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3rd August 2015, 04:41 PM
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CCSU BJMC Syllabus
My Brother wants to do Bachelor Of Journalism And Mass Communication (BJMC) from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, so please provide here syllabus???
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4th August 2015, 03:27 PM
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Re: CCSU BJMC Syllabus
As you need Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Bachelor Of Journalism And Mass Communication (BJMC) course detailed syllabus here I am giving: BJMS 1st SEm Introduction to Journalism Mass Communication Essentials of Mass Media Writing Reporting – I Basics of Computer Semester – II Audio Visual Media – I (General Introduction and Radio) Writing Mass Media/Skills Edition – I Computer applications in Mass Media Practical Examination CCSU BJMS Syllabus Semester I Introduction of Journalism and Mass Communication UNIT I Journalism and Mass Communication – nature – scope – mass communication – definition – process: mass media and modern society – functions – mass media and democracy. UNIT II Early efforts in printing, newspaper – types of newspaper – contents – characteristics: magazines – characteristics and types of books – book publishing in India. UNIT III Early communication systems in India, history of Indian press – from earlier days to 1880s, Tilak Era, role in freedom movement – brief history of major English and language newspapers and magazines. UNIT IV Ownership of print media – types – merits and demerits: organizational structure of newspaper functions of the staff, editorial, advertising, circulation departments, patterns of newspaper ownership and management of India – procedure to launch a publication, marking practices in print media. UNIT V Press Commissions, Press Council, DAVP, INS, ABC, unions of media men and media women, professional organizations – PIB, other public information agencies – of both State and Central governments. Essentials of Mass Media Writing UNIT I Historical background of writing: elements of language – writing as coding of contents language of mediated communication. UNIT II Principles and methods of effective writing for mass media communication, general rules of grammar, exceptions in mass media writing use of words, sentences – types and construction, use of tenses in mass media writing. UNIT III Use of negatives and double negatives; adjectives and adverbs; transitional devices; redundancy. UNIT IV Methods of attribution, identification, quotation, paraphrasing. UNIT V Translation – meaning, types and principles of translation; translation and rewriting practices in mass media. UNIT VI Practical exercises and Assignments. Reporting – I UNIT I The concept of news: what is news? Definition, scope and types of news, elements of mews, - hard and soft news. UNIT II Reporting: principles of reporting, functions and responsibilities; writing news – lead – types of lead; body. UNIT III Reporting techniques, qualities of reporter. UNIT IV News sources – types of sources – cultivation of sources; pitfalls and problems in reporting – attribution – off-the-record – embargo – pool reporting; follow up – advocacy, interpretation, investigation. UNIT V Civic reporting: reporting functions – social, cultural, political, seminars, workshop, symposia, civic problems (such as sanitation, health, education, law and order, police, hospitals, etc.) UNIT VI Reporting assignments Basics of Computers UNIT I Introduction to computers – beginning and evolution of computers; types of computer; computer hardware and software; analog and digital technologies. UNIT II Input devices, output devices – meaning and purposes. Input devices: mouse, keyboard, scanner, floppy, CD, telephone Output devices – monitor, speakers, printer, floppy, CD, telephone UNIT III Operating systems- DOS, Windows, Windows NT, MS word with features, Excel, Access, Power Point (Presentation manager) UNIT IV Corel Draw environment, bitmaps, cartoons UNIT V Introduction to multimedia – definitions, CD ROM and multimedia. Semester II Audio Visual Media - I (General Introduction and Radio) UNIT I Introduction to electronic media components of electronic media, electronic media as a medium of mass communication; growth of radio, television and films in India; charactersties of radio. UNIT II Ownership and organizational structure of radio; AIR and private channels; educational radio, commercial radio; emerging trends franchising and community radio, AM and FM. UNIT III Radio script writing: language for radian, grammar of radio; script writing for news, commercials, features, interviews and plays. UNIT IV Radio programme production: sound mixers, recorders, mics and their user sound effects, mixing, recording. Programme presentation announcing, news reading. UNIT V Exercises and Assignments. Mass Media Writing Skills UNIT I Writing with creativity and colour: meaning of colour writing, art of writing with flair, difference between news writing and colour writing, the delayed intro style. Narrative and interpretation writing. UNIT II Features: types of features, ingredients of feature writing, art of writing different kinds of features Writing for magazines: sports writing. UNIT III Edit page writing: Writing leaders, articles, middles, literary Prices, columns, reportage, interviews, profiles, letters. UNIT IV Technical writing: business writing, science writing, developmental writing, writing for target groups and special interest groups. On line writing. UNIT V Writing reviews: reviewing books, film review, art review, reviewing music, dance and other performing arts and cultural activities, TV and radio review. UNIT VI Freelance writing: what is freelance journalism? Its nature, scope and future prospects. Qualities of a freelance journalists. Freelancing for newspaper, magazines, TV, radio and on – line media. UNIT VII Exercises and Assignments. Editing – I UNIT I Editing: Nature and need for editing, principles of editing, editorial desa, functions of editorial desk; copy editing – preparation of copy for press – style sheet – editing style proof reading symbols and their significance. UNIT II Functions and qualifications of a sub editor and chief sub editor, copy selection and copy tasting. UNIT III Structure and functions of newsroom of a daily, weekly newspaper and periodicals – different sections and their functions. UNIT IV Heading – principles, types and techniques – l. UNIT V Editing exercises and Assignments. Computer Applications in Mass Media UNIT I Different applications of computers for mass media – introduction – text, graphics, drawings, animation, sounds. UNIT II Multimedia applications – business applications, educational application, public utility, virtual reality; multimedia skills. UNIT III Page maker, Interfacing, working with text, page setup, printing, formatting techniques, graphics and drawings. UNIT IV Images, bitmaps, drawing, principles of animation, use of video – broadcast, video standards NTSC-PAL-SECAM-HDTV, integration of computers and televions, video editing, linear aspects. Internet – sourcing – web technology and its application; new generation Internet potential and limitations – priorities and utilization. UNIT V Web vs. print – a comparison, advertising, copy creation and feed back on the Net, Profiling the reader, content generation and research, design of context. UNIT VI Website elements visual design, background, colours, sale promotion service, promotion in the website. Interactivity – diversity, legal challenges – copy right issues, technology issues, political issues, social issues, economic issues, ethical issues. Paper Ten Practical Examination Second Year Semester III Paper Eleven Reporting – II UNIT I Development reporting: reporting social issues, controversies, development programme implementation and impact, feedback and evaluation. UNIT II Rural reporting: agricultural – practices, problems and policies, caste community relations, rural-urban relations. UNIT III Advanced reporting exercise in features and interviews, proceedings of the meetings of panchayats, municipal corporations, and legislative assembly. UNIT IV Writing news analysis, backgrounders and news-based articles. UNIT V Specialized reporting: sports, science and technology, medicines, economics and commerce, reporting from stock exchanges, commodity and bullion markets. UNIT VI Interpretative reporting, investigative reporting. For detailed syllabus here is attachment; |
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