DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh Syllabus for BSS (Honours) programme in Journalism and Media Studies (2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, First year new 2015-2016) The Department of Journalism and Media Studies of Jahangirnagar University is an outstanding and vibrant department started with a view to fostering the media and communication education in the country. Since its inception in 2011 the Department of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) is committed to bring the level of excellence in journalism and media education that will create human resources capable of leading media world home and abroad. It is aspired that the erudition passed to the learners from this department will usher the political, economic, and social development of the country. It is also expected that knowledge generated here would create an information-society in the country. Apart from following BSS (Hons) course in due course of time the Department will offer MSS, M. Phil and Ph. D degree for enhancing the knowledge of graduates and facilitating higher education in journalism and media studies. Objective The courses of the syllabus for BSS (Honours) in Journalism and Media Studies put emphasis on interrelationship among media, society culture and technological advancement that impinge in the development process of the country. History, structure and organization of mass communication, techniques of media reporting, art of editing, new media and information technology, communication research and the political, social culture and economic contemporary issues of home and abroad are given considerable emphasis in the courses. About the Programme 1. Courses of study for an Honours degree will extend over a period of four academic years and examinations will be held after completion of each year. Students will take a total of 35 courses over the four academic years of the BSS (Honours) programme. 2. The total marks for the four-year programme is 3100. The courses contain a total of 2900 marks, and for Viva- voce 200 marks (50 x 4 years). The year wise distribution of marks for the courses is as follows: First year-700; Second year-700; Third year-900 and Final year- 800. Grading System In grading system marks will be distributed for each full unit (100 marks) 10 for attendance + 20 for tutorial + 70 for written examinations and for each half unit (50 marks) 5 for attendance + 10 for tutorial + 35 for written. The distribution of marks will be as shown in the details. Total marks will be 3100 including course work, tutorial, viva-voce and comprehensive examination. Results of the students will be decided on the performance of the students in the four years taken together. Comprehensive course is designed in such a way so that after the completion of the Bachelor degree students are able to express inclusive ideas on the subjects taught. Examination Marks Course Final 70% Tutorial 20% Class Attendance 10% SYLLABUS | BSS (HONS) | DEPT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES Grading System Marks (%) Letter Grade Grade Point 80% and above A+ 4.00 75% to less than 80% A 3.75 70% to less than 75% A- 3.50 65% to less than 70% B+ 3.25 60% to less than 65% B 3.00 55% to less than 60% B- 2.75 50% to less than 55% C+ 2.50 45% to less than 50% C 2.25 40% to less than 45% D 2.00 Less than 40% F( Fail) 0 Incomplete I 0 Course Outline in brief: First Year BSS (Honours) Programme in Journalism and Media Studies Course Course Title Nature Unit Credits Marks Code JMS 101 Concepts of Communication Theoretical Full 4 100 JMS 102 Concepts of Journalism Theoretical & Full 4 100 Practical JMS 103 Mass Media in Bangladesh Theoretical & Full 4 100 Practical JMS 104 Bangladesh Studies Theoretical Full 4 100 JMS 105 Bangla for Media Theoretical Full 4 100 JMS 106 English for Media Theoretical Full 4 100 JMS 107 Computer Skills Theoretical & Half 2 50 Practical Viva-Voce Oral Half 2 50 28 700 Second Year BSS (Honours) Programme in Journalism and Media Studies COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT CREDITS MARKS JMS 201 Interpersonal and Group Communication Full 4 100 JMS 202 Media, Society and Culture Full 4 100 JMS 203 Information Gathering and News writing Full 4 100 JMS 204 Editing Full 4 100 JMS 205 Bangladesh Studies (Contemporary) Full 4 100 JMS 206 Social Processes and Institutions Half 2 50 JMS 207 Economic Processes and Institutions Half 2 50 JMS 208 Contemporary World Issues and Events Half 2 50 Viva-Voce Half 2 50 28 700 JMS | SESSIONS 2011-2015 | JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY | PAGE 2 OF 18 SYLLABUS | BSS (HONS) | DEPT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES Third Year BSS (Honours) programme in Journalism and Media Studies COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT CREDITS MARKS JMS 301 Theoretical Approaches to Media Studies Full 4 100 JMS 302 Media Laws and Ethics Full 4 100 JMS 303 Advanced Editing Full 4 100 JMS 304 Broadcast Journalism Full 4 100 JMS 305 Communication Research Methodology Full 4 100 JMS 306 Online Journalism (Theory and practice) Half 2 100 JMS 307 Public Relations Half 2 50 JMS 308 Media Appreciations Full 4 100 JMS 