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COMMUNICATING CHANGE AND SOCIETAL VALUES IN SELECT NIGERIAN HOME MOVIES

 

Table Of Contents


Chapter ONE

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objective of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Research
1.9 Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

2.1 Evolution of Nigerian Home Movies
2.2 Themes in Nigerian Home Movies
2.3 Impact of Nigerian Home Movies on Society
2.4 Cultural Representation in Nigerian Home Movies
2.5 Gender Portrayal in Nigerian Home Movies
2.6 Influence of Technology on Nigerian Home Movies
2.7 Economic Aspects of Nigerian Home Movies
2.8 Audience Perception of Nigerian Home Movies
2.9 Critiques and Reviews of Nigerian Home Movies
2.10 Comparative Analysis with International Films

Chapter THREE

3.1 Research Design
3.2 Data Collection Methods
3.3 Sampling Techniques
3.4 Data Analysis Procedures
3.5 Ethical Considerations
3.6 Pilot Study
3.7 Research Limitations
3.8 Validation of Research Instruments

Chapter FOUR

4.1 Analysis of Data Collected
4.2 Findings on Communicating Change in Nigerian Home Movies
4.3 Findings on Societal Values Portrayed in Nigerian Home Movies
4.4 Comparison of Different Home Movies
4.5 Impact of Change Communication on Audience Perception
4.6 Recommendations for Future Filmmakers
4.7 Challenges Faced by Nigerian Filmmakers
4.8 Opportunities for Growth in the Industry

Chapter FIVE

5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Implications of the Study
5.4 Recommendations for Further Research
5.5 Conclusion Statement

Thesis Abstract

It is a widely accepted notion that Nollywood movies contain negative content such as drug addiction, armed robbery, sexual immorality, women and child abuse amongst others, which in effect elicit negative reaction from its viewers. These negative reactions often result in negative societal consequences. This research work explores the positive values projected in Nollywood movies as it relates to different facets of the society and how it by extension promotes societal change. To achieve this, literary materials and select movies were critically analyzed against the cultural norm theory of De fleur and Gerbner‘s cultivation theory. On the basis of the theories proposition, the prolonged exposure of viewers to these positive contents will begin to impact positively on such viewers and an adoption of the values will translate into positive societal change. The research attempts to establish that irrespective of the negative content of Nigerian movies, some positive values and norms which when adopted will project positively in different facets of the society also exists in some movies. To reflect this, three (3) movies;
The Meeting, Mr. And Mrs, and Half of a Yellow Sun reflecting political, social and historical aspects will be analyzed. Qualitative research will be used in other to gain a deep understanding of the values and norms inherent in the select movies. In the course of this research, certain issues were made evident, prominent amongst which is that Nollywood producers are giving more attention to details to ensure they tell the Nigerian story professionally. The researcher recommends among others that Nigerian home movies be maximally explored as a development communication medium

Thesis Overview

The word change has so many meanings depending on the context in which it is used. However, one major point that keeps reoccurring is the move from one state to another. Change in a society refers to an alteration in the social order of the society, it may include changes in nature, social institutions, social behaviors, or social relations. Thus change can refer to any significant alteration over a period of time in behavior patterns, cultural values and norms. The world today is changing so fast economically, socially, politically and even physically. The argument however is whether the change is for the better or for the worse. This change is made rapid by the increasing new ways of communication especially the media which has increased accessibility to knowledge. This has changed the ways individuals, groups, and societies think, feel, behave, and interact.
In spite of the seeming objectives of the new communication mediums, a great deal of fear and outrageous optimism permeates opinions about its attendant negative consequences. This is so because the inundation of too much information is a potential threat to the ability to process which information is actually needed. Film has over the years become a pervasive and ever present entity in our lives, as well as a strong influence for constructing meaning in our everyday live. Social Comparison Theory posits that ―people will [at some point in their lives] compare themselves and significant others to people and images whom they perceive to represent realistic goals to attain‖ (Botta, 1999: 26).

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