Punjab University Journalism Department

Hi I would like to know a few details of the School of Communication as well as the M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication course offered at Punjab University?

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The School of Communication Studies at Punjab University is the most seasoned in South Asia, having begun its innings in 1941 at the University of Punjab, Lahore.

The School endeavors to adjust to changes in the calling, to react to new improvements in the way news is conveyed and to get ready understudies to work in various situations.

The quality, imperativeness and advancement of our projects stay top notch, giving the establishment and chance to understudies to succeed, as well as to shape the eventual fate of news coverage and mass correspondence.

M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication course details:

Important Information

Recognition
UGC Recognised

Course Status
Autonomous Institute

Eligibility
o Must have passed bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication with atleast 45%
o Or Must have passed masters/bachelors in any field with atleast 50%

Admission Procedure
o Qualify OCET conducted by the University
o Followed by GD/PI

Duration
2 Years, Full Time, Post Graduate Degree

Course Description.
• The course covers all the topics to the related field.
• The course is developed in a way that it enables students to learn and understand the concepts of the study field thoroughly.

Syllabus
• Theories of Communication
• Reporting & Feature Writing
• Editing & Editorial Writing
• Newspaper Business management & Graphic Arts
• Press laws & ethics; Origins of Newspapers and Media Organisations
• Radio & T.V. Communication
• Internal Assessment; Students Reporter; Tele News Board, Current Affairs File; Presentation; Class tests, T.V. Programme Production
• Development & International Communication
• Communication Research Methods 100
• Interpretative & Investigative Journalism
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Dissertation
• Internal Assessment; Current Affairs; File Presentation; Class tests, Major Project Reports; Practical Training; Practical assignments in Advertising and Public Relations.

Address:

Panjab University
School of Communication
Sector 14,
Chandigarh,
India- 160014
Email: darpu@pu.ac.in