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Introduction to Journalism
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 Outcomes (COs):
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Learning and teaching strategies |
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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
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Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
- 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.
- Yellow Journalism, Penny Press, Tabloid Press
- Rudolf Flesch formula of reading
- Robert Gunning: principles of clear writing
- Language of news-skills to write news
- 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.
- Different mediums-a comparison.
- Basic differences between the print, electronic and online journalism,citizen journalism
- Language and principles of writing for media.
- Role of Media in a Democracy.
- Media responsibility towards society.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
- The Newswriter's Handbook: An Introduction to Journalism (2003). M.L. Stein, Surjeet Publications, New Delhi.
- Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication (2001). VirBala Agarwal, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
- Journalism: News Coverage (2005). Shahzad Ahmad, Anmol Publications, New Delhi.
- Mass Media and Communication in Global Scenario (2013). Ratnesh Dwivedi, Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi.
- Basic News Writing Mencher (1990). Universal Book Stall, New Delhi.
- News Media Management (2010). P.K. Ravindranath, Authorspress, New Delhi.
- News Writing Hough (2006). A. George, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi.
- Media and Society: Challenges and Opportunities (2002). VirBala Aggarwal, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
