IInd CE students (IIIrd Sem, Syllabus: Print Media and Journalism, Module: II)

MODULE II

Renaissance in Indian Literature

Renaissance in Indian Literature has brought several significant changes in the overall writing styles and patterns. With the renaissance in Indian literature, readership has enlarged with a literary and education explosion.

Renaissance in Indian literature includes several significant creative works of renowned authors. Indian literature as a whole experienced a new beginning with the Hindu Renaissance in the beginning of mid 19th century. It was mostly centred around the Bengal province. Great authors like Rabindranath Tagore, Sarat Chandra Chatterjee and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee contributed significantly in the renaissance in Indian literature by establishing a literary genre. Renaissance is basically considered as an inspiration from the past and planning to rebuild the future. Thus, in this respect the renaissance in the life of a nation is like the coming of a new age. It is adolescence turning, into adulthood: romanticism and revolution replaced by reason, narcissism followed by disillusionment.

IIIrd CE students (Vth Sem, Syllabus Radio & TV, Module: V)

Module IV: CINEMA

Introduction

A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects. The process of filmmaking has developed into an art form and industry.

Films are cultural artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them. Film is considered to be an important art form, a source of popular entertainment and a powerful method for educating – or indoctrinating – citizens. The visual elements of cinema give motion pictures a universal power of communication. Some films have become popular worldwide attractions by using dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue into the language of the viewer.

IIIrd CE students (Vth Sem, Syllabus Radio & TV, Module: IV)

Module: III

The information age

The term has been noted as identifying an era when "ideas about the computer, the internet, or digital resources seem to influence policy decisions more than social concerns about access, privacy or preservation."

Thus, the term "Information Age" is often applied in relation to the use of cell phones, digital music, high definition television, digital cameras, the Internet, cable TV, and other items that have come into common use in the past 30 years.

IInd CE students (IIIrd Sem, Syllabus Print Media and Journalism, Module: III)

Future of Journalism

*G.N. Ray

Jan Morcha is set up in 1958, to the envy of many, occupies a unique and unparalleled position as the only newspaper successfully run by its employees for the last fifty years. That Jan Morcha is constantly marching ahead on its journey overcoming all the obstacles on the path of positive journalism of truth, fearless reporting and secular principles stands testimony to the power of the people. India is a vast country with different shades of language, religion & culture etc. and a shining example of unity in diversity.

So is reflected in the press and media. It is a truism that media is the mirror of society and reflects the contemporary needs, mores and aspirations. But equally it is also a trend-setter and has its own impact on all the above. Press in India is fast growing ahead of its

counterparts in several western and developed countries. Here comes the responsibility on the shoulders of journalists to ensure that while marching on the road to growth it preserves its values and heritage that have given our country a unique place in the world.

IIIrd CE students (Vth Sem, Syllabus Radio & TV, Module: III)

Module: III

The information age

The term has been noted as identifying an era when "ideas about the computer, the internet, or digital resources seem to influence policy decisions more than social concerns about access, privacy or preservation."

Thus, the term "Information Age" is often applied in relation to the use of cell phones, digital music, high definition television, digital cameras, the Internet, cable TV, and other items that have come into common use in the past 30 years.

The information age, also commonly known as the computer age or information era, is an idea that the current age will be characterized by the ability of individuals to transfer information freely, and to have instant access to knowledge that would have been difficult or impossible to find previously. The idea is linked to the concept of a digital age or digital revolution, and carries the ramifications of a shift from traditional industry that the industrial revolution brought through industrialization, to an economy based on the manipulation of information.

The information age formed by capitalizing on the computer microminiaturization advances, with a transition spanning from the advent of the personal computer in the late 1970s to the internet reaching a critical mass in the early 1990s, and the adoption of such technology by the public in the two decades after 1990. The Information Age has allowed rapid global communications and networking to shape modern society.

IIIrd CE students (Vth Sem, Syllabus Radio & TV, Module: IV)

Module IV: CINEMA

Introduction

A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects. The process of film making has developed into an art form and industry.

Films are cultural artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them. Film is considered to be an important art form, a source of popular entertainment and a powerful method for educating – or indoctrinating – citizens. The visual elements of cinema give motion pictures a universal power of communication. Some films have become popular worldwide attractions by using dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue into the language of the viewer.

