DEPARTMENT OF JOUNALISM SYLLABUS w.e.f. 2015 - 16PAPER 1PRINCIPLES OF JOUNALISMUNIT IIntroduction to Journalism: Definition Nature Scope Approaches History of Journalism: An outline of Origin and growth of Journalism in India. 8 hrs. UNIT IIThe Role of Telugu Press in National Movement Contribution of Telugu Journalists Kandukuri Veeresalingam, Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao Pantulu, Kalipatnam Rama Rao, Kasu Subbarao, Mutnuri Krishna Rao, Tapi Dharma Rao, Narla Venkateswara Rao. Mahatma Gandhis Contribution to Journalism. 8 hrs.UNIT IIIDefinition of News: Elements News Value Objectivity Types Writing Headlines Types of Headlines. 8 hrs.UNIT IVReporting: Definition Scope Types Crime Political Sports Science Legal Affairs- business Human Rights Reports. 8 hrs. UNIT VEditing : Definition Principles of Editing Editor News Editor- Sub Editor Chief Editor Proof Reading Photo Editing /Cropping Page Layout. 8 hrs.References: History of Indian Journalism: J.Natarajan History of Indian Press: S.Natarajan Journalism in India: Rangaswamy Parthasarathi Mass Communication in India: Keval J.Kumar Basic Journalism: Rangaswamy Parthasarathi News Reporting and Editing: K.M Srivastava Editing Manual: Sourin Banerjee

DEPARTMENT OF JOUNALISM SYLLABUS w.e.f. 2015 - 16PAPER IIASPECTS OF JOUNALISMUNIT IJournalist: Responsibilities and Role Qualities of Journalists Code of Conduct for Journalists Professional Journalists Career in Journalism Ethics in journalism Sensationalism Yellow Journalism. 8 hrs.UNIT IIJournals and Magazines: Role of Magazines Preparation of Articles Special Features Magazine Designing Editing of Magazine. 8 hrs.UNIT IIIElements of Journalistic Writing Principles Journalese Importance of Grammar Writing for News Papers and Magazines. 8 hrs.UNIT IVJournalism and Law: Laws of Governing the Profession of Journalists Official Secrets Act Contempt of Court Copy right Acts Working Journalists Act Libel and Slander Law of Defamation. 8 hrs.UNIT VProfessional Bodies relating to Journalism Indian News paper Society Indian Federation of Working Journalists Indian Journalists Unions National Union of Journalists RNI, PCI. 8 hrs.References Journalistic Approach to Good Writing-The Craft of Clarity: Robert M. Knight News Writers Handbook: An Introduction to Journalism: M.L.Stein, Susan Paterno & R.Christopher Burnett

News Writing and Reporting for Todays Media: Bruce D. Itule and Douglas Anderson

Media and Ethics: S.K.Agarwal Writing for the News: A Guide for Print Journalism: Walter Fox Laws of Press in India: Justice Durgadas Basu History of Press, Press Laws and Communication: B N Ahuja

Maris Stella College, VijayawadaI Semester ExaminationI B.A. Journalism- Regulation 2015-16

PRINCIPLES OF JOURNALISM(Paper Code: BJ10115)

Time: 3Hrs Max marks: 60

PART A

Answer ALL questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.(5 x 10 =50)

I. a) Elucidate journalism and trace its nature and scope.

(or) b) Explain the origins of journalism in different Indian languages.

II. a) Substantiate the role of Telugu Press in Indias freedom struggle.(or)

b) Comment on the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to journalism

III. a) Find the definition of news and list the elements of news.(or) b) Write the importance of headlines and explain different types of headlines.

IV. a) Explain different elements and principles of journalistic writing.(or) b) Differentiate writing for newspapers and magazines.

V. a) Explain Official Secrets Act(or) b) Discuss the role Copy Rights Act. PART B

II. Answer any Five of the following short answer questions in about FIFTY words. (5 x 2 = 10) i. James Hickey vi. Objectivityii. Amrith Bazar Patrika vii. News reporteriii. Mutnuri Krishna Rao viii. Newsiv. Young India ix. Proof readingv. News value x. Photo editing______

Maris Stella College, VijayawadaII Semester ExaminationI B.A. Journalism- Regulation 2015-16

ASPECTS OF JOURNALISM(Paper Code: BJ20115)

Time: 3Hrs Max marks: 60

PART A

Answer ALL questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.(5 x 10 =50)

VI. a) Narrate the role and responsibilities of a journalist.

(or) b) Compare and contrast sensationalism and yellow journalism.

VII. a) Find out the different elements of newspaper and magazine.(or)

b) Define feature with a suitable example.

VIII. a) Find the definition of news and list the elements of news.(or) b) Write the importance of headlines and explain different types of headlines.

IX. a) Define reporting and explain the scope of reporting(or) b) Explain types of reporting

X. a) Explain the principles of editing(or)

b) Discuss the role of News Editor and Sub-Editor in a newspaper organization. PART B

II. Answer any Five of the following short answer questions in about FIFTY words. (5 x 2 = 10) I. Journalism vi. Importance of Grammar II. Ethics vii. LibelIII. Journal viii. SlanderIV. Magazine ix. INSV. Journalese x. RNI______