Introduction to Journalism

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

This course will enable the students to -

  • Acquaint them with the historical evolution of journalism in India.
  • Understand the technical terms and jargons related to journalism.
  • Understand the social, political and cultural implication of journalism

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CJMC 101

Introduction to Journalism

CO1: Students would be able to understand the basics of journalism.

CO2: Students would be able to inculcate the knowledge about elements of journalism.

CO3: Students would be able to acquaint them with important aspects of the process of journalism.

CO4:Students would be able to develop the skills of journalist.

CO 5: Students would be able to enhance understanding of the technical terms and jargons of journalism.

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

 

15.00
Unit I: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
Unit V
  • Role of Media in a Democracy.
  • Media responsibility towards society.

 

References: 
  1. The Newswriter's Handbook: An Introduction to Journalism (2003).M.L. Stein, Surjeet Publications,New Delhi.
  2. Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication (2001).VirBala Agarwal, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
  3. Journalism: News Coverage (2005). Shahzad Ahmad, Anmol Publications, New Delhi.
  4. Mass Media and Communication in Global Scenario (2013). Ratnesh Dwivedi, Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi.
  5. Basic News Writing Mencher(1990). Universal Book Stall, New Delhi.                                                                                                       
  6. News Media Management (2010). P.K. Ravindranath, Authorspress,New Delhi.
  7. News Writing Hough (2006). A. George, Kanishka Publishers,New Delhi.
  8. Media and Society: Challenges and Opportunities (2002).VirBala Aggarwal, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.     

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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