THEATRE ART

ABSTRACT
This study will investigate the perception of photojournalism and photography as career choices among mass communication students. The purpose of this study is to find out the perception of photojournalism and photography as career choices among mass communication students, what barriers influence their perception, and to ascertain if technological advancement and the improvement of teaching strategies will improve their perception of photojournalism and photography as career choices. Premised on perception theory and persuasion theory this study used the survey research method applying questionnaires to elicit responses from respondents at the Ekehuan campus of the University of Benin. The findings of the study revealed that most mass communications students have a neutral perception of photography and photojournalism as career choices and they see photojournalism photography as self-sufficient career choices which can help in reducing the unemployment rate in Nigeria. However, the findings revealed that improvement in the practical aspect of teaching strategies in photojournalism and photography-related courses will positively influence students' perception of them as careers and that there are various misconceptions mass communication students have concerning photography and photojournalism as career choices. Based on the findings from the research, the researcher recommends that focus should be put on improving and using practicals when teaching courses relating to the field of photography and photojournalism. The researcher also recommended that grants and sponsorship should be provided to reduce the burden of the high cost of equipment needed in procuring technological gadgets for students to practice in these fields.

ABSTRACT
“Language is defined as a purely human and non-instinctive method of
communicating ideas, emotions and desires by means of voluntary produced
symbols". Edward Sapir (1922). The word "language " is used in modern times not
only for natural languages like Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Edo, English, French but also
for a variety of the system of communication. Language is used to serve a variety
of needs which are either positive or negative in every society. This study
undertakes an exploration of the sociolinguistic dimension surrounding taboos
within the Ora community. Taboos, serving as cultural and social limitations,
govern conduct and language usage within the confines of a distinct community.
Understanding these taboos is crucial for corresponding within the Ora society.
This investigation delves into the essence, purpose and consequence of taboos in
language applications as well as their ramifications on social bonds and cultural
traditions. This work investigates the sociolinguistic features of taboos as they are
used among the members of the Ora language community. The research adopts
Hymes Ethnography of communication (1962) as the framework of investigation.
Utilizing the SPEAKING model derived from Ethnography of communication
theory, data is analysed. This data is sourced from the Natives of Ora language,
aimed at exploring the nature of Taboos. Furthermore, the study underscore how
the presence of taboos and the use of euphemism aids in regulating responsible and
prosperous living within the Ora society. Through an examination of available data,
the research also confirms that employing euphemistic language serves to prevent
language taboos and enhance effective and responsible communication.
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