New Media and Convergence

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

24CJMC401

New Media and Convergence

(Theory)

CO157: Analyse the concept of new media, networked society, information society, evolution of new media and role of computer mediated communication, and will gain insights into new media ecologies. 

CO158: Analyse and discuss various trends and practices of online communities and user-generated content.

CO159: Explore various aspects of the digital landscape, including issues of access and equity, legal and ethical considerations, technological advancements, and the evolving practices in digital media.

CO160: Demonstrate proficiency in internet journalism, including the ability to develop news stories, principles of web writing, distinguishing between linear and non-linear writing styles, best practices for reporting and editing across e-newspapers, websites, and news portals, ICT and its applications.

CO161: Develop comprehensive knowledge and skills in creating and promoting, understanding types of blogs, websites, including their definition, characteristics, and different types, acquire proficiency in website audience measurement, convergence and its types. 

CO162: 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