Syllabus for B.Com.
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Syllabus for B.A (Journalism and Mass Communication).
Course Details
Eligibility Criteria

12th passed in Commerce, Science or Vocational stream.

Intake

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Duration

The duration of the course shall be Full time three academic years (i.e. 6 semesters).

Evaluation Scheme
  • The credits allotted for each semester are as follows (w.e.f. AY 2017-18)::
    Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
    Credits 22 22 26 26 26 26 146
  • The academic performance evaluation of a student is according to a letter grading system based on Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examinations (SEE).
  • Based on the performance in Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examination (SEE) the grade in form of double alphabet (Letter Grade i.e. O,A+,A,B+,B,C and F)) is awarded to a student in a course. A student should secure minimum of 40% together in CIE and SEE (i.e. CIE + SEE) in each course of Theory and Practical, including Project viva, if any.
  • The distribution of weightage among different parameters of CIE is as follows:
    Parameter Frequency Weightage (in each course)
    Internal Test Two 37.5%
    Unit test/Quiz Two 25%
    Practical Assignment and Presentation Two-Three 25%
    Skill Development Activities / Subject Specific criteria One 12.5%
  • The student should have at least 80% attendance during the semester in order to become eligible to appear in the SEE.
  • SEE would be of 3 hours for theory and 2 hours for practical.
  • The question paper format for a course for SEE is as follows:
    For semester I to IV
    Section- I - 30 marks
    Question 1: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 2: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 3: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Section: II - 30 marks
    Question 4: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 5: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 6: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    For semester V and VI
    Section- I - 30 marks
    Question 1: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 2: b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 3: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
    Section- II - 30 marks
    Question 4: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 5: b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 6: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
  • The letter grade awarded to a student in a course shall be based on CIE and SEE. The letter grades AA, AB, AC, BB, BC, CC, FF indicate level of academic achievement assessed on a 10 point scale. It is as follows:
    Percentage Letter Grade Grade Point
    85 - 100 O (Outstanding) 10
    75 - 84.99 A+ (Excellent) 9
    65 - 74.99 A (Very Good) 8
    55 - 64.99 B+ (Good) 7
    50 - 54.99 B (Above Average) 6
    45 - 49.99 C (Average) 5
    Below 40% F (DROPPED) 0
  • The overall performance of a student will be indicated by two indices:
    SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).
    SGPA is calculated on the basis of course credit and grade point of all courses in that semester. CGPA is cumulative in nature.
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Programme Outcome (PO) & Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
Programme Outcome (PO)
  • PO - I: Students will have knowledge and understanding of MassMedia and Journalism, operational technology.
  • PO - II: Opportunity to pursue internships and independent projects that allow the students to have real world experience in the MassMedia professions.
  • PO - III: Students will be aware of nuances of MassMedia and Journalism and would be able to create their own niche in the industry.
  • PO - IV: Media ready employability of students.
  • PO - V: The learner shall be expert on contemporary issues so that he can relate accurately to Media reporting.
  • PO - VI: The learner shall be self-sufficient and compatible with all types of Media be it print, Tele or digital.
  • PO - VII: The learner will become versatile to work with all forms of Media including news, entertainment, production or promotion.
  • PO - VIII: The learner will have sound photography and camera work knowledge.
  • PO - IX: The learner will have command over Media production techniques and technology.
  • PO - X: The learner will be a master in either advertisement or Journalism or both.
  • PO - XI: :The learner will have proper understanding of MassMedia Laws along with national and international political environment.
  • PO - XII: The learner shall have sound drafting, comprehension, scripting, recording, shooting and producing skills.
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