dil prasad sharma .
COMP. ENG.
311
Year : First
Semester: Frist
Cre.hours 3
General Description: This course introduces the students to
the reading of Nepali society and culture through a novel. It also develops
grammatical knowledge of the students.
1st Module: 16
hours
Muglan by Govinda Raj Bhattarai (translated into
English by Lekhnath S Pathak)
Following units from Cambridge Advanced English by
Leo Jones, Cambridge University Press
2nd Module: 16
hours
That’s show business
Put it in writing
The third age
Communication
The English speaking world
3rd Module: 16
hours
Body and mind
The natural world
Here is the news
Education
Science and technology
Textbook
Leo Jones - Cambridge Advanced English, Cambridge
University Press: Cambridge (Published in South Asia by Foundation Books, 1998)
Govinda Raj Bhattarai – Muglan, Oriental Publication:
Kathmandu, 2012 (English Translation by Lekhnath S Pathak)
Course
Description
Communication
covers the broad spectrum of communication activities ranging from
intrapersonal to mass engagements. Mass Media cover all institutions and
technologies designed to reach the large, widely dispersed and heterogeneous
audience. Though journalism is only a function of mass media, it has the
largest impact in the society. Therefore, communication, mass media and
journalism are integrally linked to each other. This course seeks to clarify
the basics of communication, mass communication, mass media and their relation
to journalism.
Course
Objectives
At the
completion of this course, the students will be able to:
·
introduce the concepts of communication, mass
communication and mass media
·
identify the types and levels of communication
·
define communication and mass communication
·
elaborate the elements of communication
·
categorize the mass media
Course
Contents
Unit 1. Introduction to communication
i)
Origin, meaning and definition
ii)
Functions of communication
iii)
Elements of Communication: Sender, receiver, message,
Channel
iv)
Process of Communication: Encoding and decoding
v)
Communication barriers: Physical, psychological,
semantic and environmental
vi)
Computer mediated communication
Unit 2. Types of Communication
i)
Verbal: Oral and written
ii)
Non-verbal:
·
Kinesics or Body language,
·
Proxemics or space
·
Paralanguage or vocal characteristics
·
Time language
·
Physical Context
Unit 3. Levels of Communication
i)
Intra-personal Communication
ii)
inter-personal Communication
iii)
group Communication
iv)
organizational Communication
v)
mass communication
Unit 4 Mass communication
i)
Meaning, definition and features
ii)
the mass concept
iii)
the mass audience
iv)
Elements: sender, message, channel, Receiver, Feedback
v)
Noise: Physical, psychological, Semantic, technical
Unit 5 Mass media
i)
Context and Definitions
ii)
Types: print, radio, television, online
iii)
Evolution of Mass Media (National and International
Perspectives)
iv)
Sociological implications of the mass media
Unit 6
Practicum:
Project work 1: Students should write a project
(approximately 3000 words) on the historical development and present context of
mass media. Students can choose to write from Printing Press or Books,
newspapers, radio, television, online and social media.
Project work 2: Students write a critical essay on
the sociological impacts of the mass media with focus on how, with the arrival
of new media and communication medium, life of the people in their village/town
has changed.
Outline of
the project work:
The project
work should be structured in the following way:
Cover page,
Acknowledgement, Table of content, i) Introduction, ii) Historical development
(international perspective), iii) Development in the national context) (along
with recent data, photos), iv) Strengths and weaknesses, v) Prospects and
challenges, vi) Conclusion, References, Annexes (if any).
References:
Baran, Stanley j. and Davis, Dennis k.
(2002). Mass Communication Theory:
Foundations, Ferment, and Future. Singapore; Thomson Asia Pvt Ltd
Gerald Stone, Michael Singletary & Virginia P.
Richmond. Clarifying Communication
Theories. Delhi: Surjeet Publications. 2003
McQuail, Denis (2005). McQuail's
Mass Communication Theories. Sixth Edition. New Delhi: Vistaar
Publications.
Narula, Uma (1994, Reprint 2012), Mass Communication: Theory and
Practice. New Delhi: Har Anand Publications.
Regmi, Shiva and Kharel, P. (2002). Nepalma aam Sanchaarko bikas. Kathmandu: Nepal Aam Sanchar
Prashikshak Sangh.