309 Political Processes and Institutions Half 2 50 JMS 310 Gender Communication Half 2 50 Viva-Voce Half 2 50 34 900 Final Year BSS (Honours) programme in Journalism and Media Studies COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT CREDITS MARKS JMS 401 Advanced Reporting 4 100 JMS 402 Communication and Development 4 100 JMS 403 Communication and Technology 4 100 JMS 404 Writing for Audio-Visual Media 2 50 JMS 405 Audio-Visual Production 2 50 JMS 406 Photo Journalism 2 50 JMS 407 Advertising 2 50 JMS 408 Graphic Communication 2 50 JMS 409 Global Media System 4 100 JMS 410 Comprehensive 4 100 Viva-Voce 2 50 32 800 Total Credits Marks 122 3100 JMS | SESSIONS 2011-2015 | JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY | PAGE 3 OF 18 SYLLABUS | BSS (HONS) | DEPT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES Course Outline of the 4-year Bachelor of Social Science Programme in Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) FIRST YEAR JMS 101: Concepts of Communication (Theoretical) Course Objectives: This course is designed to help students understand the basic concepts, processes, and issues of communication. It is expected that after completion of the course, students will be able to make use of the different aspects and processes of communication for efficient communication. Course Content: Brief history of communication; concepts and definitions of communication; scopes and purposes of communication; natures of human communication; models of communication process; functions of communication; types of communication; roles and levels of communication; language and verbal communication; nonverbal communication; perception; listening; and self in communication. Books Recommended: Joseph A. Devito - Human Communication D.K. Berlo - The Process of Communication Raymond Williams - Communication Sereno and Mortensen - Foundations of Communications JMS 102: Concepts of Journalism (Theoretical & Practical) Course Objectives: This course is designed to give the students basic understanding of journalism as a distinct practice and profession along with its core concepts and issues. Course Content: Definitions, scopes and forms of journalism; functions of journalism; social responsibilities of journalists; definitions and characteristics of news; news values and elements; classification of news and news sources; news flow into media houses; content of newspapers (news, editorial, post-editorial, standing material, feature, article, advertisement); ethics of journalism; the press and the law; pressure on the press; terminology; citizen journalism; and freedom of expression. Practical: Practical work will be done on the basis of the contents taught under this course. Books Recommended: Fraser Bond - Introduction to Journalism George Fox Mott - New Survey of Journalism Michael Kunczik - Concepts of Journalism Robert Schmuhl - The Responsibilities of Journalism Tony Harcup - Journalism JMS 103: Mass Media in Bangladesh (Theoretical & Practical) Course Objectives: This course is designed to give the students an account of the historical background as well as the current state of the Bangladeshi mass media. Course Content: History and growth of the press in the Indian sub-continent; press in Bengal; reflection of society in the press; social reform and press; role of press in the Language Movement; press and the War of Independence of Bangladesh; history of JMS | SESSIONS 2011-2015 | JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY | PAGE 4 OF 18 SYLLABUS | BSS (HONS) | DEPT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES television; radio and film in Bangladesh; current state of the print and electronic media; media boom in the private sector; community radio in Bangladesh; and new media. Practical work will be done on the basis of the contents taught under this course. Books Recommended: S. Natarajan - A History of Press in India J. Natarajan - History of Indian Journalism Subrata Shanker Dhar - Bangladesher Sangbadpatro Tarapod Pal - Bharoter Sangbadpatro Alamgir Kabir - Films of Bangladesh Anupam Hayat - Bangladesher Chalacchitrer Itihas JMS 104: Bangladesh Studies (Theoretical) Course Objectives: This course is designed to develop students’ understanding and knowledge about the socio-economic, political and cultural contexts of the ancient and contemporary Bangla. Course Content: Overview of the ancient Bengal; anthropological identity of the Bengali race; main trends in the history of medieval Bengal; medieval Bengal under the East India Company; religious and social reform movements; nationalist movements; 1947: division of the Indian sub-continent; Language Movement 1948-1952; education movement of 1962; six-point movement of 1966; mass uprising of 1969; War of Independence and emergence of Bangladesh in 1971; constitution of 1972; indigenous people in Bangladesh; military regimes in Bangladesh: General Ziaur Rahman and General Ershad; mass movement against Ershad in 1990, and restoration of democracy; and the Chittagong Hill Tracts peace treaty in 1997. Books Recommended: R. C. Majumder - History of Bengal (Vol 1) Sirajul Islam (ed.) - History of Bangladesh (4 volumes) Nihar Ranjan Ray - Bangaleer Itihas J.N.