BA(honors) in journalism and modern media

About BA. (Honors) Journalism and Modern Media

With the growth of the digital media and the various digital platforms, mass communication and journalism has taken a brawl of great significance in the social, economic and political lives of the people. Parul University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts, offers a three year bachelors degree program in JJournalism and Modern Media which endeavours to impart within the students the relevant knowledge and understanding regarding journalism. The program is strategically designed to develop the analytical, logical and interpretive skills of the students so as to understand and relate to the modern and current practices in the nation and the world at large. The Faculty of Arts centres on developing and nurturing the students in the mannerisms and ethics required for the journalism profession to ensure a transparent delivery of information. As a way of promoting and developing the practical skills of the students, the faculty is equipped with state of art facilities such as recording and interview platforms, news and journal publishing, and language labs. The program maintains a position of great significance as journalists play the pivotal role of conveying information and shaping the minds of the people within the society. The students receive guidance and training from an elite league of faculties and experts who nurture the students in the various industry based ways of journalism. Beyond the scope of the curriculum, the program goes on to shape the interpersonal and communication skills of the students in preparation of their career in journalism and mass communication.

Curriculum

Semester 1	Semester 2
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)	Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
Introduction to Media and Communication	Writing & Editing for Print Media
History of Media	Introduction to Newsroom
Minor -1 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor -2 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Sociology: Introduction to Sociology	Sociology: Gender and Society
Political Science: Introduction to political Science	Political Science: Political Sociology
Psychology: Psychology-I	Psychology: Psychology-II
Economics: Elements of Economic Theory	Economics: Indian Economy
History: Ancient Indian History & Culture	History: Medieval Indian History and Culture
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)	University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course ) (Select any one)
Indian Society and culture	Internet Technology and Web Designing
Nutraceuticals in Healthcare and Wellness	Introduction to Gender, Health and Rights
First Aid and Life Support	Search Engine Optimization
	Digital Health
Legal Aspects of Start-Up	Skill Enhancement Course -2
Skill Enhancement Course -1	Mathematical Aptitude
Anchoring	Value Added Course-II
Value Added Course-I	IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I
Climate Change & Sustainable Environment	Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language- 2(MIL-2)
Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (MIL-1)	Basic English-II
Basic English-I	Basic Hindi-II
Basic Hindi-I	Basic Gujarati-II
Basic Gujarati-I

Semester 3	Semester 4
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)	Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
Introduction to TV and Radio	Event Management
Media Ethics and Laws	Digital Media
Photo Journalism	Graphic Design
University Electives -3 (Select any one)	Minor -3/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Artificial Intelligence Application in People Management	Sociology: Social Problems in India
Management in Tourism	Political Science: Political Economy
Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life	Psychology: Social Psychology
Skill Enhancement Course -3	Economics: Fundamentals of Economic Growth & Development
Artificial Intelligence -AI	History: History of British Rule in India
Value Added Course-3	Skill Enhancement Course -4
IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2	Aptitude and Reasoning
Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)	Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select any one)
Advanced English - I	Positive Mental Health
Basic German - I	Physical Education: Yoga
Basic French - I	Physical Education: Sports
	Physical Education: NCC
	Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)
	Advanced English - II
	Basic German - II
	BasicFrench - II

Semester 5	Semester 6
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)	Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
Public Relations	Film Theory & Criticism
Advertising	Television Programme Production
Development Communication	Radio Programme production
Minor -4 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor -6/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Sociology: Professional Industrial Studies	Sociology: Sociology of Tribal Society
Political Science: Political Theory	Political Science: Developmental Administration
Psychology: Industrial Psychology	Psychology: Psychology of Personality
Economics: Money and Banking	Economics: Agricultural Economics
History: Indian Freedom Struggle Movements	History: History Writing in India
Minor -5/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Ability Enhancement Course -5
Sociology: Social reforms in India	Professional Ethics and Communication
Political Science: Public Administration	Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)
Psychology: Mental Health and Well-being
Economics: Economics of Social Issues
History: Tourism and History
Skill Enhancement Course -5 (Select any one)
Digital Literacy
Finance for everyone

Semester 7	Semester 8
Major(Discipline-Specific- Course)	Major(Discipline-Specific- Course)
Brand Management	Media Analysis Techniques
Digital Marketing	Data Journalism
Film Making Techniques	Media Management
Minor -7 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor -8 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Sociology: Society in Indian Context Theories and recent trends	Sociology: Rural Management
Political Science: International Relations	Political Science: Indian Foreign Policy
Psychology: Psychological Disorders	Psychology: Guidance and Counselling
Economics: Public Economics	Economics: Industrial Economics
History: Social History of Medicine	History: Globalisation of Past and Future
On Job Training (OJT)- in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)	On Job Training (OJT) - in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)
OR	OR
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant of 4 credit (for Honours Degree)	1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant of 4 credit (for Honours Degree)
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant SEC course of 2 credits (for Honours Degree)	1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant SEC course of 2 credits (for Honours Degree)
OR	OR
Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)	Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)