Journalism
The Programme aims at moulding the student for a career in Journalism, both print and broadcasting and in allied fields like Advertising, Film, and Public Relations. The course introduces various facets of the profession of the journalism to the students with theoretical knowledge and on the job training. The course is a part of the four BA triple main combinations and consists of eight subject titles stretching all the semesters. The major papers include Reporting, Editing, Media Laws, Basic Audio-Visual Media and Media Management. Furthermore, the Department stresses a balance between the theoretical and practical elements of journalism and mass communication, and the curriculum is carefully tailored to prepare students for professional or academic careers in communication, giving them the broad liberal arts education necessary to succeed as communicators in today's complex and changing world.
English literature (Optional English)
English has been an integral part of various walks of life in India for centuries. One might even say that it has become inseparable from the essence of contemporary Indian culture. The study of language is a key to attain an understanding the history of any age. The three-year English Literature course, also known as Optional English, offers students an opportunity to understand the literary, cultural and social dynamism of England's varied past, European and Non-European writing and integrates Indian writing in English facilitating a transcendence of linguistic nativism.
The glory of a bygone era is obviously of no use unless it can be utilized to enlighten the present. On the practical side, this course offers numerous employment opportunities in the field of teaching, journalism, publishing, writing, etc. Most importantly, a sound understanding of the language equips the student with communication skills, which is an indispensable part of success in any field in todays competitive world.
Political science
This course aims at moulding and making the student an ideal citizen. The course introduces various facts of the profession with a blend of theoretical politics with practical knowledge. The course makes him to contribute more for the nation, prepares him for the competitive world to take up administrative service.
Eligibility Criteria
A student securing 40% aggregate marks including languages in P.U.C / 10 +2 / Pre University equivalent course is eligible.
Course Matrix
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A11 |
Additional English I |
KAN103B11 |
Kannada I |
HIN103B11 |
Hindi I |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A11 |
English I |
JOR204B11 |
Journalism I[Introduction to Communication] |
POL204A11 |
Political Science I [Basic Concepts of Political Science] |
OEN204A11 |
Optional English I [British literatures I] |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A21 |
Additional English II |
KAN103B21 |
Kannada II |
HIN103B21 |
Hindi II |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A21 |
English II |
NES102A01 |
Environmental Science |
JOR204B21 |
Journalism II [Print Media Journalism] |
POL204A21 |
Political Science II [Political Theories] |
OEN204A21 |
Optional English II [British Literatures II] |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A31 |
Additional English III |
KAN103B31 |
Kannada III |
HIN103B31 |
Hindi III |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A31 |
English III |
JOR204A31 |
Journalism III [Media Laws and Ethics] |
POL204B31 |
Political Science III [Major Constitutional System] |
OEN204A31 |
Optional English III [British Literatures III – Victorian and Modern] |
Skill Enhancement Course [ Any ONE to be Opted] |
JOR402A31 |
Introduction to Photojournalism |
POL402A31 |
Indian Constitution |
ENG402A31 |
Film Adaptations |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A41 |
Additional English IV |
KAN103B41 |
Kannada IV |
HIN103B41 |
Hindi IV |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A41 |
English IV |
JOR204A41 |
Journalism IV [Radio and New Media Journalism] |
POL204B41 |
Political Science IV [Western and Eastern Political Thought] |
OEN204A41 |
Optional English IV [American Literatures] |
HUM402A41 |
Basic Research Methods |
|
Generic Elective as per Annexure III |
LSE5A2A41 |
Life Skills Education |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
JOR204A51 |
Journalism V [Reporting] |
JOR204A52 |
Journalism VI [Editing Techniques] |
POL204A51 |
Political Science V [Public Administration] |
POL204A52 |
Political Science VI [International relations] |
OEN204A51 |
Optional English V [Indian literatures I] |
OEN204A52 |
Optional English VI [European and Non - European Literatures I] |
HUM2P4A51 |
Project / Dissertation / Internship |
EEC5A2A51 |
Extra-Curricular and Extension Activities as per Annexure II |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
JOR204A61 |
Journalism VII [Television and Cinema] |
JOR204A62 |
Journalism VIII [Advertising and Public Relations] |
POL204A61 |
Political Science VII [Personnel and Financial Administration] |
POL204B62 |
Political Science VIII [International Institutions and Issues] |
OEN204A61 |
Optional English VII [Indian Literatures II] |
OEN204A62 |
Optional English VIII [European and Non European Literatures II] |
SSP4L2A01 |
Soft Skills Practices |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A11 |
Additional English I |
KAN103A11 |
Kannada I |
HIN103A11 |
Hindi I |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A11 |
English I |
JOR204A11 |
Journalism I [Introduction to Mass Communication] |
POL204A11 |
Political Science I [Basic Concepts of Political Science] |
OEN204A11 |
Optional English I [British Literatures I] |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A21 |
