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| Master of Arts in
Journalism & Mass Communication [MAJM] |
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Communication, be it in mass media or at corporate levels,
requires a skilled and professional approach. This field is a fast
growing industry looking for enterprising professionals. This course
is specially meant for candidates who aspire to make a career in the
areas of mass media and communication and aims to impart
comprehensive training for various professionals in print, radio,
television, internet and corporate communication. Throughout the
course impetus will be put on a critical approach to media and
stress will be placed on communication research.In the final
semester, students will have the option of specializing in either
television production or corporate communication.
Objectives : |
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To provide intensive theoretical and practical knowledge in
various media professions ranging from the management of media
organization to the more scholarly field of research. |
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To provide
an integrated perspective of media functioning along with a fair
amount of exposure to technical know-how. |
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To hone the student's
analytical ability, interests and an indefatigable amount of
curiosity in the happenings of one's surroundings - all required to
make one a good journalist. Completion of this course would open
visits for fulfilling careers in various media like television
production, corporate advertising,photograph and related fields and
would also give enough preparation for managing any media
organization. |
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Eligibility : 3 year graduation or equivalent
Min. Duration : 2 years(4 semesters).
Max. Duration : 4 years.
Maximum counselling and hands-on experience at study centers : 160 hrs/semester. |
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Program Structure |
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| First Semester |
| Sub. Code |
Title |
Credit |
| MJ0001 |
Internet and Media |
2 |
| MJ0002 |
Computer Fundamentals |
2 |
| MJ0003 |
Mass Communication |
4 |
| MJ0004 |
Reporting and Editing |
4 |
| MJ0005 |
Media Laws and Ethics |
4 |
| Total Credits |
16 |
| Second Semester |
| Sub. Code |
Title |
Credit |
| MJ0006 |
Radio and Television for Communication |
2 |
| MJ0007 |
Computer applications in Mass Communication |
2 |
| MJ0008 |
Television News |
4 |
| MJ0009 |
Media Organization and Management |
4 |
| MJ0010 |
Communication Research |
4 |
| Total Credits |
32 |
Provision for Lateral Entry to Second semester
(First level):
Eligibility : Successful
completion of 3 years graduation with one year work experience
in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Additional
Fees : In addition to the normal fees, an additional
lateral entry fee of Rs.3,500/- (including examination fees)
is payable by the students opting for this Scheme.
Note : In this lateral entry Scheme,
students have to appear and pass the first semester
examination. Books of first semester will be supplied by the
University and internal assessment will be completed at the
learning Centre.
| Third Semester |
| Sub. Code |
Title |
Credit |
| MJ0011 |
News Critics |
4 |
| MJ0012 |
Photography and Videography |
4 |
| MJ0013 |
Interviews for Print, Radio and Television |
4 |
| MJ0014 |
Online Journalism |
4 |
| Total Credits |
48 |
| Fourth Semester |
| Sub. Code |
Title |
Credit |
| MJ0015 |
Master Thesis |
4 |
| MJ0016 |
Elective* |
12 |
| Total Credits |
64 |
* Under elective, student can select any one of
the following combinations
| Group 1 |
| MJ1602 |
Advertising and Public Relations |
4 |
| MJ1601 |
Organizational Communication |
4 |
| MJ1603 |
Event Management and Reporting |
4 |
| Group 2 |
| MJ1606 |
Television management and its policy |
4 |
| MJ1605 |
Television Production |
4 |
| MJ1604 |
Television Studies |
4 | |
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