Journalistic Writing (Theory)

Paper Code: 
GJMC 201A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Introduce different modes and methods of media.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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Course Title

GJMC 201A

Journalistic Writing (Theory)

 

The Students will be able to:

  1. Students know about the basics of news writing.
  2. Students will be having the knowledge of the theory, methods, and practice of gathering information and writing news.
  3. Students would be able to understand different writing techniques.
  4. Students will have the knowledge of web writing.
  5. Students will have the knowledge of news and background.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

15.00

Ingredients of news, News: meaning, definition, nature. Hard news vs. Soft news, 5 Ws and 1 H Formula .Basic components of a news story - Brevity, Dateline, Credit line, By-line.

 

10.00

A historical Perspective of Print Media. Yellow Journalism, Tabloid Press. Rudolf Flesch formula of reading. Robert gunning: principles of clear writing. Language of news-skills to write news.

 

15.00

Sources of news. News vs Opinion Writing. Opinion Writing – Editorial, Article, Feature, Reviewing Newspapers and Magazines.

 

10.00

Different mediums-a comparison. Basic differences between the print, electronic and online journalism. Language and principles of writing for media.

 

 

10.00

Writing for Radio- News, Interview and Discussion Writing for Television – News Interview and Discussion.

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • How to Report and write(2010),Rajesh Kumar, DPS publishing House, New Delhi
  • Reporting for the Media (2001). Fedler Fred, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
  • Reporting Methods (2005). S. Kundra. Anmol Publication. New Delhi
  • Art of Reporting (2010). Monita Singh. Centrum Press, New Delhi           

 

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Media Writing (Hindi)/Media Lekhan, Tripathi, Ramesh Chandra; Bharat Prakashan Lucknow, 2001
  • Journalists and Environment News (2010). Abraham. Kanishka Publishers and Distributers. New Delhi.
  • The Journalist's Handbook (1995). M.V Kamath, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Practical Newspaper Reporting (2011). David Spark; Geoffrey Harris. Sage Publicaion, New Delhi

 

References: 

Journals:

  • Communication Today
  • Media Watch
  • The Indian Journal of Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Journal of Media and Communication
  • Amity Journal of Media and Communication Studies

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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