Introduction to Journalism

Paper Code: 
CJMC 101
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to understand the historical evolution of journalism in India. It will also help students to understand the technical terms and jargons related to journalism. Students will also comprehend the social, political and cultural implication of journalism.

 

15.00
Unit I: 

Understanding News: Ingredients of news, News: meaning, definition, nature. Hard news vs. Soft news, Basic components of a news story, Attribution, Embargo, Verification, Balance and Fairness, Brevity, Dateline, Credit line, Byline.

10.00
Unit II: 

 

Yellow Journalism , Penny Press, Tabloid Press. Rudolf Flesch formula of reading .Robert Gunning: principles of clear writing. Language of news-skills to write news.

 

15.00
Unit III: 

Understanding the structure and construction of news; Organizing a news story- 5W’s and 1H, Inverted pyramid. Criteria of news writing .Principles of news selection .Sources of news, Use of archives and  internet.

 

10.00
Unit IV: 

Different mediums- a comparison. Basic differences between the print, electronic and online journalism ,citizen journalism, Language and principles of writing for media.

10.00
Unit V: 

Role of Media in a Democracy. Media responsibility towards society.

 

Essential Readings: 

1.Bruce D. Itule and Douglas A. Anderson. News writing and reporting for today’s media; McGraw Hill Publication, 2000.

2.M.L. Stein, Susan Paterno& R. Christopher Burnett. News writer’s Handbook: AnIntroduction to Journalism; Blackwell Publishing,2006.

3.George Rodmann. Mass Media in a Changing World; Mcgraw Hill Publication,2007.

4.Carole Flemming and Emma Hemmingway. An Introduction to Journalism; VistaarPublications,2006.

5.Richard Keeble. The Newspaper’s Handbook; Routledge Publication,2006.

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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