Additional English II |
KAN103A21 |
Kannada II |
HIN103A21 |
Hindi II |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A21 |
English II |
NES102A01 |
Environmental Science |
JOR204A21 |
Journalism II [Print Media Journalism] |
POL204A21 |
Political Science II [Political Theories] |
OEN204A21 |
Optional English II [British Literatures II] |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A31 |
Additional English III |
KAN103A31 |
Kannada III |
HIN103A31 |
Hindi III |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A31 |
English III |
JOR204A31 |
Journalism III [Media Laws and Ethics] |
POL204A31 |
Political Science III [Comparative Politics] |
OEN204A31 |
Optional English III [British Literatures III – Victorian and Modern] |
Skill Enhancement Course [ Any ONE to be Opted] |
JOR402A31 |
Introduction to Photojournalism |
POL402A31 |
Indian Constitution |
ENG402A31 |
Film Adaptations |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN103A41 |
Additional English IV |
KAN103A41 |
Kannada IV |
HIN103A41 |
Hindi IV |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG103A41 |
English IV |
JOR204A41 |
Journalism IV [Radio and New Media Journalism] |
POL204A41 |
Political Science IV [Western and Eastern Political Thought] |
OEN204A41 |
Optional English IV [American Literatures] |
HUM402A41 |
Basic Research Methods |
|
Generic Elective as per Annexure III |
LSE5A2A41 |
Life Skills Education |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
JOR204A51 |
Journalism V [Reporting ] |
JOR204A52 |
Journalism VI [Editing Techniques] |
POL204A51 |
Political Science V [Public Administration] |
POL204A52 |
Political Science VI [International relations] |
OEN204A51 |
Optional English V [Indian literatures I] |
OEN204A52 |
Optional English VI [European and Non – European Literatures I] |
HUM2P4A51 |
Project / Dissertation / Internship |
EEC5A2A51 |
EEC Activities as per Annexure II |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
JOR204A61 |
Journalism VII [Television and Cinema] |
JOR204A62 |
Journalism VIII [Advertising and Public Relations] |
POL204A61 |
Political Science VII [Personnel and Financial Administration] |
POL204A62 |
Political Science VIII [International Institutions] |
OEN204A61 |
Optional English VII [Indian Literatures II] |
OEN204A62 |
Optional English VIII [European and Non-European Literatures II] |
SSP4L2A01 |
Soft Skills Practices |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN161201 |
Additional English I |
KAN161201 |
Kannada I |
HIN161201 |
Hindi I |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG161201 |
English I |
OEN161201 |
Optional English I [British Literatures I] |
POL151201 |
Political Science I [Basic Concepts of Political Science] |
JOR161201 |
Journalism I [Introduction to Mass Communication] |
Non-Core Paper [Mandatory] |
NCS150101 |
Computer Fundamentals |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN162201 |
Additional English II |
KAN162201 |
Kannada II |
HIN162201 |
Hindi II |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG162201 |
English II |
OEN162201 |
Optional English II [British Literatures II] |
POL152201 |
Political Science II [Political Theories] |
JOR162201 |
Journalism II [Print Media Journalism] |
Non-Core Paper [Mandatory] |
NHU150102 |
Indian Constitution |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN163201 |
Additional English III |
KAN163201 |
Kannada III |
HIN163201 |
Hindi III |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG163201 |
English III |
OEN163201 |
Optional English III [British Literatures III – Victorian and Modern] |
POL153201 |
Political Science III [Comparative Politics] |
JOR163201 |
Journalism III [Media Laws and Ethics] |
HUM153201 |
Basic Research Methods |
Non-Core Paper [Mandatory] |
NHU150101 |
Environment Studies and Civic Sense |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
|
AEN164201 |
Additional English IV |
KAN164201 |
Kannada IV |
HIN164201 |
Hindi IV |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
ENG164201 |
English IV |
OEN164201 |
Optional English IV [American Literatures] |
POL154201 |
Political Science IV [Western and Eastern Political Thought] |
JOR164201 |
Journalism IV [Basic Audio-Visual Media] |
|
Choice Based Course |
Add-on Course |
|
Life Skill Education |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
OEN165201 |
Optional English V [Indian Literatures I] |
OEN165202 |
Optional English VI [European and Non - European Literatures I] |
POL155201 |
Political Science V [Public Administration] |
POL155202 |
Political Science VI [International Relations] |
JOR165201 |
Journalism V [Reporting Methods] |
JOR165202 |
Journalism VI [Editing Techniques] |
HUM1552P1 |
Project / Dissertation / Internship |
Add-on Course |
|
Extension Activities |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Core Papers [All Compulsory] |
OEN166201 |
Optional English VII [Indian Literatures II] |
OEN166202 |
Optional English VIII [European and Non-European Literatures II] |
POL156201 |
Political Science VII [Personnel and Financial Administration] |
POL156202 |
Political Science VIII [International Institutions] |
JOR166201 |
Journalism VII [Media Management] |
JOR166202 |
Journalism VIII [Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations] |
* A pass in the Non-Core Course is mandatory for pass status; However, marks secured in this Course is not considered for grand total / class / rank
Add–on Course
A student has to complete the Add-on course before/during the prescribed semester, as scheduled by the respective department, for obtaining a pass status; however, the credits awarded for the same will not be considered for GPA calculations.