Open Course, English for Careers, Module III & V

Module III

1. Structuring and delivering a presentation

Keys to Writing a Winning Presentation

Ø      Create an Outline.  You may not think you need to outline your topic, but be assured it will save you time in the long run.  Outlining your entire presentation before you set out to write it lets you organize the flow of information and ensure that you have included all of the relevant topics.   One great trick for outlining is to write each key topic on a Post-it note and map it out on a large white board.  The sticky notes can be moved and reordered until you find a logical progression. 

Ø      Determine the Proper Number of Slides.  If you are using PowerPoint, the rule of thumb is that each slide should require 2-3 minutes of discussion.  If you are speaking for an hour, 60+ slides will be too many.  You know your topic best, but 25-30 slides would probably be appropriate for a one-hour presentation. 

Ø      Limit the Amount of Text.  Slides that are too wordy will cause your audience to lose interest faster than the freeway fills up at rush hour.  Try to keep to no more than five bullet points and whenever possible, show instead of tell.  This means that you should illustrate your topic with charts, graphs, graphics or other visual representation instead of words to keep your content engaging.

Ø      Minimize the Bells and Whistles.  A lot of activity or noise on your slides is bound to distract your audience.  Resist the temptation to pepper your slides with flashy activity or music unless it truly enhances your message.

Ø      Proofread and Spell Check- Twice!  Nothing kills a presentation faster than grammatical mistakes.  You could be the most engaging speaker in the world, but spelling errors and misplaced punctuation can cause your audience to lose focus and question your credibility.  I once watched an executive give a presentation with an emphasis on aspirin.  He spelled aspirin incorrectly on a series of slides and half the room was talking about it by the time it was over, completely missing a very creative and interesting discussion.  If you don’t trust your own proofreading ability, have a colleague review your presentation for you.

For 2nd year CE students, Module 1st

http://www.internews.org/pubs/pdfs/CIMA_sustainability%20report%20(09-28-07).pdf
Toward Economic Sustainability
of the Media in Developing
Countries
Center for International Media AssistanceThe Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), a project of the
National Endowment for Democracy, aims to strengthen the support, raise
the visibility, and improve the effectiveness of media assistance programs
by providing information, building networks, conducting research, and
highlighting the indispensable role independent media play in the creation
and development of sustainable democracies around the world. An important aspect of CIMA’s work is to research ways to attract additional U.S.

For 2nd year CE students, Module 1st

Future of Journalism

                                         *G.N. Ray

I am happy to join this august gathering on the occasion of

the release of Golden Jubilee Souvenir of ‘Jan Morcha’ and

address the conference on the subject which is most relevant today

in its true spirit and  form i.e., ‘Future of Journalism’. Journalism

today is passing through a phase which can lead it to great heights

or mar the  spirit of the mission. I would not like to call it

profession.

For 2nd year CE students

THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: the case of media coverage of PMTCT in South Africa

ROCHELLE DAVIDSON

INTRODUCTION

According to the United Nations Development Report (2002) progression in the achievement of gender equity and empowerment for women and girls is the third Millennium Development Goal. The report states, “Worse outcomes for women in many aspects of human development result from the fact that their voices have less impact than men’s in the decisions that shape their lives” (23). In particular, the situation of HIV/AIDS the “voiceless” position of women is an actuality that contributes to the risk and vulnerability of women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa, with approximately 75% of all HIV-positive women worldwide living in this region (UNAIDS, 2004). With poor women being a high-risk group for HIV infection, PMTCT involves many social issues surrounding gender and poverty that create a very complex story. Past coverage of PMTCT issues has been focused on political controversy, making for sensational and one-dimensional stories, often ignoring the voices of those directly affected.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

In this study, I will discuss the media’s current role in the development of South Africa, using news media coverage of women’s health in the realm of PMTCT as a case study. In particular, I would like to investigate the implications of media coverage of the recent Nevirapine resistance debates for women’s health and their socio-economic development in South Africa. This research will examine the media using a framework of human development, locating them as a key institutional mechanism to promote developmental issues in South Africa, in particular women’s health concerns.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

• What is the role(s) and responsibility (ies) of media in a developing country like South Africa?
• What is the role of the print media in promoting to the development of women’s health in South Africa?
• What has been media’s role in promoting women’s health within the realm of PMTCT in South Africa?

