dan mass! Anytin a mass communicator can do, linguistics and comm graduatn can do it beta

I think linguistics is better..It's a very broad course..

fx-seven:
I found that this debate brought out emotions out of some of us. But it doesn't has to be like that. We should offer our opinion and back it facts and not emotions. To me, Mass Communication has more industry wide appeal. it can be aptly referred to as 'applied communication' that's why the mass media (Broadcast, Print and internet channels), Advert agencies, Public Relations outfits, and Governments agencies cannot do without them. on the other hand, Linguistic refers to a 'scientific' study of a (particular) language which can be English, yoruba, swahili etc. From experience, graduates of Linguistics are often assimilated in the teaching, academia and public service. i rest my submission.

my brother, my skul combines linguistics and comm. We dnt jux study linguistics we add up comm 2 it 2 make it broader dan mass! Anytin a mass communicator can do, linguistics and comm graduatn can do it beta. With dat tag of linguistics n comm, we can wok anywia. My I.T WAS Actualy in a media houz.

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I tink Linguistics is far far beta.Becos it entails so many tins.Like sociolinguistics phonology phonetics syntax semantics.Am proud 2 be a Linguist.

Well in Uniport the two disciplines are fused into one, Linguistics and Communication studies... Just graduated and I'm going for service by November. I think a fusion of the two is the best deal anyone can get, at least it gives you the option of knowing which you'd rather major in while affording you the chance to gain knowledge on the two disciplines which if you ask me are interrelated. Without language man will not communicate as we do now, so understanding how language(s) function makes you a better and more functional communicator

Trottle: . I admit that mass comm student (even in my school I inclusive) are always many at 100 LEVEL but they are filtered and the unsuitables are usually ported to political science.

If you really mean mass com is now comparable to political science, then it is a sign of . . .END. . .TIME. . .TINZ

I am a mass communication student in a federal university here in Nigeria. I have also just completed an internship with a flagship newspaper house in Lagos. From my experience so far, I can tell you that, although Mass communication is popular, crowded and all, it is one with a wide outlook in terms of employment-even self employment. For the records, any organisation whatsoever, needs the expertise of a mass communication graduate, as they'd need to manage people and their reputation. Aside that, there are specialised areas like editing, which demands a great understanding of english language, by the way.

Journalism, is another vibrant field in Nigeria in which your training in university will very much be needed. There are a whole lot of newspapers around, so the number of people studying the course are likely to get into the media industry, which is pretty big. Freelancing is also not left out.

Public relations, another very broad area in which you have sub-groups as employer relations, customer relations, financial public relations in huge corporations, political strategising (spin doctors), research and all. It is growing as a whole lot of companies and individuals need some form of representation in the public space. It used to be fused with Advertising agencies, but companies and firms are now being established with the sole aim of managing the reputation and public perception of people, organisations and interest groups. All these are what a mass communication degree can guarantee you.

Advertising, another adjunct, is also very big and growing in Nigeria. With a professional qualification such as APCON or a certificate from the Orange Academy at Maryland, coupled with demonstrable experience, you are a hot cake here. There are jobs such as Copywriting (crazy peeps), Account Managers-depending on the organisation of the Agency, visualisers, research and others.

Book publishing, which is seeming dead, but is being revived by the likes of Farafina, is a field with a lot of opportunities as you have jobs like manuscript editor, copy editor, managing editor, sub editors-all demands a bit of experience.

Then, there is consultancy.

To be quite simplistic, what we do is the application of theories formed in sociology, linguistics, law, medicine, business, economics, psychology, and other disciplines. So, like someone said up there, it is aptly Applied communication.

Yeah, I know, I am holding brief for my course of study. Can someone enumerate that of Linguistics so we can compare and give the OP the opportunity to make an informed decision. Enough of this beer parlour rants, abeg.

I studied linguistics and communication studies in uniport,both disciplines are good,but mass comm has more awareness in terms popularity in nigeria. Linguistics is more difficult and has vast disciplines under its uniform. So pls go for what ur brain can carry well without much pressure and difficulties in coping. I did different courses on both because my lecturers are mixture of both linguistics and mass communication professors and doctors. Students have problems in linguistics courses because it kinda elusive sometimes.

Trottle:
for a start,
1.what level is he?
2.Is he a very brilliant dude?
3.Permit me to use this ''abi them don port am commot go linguistics'' (apologies).

aaargh Bro! D guy z okay academically. Nw going to 200level. unilorin

fx-seven:
I found that this debate brought out emotions out of some of us. But it doesn't has to be like that. We should offer our opinion and back it facts and not emotions. To me, Mass Communication has more industry wide appeal. it can be aptly referred to as 'applied communication' that's why the mass media (Broadcast, Print and internet channels), Advert agencies, Public Relations outfits, and Governments agencies cannot do without them. on the other hand, Linguistic refers to a 'scientific' study of a (particular) language which can be English, yoruba, swahili etc. From experience, graduates of Linguistics are often assimilated in the teaching, academia and public service. i rest my submission.

Linguistics is not the study of particular language,that's a phonologist-just a level of linguistics. U dnt know how miscellaneous linguistics is,pls say what u know.

i dnt wanna read pple's comment, all i knw is dat NO COURSE is inferior to one, it all depends on wot u want, so d word BETTER shudnt come up, its all relative to ur choice and wot u want to achieve after ur study...so good luck......best of luck

@noneroone, what i meant was that the ones unsuitable for mass comm are transfered to other department. U understand my drift?

oyedun82: aaargh Bro! D guy z okay academically. Nw going to 200level. unilorin

no vex o. Mass.communication is easy in 100 level but 200L-400L hmmm...