Department of Communication And Journalism

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1 Department of Communication And Journalism JOURNALISM Department of Communication and Journalism University Stadium Complex, Mahatma Gandhi University P.D. Hills P.O, Kottayam Ph Director : Prof. Madavana Balakrishna Pillai , Mobile: Lecturers: Ms. Ligimol P. Jacob Ms. Smitha E.K. Mr. Robi Augustine Mundakal Mr. Sony J. Raj (on leave) Course MCJ (Master of Communication and journalism) 4 Semester (35 Seats). Qualification: Any Degree with 45 % marks in aggregate. Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ ST. The candidates are selected on the basis of a common entrance test conducted by the University along with a subject oriented interview. Fees: Rs. 10,000 per semester. The School of Communication and information Sciences (SCIS) was founded in 1995 to provide journalism, communication and media education of the highest standards in the Self Financing Stream. At the forefront of teaching and research in all aspects of media, communications and journalism, the Mahatma Gandhi University has an impressive portfolio of professionally oriented post graduate courses offered by the 1

2 School of Communication and information Sciences (SCIS). In response to the new opportunities and needs in the mass media and communication sector, we are also developing an innovative approach to the enterprise and media management in the creative industry. With the state of the art facilities in broadcasting, video production, print media training and web based journalism, School of communication and information Sciences offers a first rate practice based education underpinned by industrial knowledge and regroups theoretical inquiry. Supported by formidable range of advisors and media professionals from the industries and members of staff who excel in both professional practice and scholarly research, these courses are designed for students wishing to pursue careers at a high level of engagement. Mahatma Gandhi University encourages the students to equip and challenge to beneath the surface of the subjects chose to study. The School of Communication and information Sciences (SCIS) is renowned for blending the teaching of practical skills with critical analysis. The department of Journalism is one of the prestigious teaching departments in the Mahatma Gandhi University. It attracts students from all parts of the country. All most all media establishments in and outside of the state are constantly seeking our students for absorption in the various facets of the media profession. Apart from this, our students belong to one of the most sought after category in the academic segments also. Activities 1. Vartha : On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi University s Youth Festivals conducted in various centers, Vartha is brought out in its printed format by covering the inaugural functions with its photos very prestigiously within one hour of the function and thousands of copies are printed and distributed in and around the venue towns. Further more, it covers and carries out the 24 x 7 happenings of the youth festivals on all the days of the events with eye-catching news and photos from all the different stages. The newspapers and channels have brought out special coverage for this unique venture of journalism students regularly. 2

3 2. Seminars and discussions: Seminars are mandatory for this course. Each seminar turns out in to brain storming session with the active support of the faculty. 3. Video production: To equip the students with the ever expanding opportunities in the visual media, a short term training session in video production is offered. This workshop includes training in videography, production, script writing, editing, dubbing, mixing and compeering with the supervision of external Experts. The students as part of their curriculum are bound to produce a five minute film on their own after completion of the training. 4. Radio production: As part of the curriculum, the students are given training in radio programming including news and interview. 5. Magazine production: 6. Internship: As part of the curriculum the school facilitates a short term internship programme in association with various media houses. 7. The Library: The School has a well stocked library with titles listed from the very recent catalogues. All newspapers and magazines are available in this part of the state get accommodated in the library. 8. The placements: The school has highest intake of students by the media. All the students who appeared for the National Eligibility Test (NET) by the UGC for the first time (1998 ) from this department qualified the exam setting a national record in pass percentage. The story is getting repeated with students coming out in flying colours in NET and SET examinations. 9. Media Lab :Contemporary media professionals apart from being journos, are to be creative and techno savvy also. The School offers a state of art, media lab with round the clock broadband facilities. Students are offered intensive training in desktop publishing on adobe PageMaker, quark X press, adobe Photoshop, premiere, sound forger, Matrax, Claris office etc. 3

