Global Media and Politics

Paper Code: 
DJMC 602
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Understand the development of various news agencies and international institutions related to communication.
  2. Develop understanding of various global conflicts and the discourses of globalisation.
  3. Understand the concept of popular media and embedded journalism.

 

20.00

Media and International Communication: Communication Debates: NWICO, McBride Commission and UNESCO, Advent of popular media- a brief overview

20.00

Media and super power rivalry; Unequal development and Third World concerns: North-South, Rich – Poor, CNN and Al Jazeera and International News Outlets

20.00

Global Conflict and Global Media, Rise of Embedded Journalism

20.00

Media and Cultural Globalization; Cultural Homogenization, Cultural Imperialism, Media Hegemony and Global Cultures

10.00

Discourses of Globalization: barrier–free Economy, Multinationals, Technological Developments; Digital Divide; Media Conglomerates and Monopolies in India

References: 
  • AL- Jazeera: The story of the network that is rattling governments and redefining Modern Journalism (2007). Adel Iskandar, Viva Books Private Limited, New Delhi.
  • Global Journalism: Topical Issues and Media Systems (2011). Arnold S Beer, PHI Leranings Private ltd. New Delhi.
  • Mass Media and Communication in Global Scenario (2013). Kalpaz Publications, Delhi.
  • Mass Media and Political Perceptions (2004). Narendra Nigam, Managal Deep Publications. Jaipur.
  • Media Communication Culture: A Global Approach (2013).  James Lull, Rawat Publications, Delhi.
  • Global Journalism: Topical Issues and Media Systems (2011). Edited by D. Beer; Arnold S. Mersill, PHI Learning, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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