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25th November 2015, 02:59 PM
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UGC NET Journalism
I want the syllabus of Mass Communication and Journalism of UGC NET exam so can you please provide me?
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25th November 2015, 04:24 PM
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Re: UGC NET Journalism
As you want the syllabus of Mass Communication and Journalism of UGC NET exam so here I am providing you. UGC NET exam Mass Communication and Journalism syllabus Code No. 63 Subject : Mass Communication and Journalism Note : There will be two question papers. UGC NET Mass Communication Paper II will cover 50 Multiple Choice Questions ( Multiple choice, Matching type, True / False, Assertion – Reasoning type ) carrying 100 marks and UGC NET Mass Communication Paper III will have two Parts – A and B. Part – A will have 10 short essay type questions ( 300 words ) carrying 16 marks each. There will be one question from each unit with internal choice from the same unit. Total marks will be 160. Part – B will be compulsory and Questions will be set from Unit – I to Unit – X. The candidate will attempt one question from Part – B ( 800 words ) carrying 40 marks. Total marks of UGC NET Mass Communication Paper III will be 200. UGC NET Mass Communication Paper II & Paper III ( Part A & B ) Unit – I Communication and Journalism – Basic terms, Concepts and definition, Nature and Process. Types of Communication. Mass Communication – Nature of Media and Content. Mass Communication in India – Reach, access and Nature of Audience. Unit – II Role of Media in Society. Characteristics of Indian Society – Demographic and Sociological impact of media in general. Impact of media on specific audiences – Women, children, etc. Mass media effects studies and their limitations. Mass campaigns for specific issues – Social concerns, environment, human rights, gender equality. The press, radio, television, cinema and traditional form of communication. Unit – III Journalism as a Profession. Journalists – Their role and responsibilities. Indian Constitution and freedom of press. Research Restrictions. Ethics and Journalism. Careers in Journalism and Mass Media. Training – Problems, perception and response by the industry Media management – Principles and practices. Professional organisations in Media Media Laws in India. Unit – IV History of Print and Broadcast media in general with particular reference to India. Post – independent developments in print. Newspapers – English and Indian language press – major landmarks. Magazines – Their role, bookphase and contemporary situation. Small newspapers – Problems and prospects. Press Commission, Press Councils – Their recommendations and status. Development of Radio after independence – Extension role, radio rural forums and local broadcasting – General and specific audience programs. Development of Television – Perception, initial development and experimental approach; SITE phase and evaluation; Expansion of television – Post – Asiad phase, issues concerns and debates over a period of time. Committees in broadcasting – Background, recommendations and implementation. Cinema – Historical overview and contemporary analysis – Commercial, parallel and documentary genres – Problems and prospects for the film industry. Unit – V Communication and theories of social change. Role of media in social change – Dominant paradigms. Critique of the Dominant paradigm and alternative conception. Development initiatives – State, market and the third force (NGO sector). Participatory approaches and community media – Ownership and management perspectives. Unit – VI Introduction of research methods and process Mass communication research – Historical overview Administrative and critical traditions Effects research – Strengths and Limitations. Communication research in India – Landmark studies related to SITE. Content analysis – Quantitative and qualitative approaches. Market research and its relationship to Communication particularly advertising. Sampling techniques – Strengths and Limitations. Statistical methods of analysis basics. Unit – VII Colonial Structures of Communication. Decolonisation and aspirations of nations. Conflicts related to media coverage and representation. International news agencies – Critique. MacBride Commission – Recommendations and policy options. Contemporary issues related to transnational broadcasting and its impact on culture, various perspectives and cultural impact. Convergence of media – Problems and options. Media Policies in an International Context. India’s position and approach to international communication issues. Unit – VIII Radio & TV and Video as Media of Communication. Grammar of TV & Radio and Video. The Production Team. Role of Producer. Different Types of Programs : Writing for Radio Writing for TV – Researching for Scripts The Visual Language Camera Movements Basic Theories of Composition – Cues and Commands. Formats for Radio – Television – News, Sitcoms, Features, Commercials, Operas, Documentaries, Cinema, Theatre, Drama. Editing Theory and Practice. Sound Design, Microphones, Sets and Lighting. Satellite, Cable television, Computers, Microchips. Unit – IX Advertising. Marketing. Ad copy and Layout. Public Relations. Public Opinion. Propaganda. Unit – X The Techniques. Different forms of writing. Printing Technology and Production methods. News agencies. Syndicates and Freelancing. Specialised areas of Journalism. |
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