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Development Journalism
Objectives:
This course will enable the students to -
- Understand the concept, types and models of development.
- Understand the basics various programmes and policies of development run by governmentat state and center level.
- Understand the role of media in development of a nation.
Course Outcome (COs):
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Learning and teaching strategies |
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JMC 423 |
Development Journalism |
CO103:Students would learn concepts and models of the development journalism. CO104:Students would know the barriers in development communication. CO105:Students would understand working of government and administration. CO106:Students would learn programmes and policies of the state and the centre. CO107:Students would know the rural India and its problems and gaps. CO108:Students will observe development process of rural-urban Rajasthan closely. .
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Approach in teaching: Lecture cum Discussion Tool (Power Point Presentation) and case study.
Learning activities for the students Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical
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Continuous Assessment Test Semester end examination
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Development Communication: Concept of Development, Indicators of Development, Role of Communication in Development. Sustainable Development: Origin of Concepts and Targets; Media and Ideology: Marxist, Mixed Economy,Gandhian Approach and Capitalism.Participatory Model of Development; Accountability and Transparency.
Development Journalism:Rights based approach to Development; Need and Relevance, International Initiatives of Development: IPDC,Las Banos Initiative,UNDP,UNICEF,UNESCO; Role of Government, Community and Civil Society Organizations in Development
Health and Nutrition: Perspectives of Communication Strategies; New diseases and epidemics, WHO guidelines. Weather and Agriculture : Impact of Monsoon on Economy; Green Revolution ; Genetic Modified (GM) Seeds; Debate around Challenges of Agriculture in Rajasthan and Rights of Women; Farmer Issues in India and Government Initiatives, White Revolution and its’ Criticism.
Environment: Bio-Diversity, Climate Change; Adaptation and Mitigation; Environment, Politics, Policy and Rights, Water, Gender, Employment, Poverty.
Developing Story Ideas; Balancing different Perspectives/Angles; Human Interest angle; Qualitative Evidence; Unsung Heroes and Sheroes; Tools and Techniques of Development Stories.
- Everett,R.(2000).Communication and Development- Critical Perspective. New Delhi. Sage.
- Gupta,V.S.(2000). Communication and Development: The Challenge of the Twenty- first Century. New Delhi. Concept Publishing Company.
- Joshi, P.C.(2002). Communication and National Development. New Delhi.AnamikaPrakashan.
- Joshi.U. (2001). Understanding Development Communication. Dominant Publications
- Leslie, H. (2015). Communication for Development: Theory and Practice for empowerment and Social Justice. New Delhi.Sage Publications.
- Sinha, D (2015). Communication Development in the New World Order: A critical Analysis. New Delhi.Kanishka Publishers and Distributers.
- Madhu, B. (2012). Communication Media and Development.New Delhi. Kurukshetra.Nirmal Book Agency.
- Agrawal, B. C., Joshi, S. R. and Sinha, A. (1986). Communication Research for Development: The ISRO Experience.New Delhi. Concept Publishing Company.
- Niraja, G. andPai, S. (2001). Democratic Governance in India: Challenges of Poverty, Development and Identity.Delhi.SAGE.
- World Bank.(2007). World Congress On Communication for Development: Lessons, Challenges, and the Way Forward.Rome. World Bank Publications.
