UB�s media studies research papers go online

A new collection of research papers just published by the Media Studies Department at the University of Botswana is the first of its kind. The collection, called the Botswana Media Studies Papers, is available on the Internet free-of charge.

The research papers were originally presented at a series of seminars hosted by the Department of Media Studies in the Faculty of Humanities last year.

The work reflects the wide range of teaching and research that takes place within the department. It covers print media, independent television production, the representation of dance on film, corporate social responsibility and development and media literacy.

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