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| Introduction to Program: | |
There will be eight core papers in journalism, covering a broad spectrum of areas of journalism. There are four skill enhancement courses related to writing and reporting. In addition there will be one elective in the fourth semester that will offer choice to students to specialize. It?s also mandatory for students to go for an internship at the end of the fourth semester in order to get a hands on experience. The theory papers will aim at making the students aware of the field, the practical and skill-based papers will go a long way in equipping them for the job. It is seen that a broad-based knowledge of the various subjects gives a journalist the perspective in understanding the issues and writing intelligently and in the proper context and right perspective for the lay readers.The Department of Media Studies is also going to utilize the knowledge and skills of experts from various fields in order to provide the students the very best. Similarly, there will be a concerted effort to tap the resources of experienced journalists, who shall bring in their knowledge and expertise. The journalism student will be expected to bring out lab journals regularly, and in the fourth semester be responsible to bring out a newspaper, web-based publication and a television news bulletin. | |
| Assesment Pattern | |
Most of the assessments are formative, building on the learning contexts enabled by the curriculum. Feedback is ensured in most of the contexts. Assessment models are chosen to assess and ensure the learning outcomes.
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| Examination And Assesments | |
Continuous assessments would be carried out for all courses. Considering the learning requirements of the students, a variety of evaluation practices will be put to use. Assessments like regular written exams, viva voce, online submissions, demonstration-based assessments, etc. would be used. | |