This course will enable students to:
• understand and know the principles, forms and process of development communication.
• know the various theories of development communication.
• relate various technologies, their development and their role in national development with research studies.
Definition of Development, Persuasive model of development, Mass media model of development.
Psychological Theories: Concepts of selective exposure, Selective perception and Selective retention.
Developmental Journalism:Concept of development historical overview of development, issues and indicators of development.
Role of Communication in Development, Concept of Mass Society.
Principles of Media Management and their Significance . Ownership Patterns of Mass-Media in India.. Problems, Process and Prospects of launching Media Ventures. Policy formulation . Hierarchy, Functions and Organizational Structure of different departments in a Media Organization.
Apex bodies: INS, ABC,RNI, ORG & NRS. Changing roles of Editorial Staff and other Media Persons.
Economics of Print and Electronic Media. Legal and Financial aspects of Media Management. Market Forces & Media . Structural Transformation of Media Industry in India .