Course Description
Journalism has been known
as widely impact oriented medium in the society. Journalism is a fashionable
profession to the new generation. This course will clarify the concept of
journalism and its professional principle and practices. This subject
familiarizes the students to the practical work as the media day to day
practice. This subject matter will furnish students with the fundamental
practical knowledge and theory of journalism and make possible them to apply
these concepts and methods in their journalistic life in future.
Course Objectives
At
the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
·
Understand the definition and concept of journalism and relationship
with society;
·
Clarify the functions, principles, theories and canons of journalism;
·
Internalize values, principle and ethics of journalism in day to day
practice;
·
Possess skills to be familiar in various forms of journalistic content
and medias
·
Be familiar to write in diverse journalistic forms.
Course Contents:
Unit
I: Basic concept
Meaning and definitions,
principles and objectives, nature and scopes, types of journalists, historical
background (international and national), journalistic process (reporting,
editing, publication/broadcasting), importance of journalism
Unit
II: Theories of journalism
Four theories of press (Authoritarian,
Libertarian, Soviet Communist, Social Responsibility), basic concept of
normative theories (magic bullet, agenda setting, spiral of silence, medium
theory), watchdog and lapdog concepts
Unit III:
Concept of News
Meaning and definitions,
news elements and structure, news source, news values, newsroom operation,
media organizations and structures, editorial writing and gate keeping, various
interests groups in news making process
Unit IV:
Various forms of journalism
Hard news and soft news,
editorial and op-ed pieces, letter to editor, investigative reporting, features
and column, news photo and caption, entertainment and sports, PSA,
advertisement and advertorial.
Unit VI: Ethical Principles
Canons of journalism, need
of ethics in journalism, international code of conduct (ASNE, IFJ, CPJ), code
of ethics for Nepali journalists.
Practical:
- Group work to assess
the media code of conduct in the local media (newspapers, radio or
television), and presentation in the classroom.
- Prepare and make a
presentation in classroom about the various theories of press and their
implications in Nepalese context.
Reference books:
Mencher,
Melvin (2002). Basic News Writing.
New Delhi: Universal Books Stall.
Kamath,
M. V. (2002). Professional Journalism. New Delhi: Vikash Publishing House.
Kamath, M.V. (1990). The Journalist’s Handbook.
New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House
Kharel, P. (2001). Media Practices in Nepal.
Kathmandu: Nepal Press Institute.
Pant,
N.C. (2004). Modern Journalism:
Principles and Practice. New Delhi: Kanishaka Publications, Distributors.
Sharma S.R. (1999). Elements of modern
Journalism. New Nelhi: S.S. Publishers.
Stein, M.L. and Paterno, Susan F. (2003). The news writer’s Handbook: An Introduction
to Journalism. New Delhi: Surjeet Publications
Course description:
History is a foundation of
any domain of knowledge. This course presents a brief outline of journalism
from the historical perspective, of national and international scenario.
Similarly, this course presents an in-depth understanding of history of
journalism in Nepal.
Course objectives:
At
the completion of this course, the students will be able to:
·
Know about the historical development of media
in Nepal and also briefly about the world history of press.
·
Compare media and journalism practices in the
various political phases of Nepal
·
Locate evolution and development of printing
technology in Nepal.
·
Develop a prespective view about the present
status of media and press freedom of Nepal
Course Details:
Unit I: World history
of journalism
i.
Guttenberg press and revolution in publication
Preliminary practices of journalism in Europe,
ii.
Print, Radio and Television journalism in Europe and
other countries (US, India, South Africa, Japan)
iii.
Evoluation and practices of online journalism
Unit
2: News Agency
i.
History of news agency
ii.
Major news agencies in the world (Reuters, AFP, AP,
Xinhua, Kyodo, PTI)
iii.
Recent practices of news agencies (audio, video and online
services)
Unit
3: Journalism in South Asia
i.
Brief history of journalism in SA countries
ii.
Ethical issues and challenges of journalism
Unit 4: History of Nepali journalism
i.
Pre-Gorkhapatra era
ii.
Gorkhapatra and Rana Regime (1901-2007 BS)
iii.
Democratic Decade (2007-2017 BS)
iv.
Panchayat Regime (2017-2046BS)
v.
Period of Restoration of democracy
vi.
Journalism during the Royal Coup (2061-2063BS)
vii.
Present trends of journalism in Nepal
Unit
5: Journalism institutions in Nepal
i.
