मध्यपश्चिमाञ्चल विश्व विद्यालयमा

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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.

1^st 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

2^nd Module:                                                                                                        16 hours

That’s show business

Put it in writing

The third age

Communication

The English speaking world

3^rd 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)

BJMC 312 COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA

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.

BJMC 313 INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

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:

1. Group work to assess the media code of conduct in the local media (newspapers, radio or television), and presentation in the classroom.
2. 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

BJMC 314 HISTORY OF JOURNALISM

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.

BJMC 315. PROFILE, EVENT COVERAGE AND NARRATION

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.