Global Media and Politics

Paper Code: 
CJMC602
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students to explain the development of news agencies and international communication institutions, fostering an understanding of global conflicts. It will analyse popular media and embedded journalism concepts, while evaluating the developments and challenges stemming from digital globalisation.

 

Course Outcomes (COs): 

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Learning outcomes

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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24CJMC 602

Global Media and Politics

(Theory)

CO212: Comprehend the historical and contemporary debates surrounding international communication.

CO213: Assess the dominance of global media conglomerates.

CO214: Evaluate the challenges and opportunities presented by the new information age.

CO215: Analyse the impact of media on cultural globalisation.

CO216: Analyse the reporting of international news and conflicts by Indian media outlets.

CO217: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Dynamics of International Media
  • Media and International Communication: Communication Debates, McBride Commission and Recommendation for NWICO 
  • Media and Super Power Rivalry
  • Al Jazeera Media Coverage Post 1990, Rise of Al Jazeera 
  • Gulf War- CNN Satellite Transmission 
  • Embedded Journalism - 9/11 and Implications for Media 
18.00
Unit II: 
Media Influence in Historical Context
  • Media during Cold war, Vietnam War, disintegration of USSR 
  • Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, Voice of America 
  • Domination of International News Agencies: News Corporation, Disney, AOl-Time Warner, Viacom, Star Network 
  • Indian News Agencies: PTI, UNI, ANI, Hindustan Samachar
18.00
Unit III: 
Global Conflicts and Media Narratives
  • Global Conflict and Global Media
  • Rise of Embedded Journalism
  • Global Challenges in New Information Age 
18.00
Unit IV: 
Media, Culture, and Globalisation
  • Media and Cultural Globalisation
  • Cultural Homogenization and Imperialism  
  • Media Hegemony and Global Cultures
18.00
Unit V: 
Indian Media in the Global Context
  • Globalisation of Indian media- Ted Turner/ Rupert Murdoch 
  • Global and Regional Integration- ZEE TV as a PAN Indian Channel
  • Local Adaption of Global Programs - KBC, Big Boss and others
  • Developments and Digital Divide
  • Media Conglomerates and Monopolies in India
  • Reporting International News and Conflicts
Essential Readings: 
  • 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.
References: 

Suggested Readings:

 

  • 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.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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