Brief history of Government media (Gorkhapatra, Radio
Nepal, Nepal Television and RSS)
ii.
Brief history of Ministry of Communication, Press
Council Nepal, FNJ, Information Commission
iii.
A scenario of private media institutions of Nepal
Unit 6. Practicum
Write an essay on the development of media over any period or about a single
media organization that has historical importance.
Visit and observe different Media Houses (at least three:
radio, TV, online and newspaper) and write a diary about the visit.
References:
Devkota, Grishma Bahadur (2051
BS). Nepalko Chhapakhana ra Patrakarita
ko Itihas. Kathmandu: Sajha Prakashan.
Fang, Irving E. (1997). A history of Mass Communication.
Michigan: Focal Press.
Gunaratne, Shelton A. (2000). Handbook of the Media in Asia. New
Delhi: Sage Publications.
Pathak, Yek Raj and Adhikari,
Krishna. RaSaSako Itihas. Kathmandu:
Rastriya Samachar Samati.
Dahal, Kashi Raj. Aam Sanchar ra kanun. Kathmandu: Nepal
Press Institute.
Pande, Yubraj (ed.) (2055 B.S.).
Nepalma Patrakaritako Bikaskram.
Kathmandu: Press Council Nepal.
Course
description:
Profile, event
coverage and narration are the integral parts of journalism of any form.
Profile making can help a holistic understanding of a person, institution or an
object, in which a journalist must be careful to develop the personality of the
given profile. Similarly, event coverage is a task of communication
professional, where effective and impressive languages are expected. However,
narration like profile making, works at any part of journalism. Without
narration no journalism can function in true sense. This course has been
designed to shape the student of journalism grow with the practical ideas of
making a profile, covering an event and scripting a proper narration.
Course
objectives
At the completion of the course, the students will be able to:
·
cover every day event properly and effectively,
·
Write profiles of individuals and institutions
·
develop effective narrative strategies in any
form of journalism
·
Be able to act as a professional communicator as
per the market demand
Course
Details:
Unit 1:
Profile writing
Introduction to profile writing, use of interview, quotes and facts in
profile, types of profiles (personal or institutional), writing technique
(conversation/ dialogue, flashback, dramatic presentation, use of humor and
interesting facts), first or third person narrative, importance of profile in
journalism, preparation of a profile (selecting subject, appropriate media and
angle of presentation, use of language and audio/visuals).
Unit 2:
Event Coverage
Introduction to event coverage, fundamentals of event coverage
(knowing the event, participation, objectives, understanding main events and
actors), opportunities, risks and risk management, pros and cons of event
coverage. Different modalities of event coverage in various media: Print,
radio, television, online and social media.
Unit 3:
Narration
Introduction to narration, types, methods and modalities of
narrations, narration job in print, broadcast and online, narrating an event, a
fiction and a documentary, tips for effective narration.
Practicum:
Project
work 1. Students must prepare two profiles (personal and institutional) as per
the following requirements:
Personal
profile (tentative 1000 words), anecdotes, his/her achievements/ failures, best
experiences to share, way forwards (any suggestions to audience), two photos
(one pp size, next, a full photo that demonstrate action and related to the
profile), 2-3 pages.
Institutional profile (Tentative 2000
words): 1.
Introduction, 2. background, 3. mission, vision and goals, 4. organogram and
human resource, 5. function, 6. financial status, 7. achievements and failures,
8. future plan. This profile includes at least two photos, one table, one
figure, a cover page, reference materials, information source quoted,
Requirements:
·
Times new roman, 12 font, 10-12 A-4 pages
excluding cover page, table of content, acknowledgement and annexes (if any).
·
Students must print and submit a hard copy to
the academic unit for evaluation before the final examination.
·
Along with the given criteria, the profile must
be evaluated on the light of creativity, originality, appropriate quote, facts
and figures, and effective presentation,
·
The profile topic must be chosen with the
guidance and consent of subject teacher or the assigned authority,
Project
work 2. Prepare a coverage of an event (such as
public or private ceremony) with action photos or audio collection and prepare
a chronological description (2-3 pages).
References:
Adams,
Paul (1998). Writing right for today's mass media: A Textbook and Workbook with Language Exercises. Nelson-Hall Publishers.
Stovall,
James Glen (ed.) (2008). Writing for the Mass Media. Delhi: Dorley Kindersley.
