Communication : Meaning and Scope, element and process. Types of communication : verbal and non-verbal, intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and mass communication.
Nature and process of mass communication, channels of mass communication, characteristics of audiences, audience segmentation.
Normative theories of Press – authoritarian, libertarian, socialistic, social responsibility, development and participatory theory.
Cultural communication, Cultural integration and Cross cultural communication. Public opinion and propaganda.
Emerging media scenario, news trends since globalization, media scene before Globalization and after, Impact of changing communication technology.
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