Information Communication Technology

Paper Code: 
JMC 323
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

Objectives: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Understand the concept of information communication technology and the use of mobile phone in recent times.
  • Understand the basics of creating and promoting a web page.
  • Understand the concept of privacy and security on the internet.

Course  Outcome (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper   Code

Paper Title

JMC

323

Information Communication Technology

CO68:Student will gain basic understanding of communication technology.

CO69:Student will have the basic knowledge of various audio editing tools.

CO70:Student will have hands on experience on video editing techniques.

CO71:Student will be able to create content on various platforms.

CO72:Student will be able to communicate on social media effectively.

 

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion Tool (Power Point Presentation)

Lecture cum Discussion

Tool (Power Point Presentation) and case study.

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

 

Class test,

Continuous Assessment Test

Semester end examination

Assignments

 

15.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Information Communication Technology (ICT): Concept, Relevance and Scope. CT and IT: Similarities and Differences, Cellular Telephone for the Purpose of Communication.

 

 

 

 

10.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Web Page: Websites, Home Pages. Web page development: inserting, linking; editing, publishing, promoting and maintaining a website. Hyperlinks: Elements and types; Monetizing web content.

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Web Journalism: Introduction, Objectives, New Horizons,Convergence, Online editions of newspapers – Headlines for web paper, Reporting, Editing, Handling a developing story.

8.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Privacy on the Internet, Dark Net, Cyber Crime, Cyber Hacking:Socio Legal Impact of Cyber Hacking in India. Cyber Terrorism:National Security, Modes, Prevention and Control.

15.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Digital Divide, Digitization of media and its effects on media,Authorship,Piracy,Copyright, Open source,Multimedia elements and interactivity; web control; Management system: world press; digital tools for journalists: Overview of open sources cultures and software. Security issues in digital culture.

Concept of Integrated Newsroom; Data Journalism; CAR: Computer Assisted Reporting

Essential Readings: 
  1. Chakravarthy, J. (2003). Cyber Media Journalism: Emerging technologies. New Delhi. Authorpress.
  2. Everett A. (2003). New Media: Theories and Practices of Digitextuality.UK. Routledge.
  3. Goel S.(2005). Communication Media and Information Technology. New Delhi. Commonwealth Publishers.
  4. Kumar, S.(2011). Encyclopedia of Cyber laws. Jaipur.ABD Publishers.
  5. Narayan S.(2016)India Connected: Mapping the Impact of New Media, Delhi. Sage Publication.
  6. Prabhakar,M. (2000). Media Scene in India: Emerging Facets.Jaipur. University Book House.
  7. Sharma, J. P. (2016).  Cyber Laws. New Delhi.Ane Books.
  8. Singh P.P. (2004). Web Advertising and Online Marketing: Technology and Strategies of E- Marketing. New Delhi.Deep and Deep Publication.

 

References: 

1.     Van, D. (2005). The Network Society: Social Aspects of New Media. Delhi.Sage Publication.

2.Ward, M.(2002). Journalism Online. MA. Focal Press

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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