Introduction to Journalism (Theory)

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

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Introduce students to the basics of journalism.
  2. Develop the knowledge of skills of journalism.
  3. Enhance understanding of the technical terms and jargons of Journalism.

Course Outcomes (COs):

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: 
I
  • Journalism: Concept, Nature, Scope, Function and Types
  • Role of Journalism in Society
  • Journalism and Democracy
  • Concept of Fourth Estate
  • Concept of Mass Communication
  • Mass Communication in India

 

13.00
Unit II: 
II
  • Journalism: Contemporary Issues in Journalism
  • Debates in Journalism
  • Community Media
  • Regional and Hyper local Journalism
  • Alternative Journalism

 

12.00
Unit III: 
III
  • Tabloid Press
  • Citizen Journalism
  • Yellow Journalism
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Advocacy Journalism

 

10.00
Unit IV: 
IV
  • Skills of journalism
  • Convergence
  • Changing Technology
  • Online Journalism
  • New Trends in Journalism

 

10.00
Unit V: 
V
  • Popular terminologies in Electronic and Print Media
  • Introduction to Regional Journalism
  • Journalism and Globalization

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • 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.

 

Suggested Reference Books:

  • 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.

 

References: 

E-Resources:

·         https://media.careers360.com/download/ebooks/careers360-quick-guide-mass-communication

·         https://www.studocu.com/in/course/birla-institute-of-technology-and-science-pilani/introduction-to-mass-communication/

·         https://www.selfstudys.com/cuet/sociology/online/exam/notes/13-mass-media-and-communication

·         https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/57

Reference Journals:

·         Media Watch

·         The Indian Journal of Mass Communication and Journalism

·         Journal of Media and Communication

·         Amity Journal of Media and Communication Studies

·         International Journal of Communication

Critical Studies in Media Communication

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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