Course Content
Agricultural development and mass communication strategy in agricultural extension and development
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Communication approach in agricultural extension program of Nepal, their achievement and limitations
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Feedback in communication process, effect information and feedback in extension education
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Learn Agriculture Communication with Rahul

Uses and Gratification Theory

  • Audience reads/ views content only if has some ‘use’ from them
  • Audience has some ‘needs’ which media helps to gratify (satisfy)
  • How people use media to gratify or satisfy their needs are as follows

a) Surveillance/ Information. Gives information about our immediate environment. Helps satisfy general curiosity. Helps us solve practical problems (Kitchen Tips)

b) Personal Identity. Identifying with people in the media (Identifying with sympathetic heroine in K serials)

c) Personal Relationships. Comparing oneself with others (I am so much better looking than that hero)

d) Diversion/ Entertainment. Diverting problems temporarily. Relaxation, Passing time. Emotional release.

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