Practical: Introduction to Journalism

Paper Code: 
24CJMC102
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to critically analyse and evaluate print, radio, television, and online news content, enhancing their understanding of media dynamics and development stories across various platforms.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Practical: Introduction to Journalism

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CO7: Enhance written communication skills - Analyse print media content, including newspapers and magazines.

CO8: Enhance oral communication skills - Examine the techniques and strategies used in radio news broadcasting.

CO9:Evaluate the dynamics of television news production techniques.

CO10: Critically assess the impact of online news platforms and social media on contemporary media.

CO11: Develop advanced analytical skills to critically evaluate development stories across media platforms.

CO12: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, , Simulation, Seminar presentation, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, analysis of news stories, reviewing of news stories print, radio, tv, online newspapers, development stories.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Print Media Basics
  • Reading and reviewing Newspapers and Magazines
  • Writing News for Print mediums

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Essentials of Radio News
  • Radio News- Listening and reviewing news bulletins
  • Interviews and Discussions

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Television Journalism
  • Television Journalism: Watching and Reviewing News Bulletins
  • Interviews and Discussions

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Navigating Online News
  • Reading and reviewing news in Online Newspapers
  • Blogs, SNS and Mobile

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Development Narratives across Media Platforms

Analysing Development stories in Print, Electronic and New media

Essential Readings: 
  • Chaturvedi, R. (2016). Broadcast Journalism.
  • Ahmad, S. (2005). Journalism and Press: For PG diploma & degree courses in journalism & mass media. Anmol Publications Pvt. Limited.
  • Adornato, A. (2017). Mobile and Social Media Journalism: A practical guide. CQ Press.
  • Harris, C. R., & Lester, P. M. (2002). Visual journalism: A guide for new media professionals. Allyn and Bacon.
  • Gaur, S. (2010). e-Journalism. YKing Books.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Aggarwal, V. B. (2001). Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication. Concept Publications.
  • Allen, S. (2010). The Routledge Companion to News and Journalism. Routledge.
  • Foust, J. C. (2017). Online Journalism: Principles and Practices of News for the Web. Routledge.
  • Franklin, B., & Carlson, M. (Eds.). (2010). Journalism, Sources, and Credibility: New Perspectives. Routledge.
  • Gillmor, D. (2010). Mediactive. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
  • Hayes, A. S., Singer, J. B., & Ceppos, J. (Eds.). (2007). Next-Generation Journalism: 20 Essays on the Future of Journalism. Kettering Foundation Press.
  • McNair, B. (2017). An Introduction to Political Communication. Routledge.
  • Neelamalar, M. (2010). Media Law and Ethics. PHI Learning Private Limited.
  • Treadwell, D. (2017). Introducing Communication Research: Paths of Inquiry. Sage Publications.
  • Vilanilam, J. V. (2011). Public Relations in India: New Tasks and Responsibilities. Sage Publications.
  • Williams, R. (2014). The Non-Designer’s Design Book. Peachpit Press.
  • Wilson, C. (2008). Interview Techniques for Journalists. Routledge.
  • Yorke, B. (2011). Radio: The Resilient Medium. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Zelizer, B. (2004). Taking Journalism Seriously: News and the Academy. Sage Publications.

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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