As civilizations in the world evolved so did many professions. We have doctors, engineers and lawyers, to name a few; and they are all acknowledged for the contribution they make to the society we live in. They are trusted and much respected professionals in their respective fields. In fact, we are living in a world where we have well-trained professionals for each field.
As a mass communicationist I used to think where my profession stood in the league of hallowed career options, and whether I enjoyed the same respect and responsibility as other professionals did. It took me almost twenty years to realize that being a communicationist is no less than being a doctor or an engineer. Let’s have pride in being what we are—“The Communicationists”. This chapter shall make you understand how a student of mass communication becomes “The Communicationist”.
