DEPARTMENT OF JOUNALISM

SYLLABUS w.e.f. 2015 - 16

PAPER 1
PRINCIPLES OF JOUNALISM
UNIT I
Introduction to Journalism: Definition Nature Scope Approaches
History of Journalism: An outline of Origin and growth of Journalism in India.
8 hrs.
UNIT II
The 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 III
Definition of News: Elements News Value Objectivity Types Writing Headlines
Types of Headlines.
8 hrs.
UNIT IV
Reporting: Definition Scope Types Crime Political Sports Science Legal
Affairs- business Human Rights Reports.
8 hrs.
UNIT V
Editing : 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 - 16

PAPER II
ASPECTS OF JOUNALISM
UNIT I
Journalist: 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 II
Journals and Magazines: Role of Magazines Preparation of Articles Special
Features Magazine Designing Editing of Magazine.
8 hrs.
UNIT III
Elements of Journalistic Writing Principles Journalese Importance of Grammar
Writing for News Papers and Magazines.
8 hrs.
UNIT IV
Journalism 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 V
Professional 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, Vijayawada

I Semester Examination
I 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.

I.

(5 x 10 =50)

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.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

James Hickey
Amrith Bazar Patrika
Mutnuri Krishna Rao
Young India
News value

vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.

Objectivity
News reporter
News
Proof reading
Photo editing

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(5 x 2 = 10)

Maris Stella College, Vijayawada

II Semester Examination
I 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.

VI.

(5 x 10 =50)

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.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

Journalism
Ethics
Journal
Magazine
Journalese

vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.

Importance of Grammar
Libel
Slander
INS
RNI

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(5 x 2 = 10)