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

The World Bank (2002) suggests three conditions that provide media with the ability to promote equitable and democratic development:

1. Independence: autonomy, not being controlled by particular interest groups;

2. High quality reporting: the ability of the media to provide diverse views on economic, social and political

issues; and

3. A broad reach in society: being able to bring news (through newspapers, radio or television) to the entire population in their various languages.

Though these are suggestions that apply to any developing country, these conditions will be investigated using the specific history and reality of South Africa and its HIV/AIDS pandemic.

In addition, I will use theories of gender and HIV/AIDS to frame this study.

METHODOLOGY

I have a two-pronged approach to the methodology for this study. Firstly, I will conduct a qualitative content analysis or textual analysis of South African print media between July 2004 and January 2005, particularly coverage of the recent NVP resistance debates. About 100 articles will be analysed, in order to explore whether there is in-depth representation and sourcing of women within PMTCT programmes. This textual analysis will be generally thematic – what were the main themes of the coverage, and what themes were omitted?

Secondly, I will conduct a range of in-depth, semi-structured interviews with development experts, media analysts, health journalists, editors, and academics, as well as other stakeholders. These interviews will form part of a perspective on the role of media in South Africa and its development, and in particular on the role of media in its coverage of women’s health issues within the realm of PMTCT.

CONCLUSION

According to empirical studies “…women’s access to media is associated with better health and fertility outcomes, even after accounting for different income and education” It is evident that media have a socially useful function that can promote such matters as women’s empowerment. My primary concern, using the case study of women’s health within the realm of PMTCT, is to understand how the media can responsibly represent the concerns of vulnerable populations such as women. How can media define their role and how can there be a shift in media understanding of gender concerns from “soft” issues to the more critical subject of development in South Africa?

English for careers

Unit IV

A.    Human relationships in academic and professional life

B.     Importance of (professional) communication management

C.     Communication in the management context

D.    Importance of words/language

E.     Communication in management and management through communication

F.      Horizontal and democratic communication

Human relationships in academic and professional life

human relationship - a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness); "the relationship between mothers and their children"

What is the meaning and origin of ‘hot on the heels of'?

What is the meaning and origin of ‘hot on the heels of'?

(A. Venkata Rao, Visakapatnam)

When you are pursuing someone and you are hot on his heels, it means that you are very close to the individual. Chances are you will catch him or overtake him soon. Other expressions which have the same meaning are ‘hard on the heels' and ‘in hot pursuit'.

*The young detective was hot on the heels of the thief.

According to scholars, the word ‘hot' has been used in the expression to suggest that the pursuer is on track; in other words, he is not lost, and the trail has not gone cold. He is so close to his prey that he is able to feel the ‘heat' generated by the animal/individual.

What is the difference between ‘in camera' and ‘on camera'?

What is the difference between ‘in camera' and ‘on camera'?

(L. Anuradha, Pune)

The expression ‘on camera' is mostly used in the world of television and films. When someone says that you are ‘on camera', it means that the cameraman has you in his sights; his camera is focussed on you. When you are no longer a part of what is being filmed or ‘shot', you are said to be ‘off camera'.

*The DIG didn't realise he was on camera when he made those comments.

‘In camera' literally means ‘in the room'. When you hold a meeting ‘in camera', it is held in a room; it is a private or a secret meeting. When a judge says he would like to meet the two lawyers ‘in chambers', he wants to meet them ‘in camera'.

*If it is a matter of national security, the trial will take place in camera. 

2nd years, Print Media and Journalism

BA Programme in English Literature and Communication Studies              (Two Main)
                                                             semester  Three

ENCE 4: Print Media and Journalism I

Module I 
World Journalism
Concept, Evolution and Development of Journalism. Evolution and Development of Printing Press (Brief History – From Medieval Period Time). Role of Press in Social, Economic and Political Transformation. Comparative study of Journalism of Developed and Developing Countries (historical perspective). Brief Introduction of Important World Newspapers specially European & American. Brief Introduction of Important News Channels and Websites.

