A Critical Analysis of Role of Print Media in the East Africa Community (EAC) Integration

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter One: Introduction
  • Background
  • Statement of the Problem
  • Justification of the Study
  • Objectives
  • Research Questions
  • Significance of the Study
  • Limitations of the Study
  • Assumptions of the Study
  • Definition of Terms
  • Chapter Outline
• Chapter Two: Literature Review
  • Introduction
  • African Integration
  • Regional Integration in East Africa
  • The Role of Communication in African Integration
  • The Role of Communication in East African Integration
  • The Structure of Print Media in East Africa
  • Theoretical Framework
• Chapter Three: Research and Methodology
  • Introduction
  • Research Design
  • Unit of Analysis
  • Sample and Sampling Procedure
  • Coding Procedures
  • Data Analysis
• Chapter Four: Analysis and Interpretation of Data
  • Introduction
  • General Information on Various Articles
• Chapter Five
  • Introduction
  • Issues given priority by print media as regards EAC and how they are framed
• Chapter Six: Discussion of Results
  • Introduction
  • Summary

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study critically analyzes the role of print media in the East Africa Community (EAC) integration. The main objective is to understand how print media portrays and influences the integration process.

• The history and evolution of East African integration.
• The role of communication, specifically print media, in regional integration.
• The structure and function of print media within East Africa.
• Analysis of print media coverage of EAC integration, including framing and prioritized issues.
• The impact of print media on public perception and support for EAC integration.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction provides background information on the history of East African integration efforts, leading to the establishment of the EAC. It outlines the study's objectives, research questions, and methodology. Chapter Two: Literature Review explores existing literature on African and East African integration, focusing on the role of communication in these processes. Chapter Three: Research and Methodology details the research design, sampling procedures, and data analysis techniques used in the study. Chapter Four: Analysis and Interpretation of Data presents the findings of the study based on the analysis of print media content. Chapter Five delves into specific issues highlighted in print media concerning the EAC and how these are presented.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

East Africa Community (EAC), regional integration, print media, communication, Africa, development, media analysis, content analysis, framing, public perception.