4 Faculty Profile Prof. Madavana Balakrishna Pillai Hon. Professor & Director Phones : (O),O , (R) Mobile : madavana123@yahoo.co.in Date of joining : Joined the University service as the Hon. Professor of Journalism after 23 years journalistic experiences as the Resident Editor of Mangalam Daily and the Chief Reporter of Deepika Daily. Was appointed as an established scholar as per UGC norms. Is the only journalist in Kerala, probably in India who is continuously writing a weekly column for the last 35 years. More than (Fifteen Thousand) articles and bye-lined stories have been published in Dailies and Weeklies. Recipient of coveted awards like the Akshara Soorya Award, Pothen Joseph Award, G Smaraka Award, Sivaram Award, Labour India Award, Dr. Annie Besant Award etc. He is serving as the secretary general of INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDIA EDUCATORS of Indian Universities. Traveled more than 30 countries and authored 5 books. Collaborating Institutions: Doordarshan Kendra and all other regional Television Channels Newspaper Institutions (both regional and 4

5 national) All India Radio Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi Consortium for Education Communications, New Delhi Academic Qualifications: BSc, LLB MA(JMC) Course Completed Diploma in Journalism from the world renowned Thomson Foundation, London Attended numerous National and International Seminars and Workshops for Journalists and Journalism Teachers both as faculty member and as participant. 5

6 Mrs. Ligimol P Jacob Lecturer in Journalism Phone : Mobile : e mail: Date of joining: Educational Qualifications: Masters Degree in Journalism and Communication from University of Mysore with second rank. Submitted thesis for Ph.D in the University of Mysore. Dr. Nadig Krishna Moorthi Facilitation Committee Gold Medal in Reporting Sampemane Krishna Moorthi Gold Medal in Editing Puranik Gundacharya Memorial Gold Medal Professional Achievements: Three months Professional experience in reporting and sub editing from Malayala Manorama Three months experience from English daily Star of Mysore in Mysore Published articles in English dailies and Malayala Manorama Participation in PR Seminars Done a project in Public Relations. 6

7 Mrs. Smitha E. K. Lecturer in Journalism Phone: Mob Date of joining: Academic Qualifications: Masters Degree in Communication and Journalism (MCJ) from Kerala University with First Rank Gold Medal. Qualified National Eligibility Test ( NET) Professional achievement Worked as Broadcast Journalist in Asia net news, Thiruvananthapuram Worked as sub editor in Varthamanam daily Kozhikode. Worked as reporter in Mangalam daily Kozhikodu. 7

8 Mr. Robi Augustine Mundakal Lecturer in Journalism Tel: , Mob: Date of joining : Academic Qualifications: Doctoral Research Scholar in Mass Communication &Journalism at School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.) M.Phil Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Madurai Kamaraj University UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified. Masters Degree in Communication and Journalism with a First Rank from Mahatma Gandhi University. Masters Degree in Tourism management from Madurai Kamaraj University. Post Graduate Diploma in Public relation Professional Experience General Manager and Director Administration, Deepika Ltd. Author of 33 books. 8

9 Subjects The syllabus of MCJ is designed to enable raw graduate to develop the creative and professional skills in the wide field of mass media industry. Framed to meet the existing professional standards, the unique environment of the school enables the students to train and develop a professional working practice in all the major media firms. There are numerous opportunities to explore the convergent nature of technology, in the production of a major piece of research and a number of practical face to face situations. Each semester comprises 4 theory papers and 1 practical paper. The practical papers are designed to inculcate and face challenges of media industry in a professional manner. 1 SEMESTER (500 Marks) Paper 1 : Introduction to Communication Paper II : News Reporting Paper III : History & Development of Journalism Paper IV : Advertising Paper V : Reporting (Practicals) II SEMESTER (500 Marks) Paper VI : Public Relations & Corporate Communications Paper VII : Editing Paper VIII : Media Management & Production Paper IX : Magazine Journalism Paper X : Editing & Translation (Practicals) III SEMESTER (500 Marks) Paper XI : Business Journalism Paper XII : Communication& Media Research Methodology Paper XIII : Media Laws & Ethics Paper XIV : Radio,TV & Cinema Paper XV : Radio and Video Production (Practicals) 9

10 IV SEMESTER (500 Marks) Paper XVI : Malayalam Journalism Paper XVII : Development Communication Paper XVIII : New Media & Cyber Journalism Paper XIX : Feature & Technical Writing Paper XX : Lab Journal (Practical) Paper XX1 : D.T.P (Practical) Paper XXII : Dissertation Paper XXIII : Viva Voce 10