Module II 
Development of Journalism in India
Early Newspaper Publications in India. Press, Literature and Renaissance. Indian Language Press and English Press. Press and the Independence Struggle. Press and British Rule. Indian Press and Social Reform Movements (Untouchabililty, Women Issues, Communal Harmony, Swadeshi Movement etc). Indian Language Press and English Press in the Last Phase of Freedom Movement (1940-1947). History of Journalism in Kerala

Module III 
Post Independence Journalism
Press and Post Independence Challenges (Division, Communal Riots, First Election, Formation of First Government, Plan Period, Land Reforms, Abolition of Jamindari, Reorganization of States). Post Independence Governments and Press Regulations (Press Commission, Press Council of India). Press and Political System (Parliament, Constitution, Political Parties etc). Changing Nature of India Press after Independence (Publication of New National and Regional Newspapers and Magazines). Parallel Journalism (Dalit Journalism, Small Magazines), Missionary Journalism.


Module IV 
Changing Face of Journalism and news Challenges
Modernization of Press and Press Management. National Press, Regional Press, District Level Press. Electronic Medium and Internet Journalism. Representative Newspapers and Magazines (Times of India, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Outlook, India Today – Brief Introduction). Press and Contemporary Issues (Multilevel Governments, Human Right, Terrorism, Nationalism, Regionalism, Constitution Review, Social Justice etc.) Press and Secularism. 
 Reference Books:
Journalism in India from the earliest times to the present day, Ranga swami 
Parthasarathy, Sterling Publishers.

The Press Council, Dr. N.K. Trikha, Somaiya Publication. 

Mass Communication in India, Keval J. Kumar, Jaico Publication – New Delhi.
India’s Newspaper Revolution, Robbin Jeffery, Oxford University Press.

3rd Years, Mass Communication and Broadcasting Media

BA Programme in English Literature and Communication Studies(two main)

ENCE 8: Mass Communication and Broadcasting Media – radio

 Course Outline

Module I
RADIO
Broadcast Journalism- Broadcasting Production- Broadcasting Performance- Broadcasting style and language- Broadcasting policy-Ethics of Broadcasting
Radio as a Mass Medium- Origin, Development and Future of Radio- Important Radio services in the world- Radio in India:- All India radio services, the regional services and the local services
FM Broadcasting :- private FM Broadcasting and the shift to music, entertainment, chat and phone_ ins. 
Digital Audio Broadcasting
Important Radio programmes-News Bulletins, Documentaries, Radio Plays, Interviews, Talks, Discussions, Educational Programmes, Specific audience programmes, Music prgorammes – Radio for the urban and rural India- Radio Journalism – Radio commercials
Practical training- news bulletins, documentaries and radio plays  

Module II
Television Visual media – characteristics, principles and functions
Television as a mass medium – TV in India- TV and culture -  TV for Education
Policy on TV Broadcasting- Prasar Bharati Act- The Broadcasting Bill- Ethics of telecasting 
TV programmes – News programmes - Design – News room structure and operations- News readings- News gathering- News production – Editing – News casting
Documentaries, Interviews, Game shows, Quiz shows, Reality shows, Children’s programmes, Business programmes, Music and Dance programmes, Sports, Culture, Art , Fashion and Life Style, Soap Operas, TV commercials 
Script writing for TV- Process of scripting- Outline, visualization, shooting script- Story Board
Practical Training- Facing the camera- Gestures- Speech- Face expression- Lip movement- Stress- Intonation ect.
Module III
WEB JOURNALISM
Introduction to Online Journalism- Features and roles of Online journalism- New trends
Web writing- Web page elements, principles of web text, types of web writing, web writing techniques- Future of web journalism
Module IV
CINEMA
Development of cinema- Cinema in India- Types of films: feature films, animated films, news films, documentary films, children’s films, educational films, parallel cinema
NFDC – Film censorship
Process of film making 
Script writing- shooting- editing- sound recording- use of special effects- film appreciation
4. Reference Texts
5. Model Question Paper
(To be incorporated)

Milon Franz
Selection Grade Lecturer
Department of English
St.Xavier’s College for Women 
Aluva