Journalism a Good option for those with Nose for News

BA(Hons) Journalism course offered by Delhi University is an interdisciplinary course which aims at preparing the students for the field of news media. The learning process strikes a balance between theory and practice.

Containing a unique mix of social science, cultural studies, and journalism, this course prepares students for both understanding and practising informed journalism. Those interested can also pursue higher education and research in the subject.

During its short but brilliant history, the course has carved a niche for itself and continues to be one of the most sought after courses on offer at the Delhi University. The overall goal is to realise the professional as well as the intellectual and creative growth of students and to develop a vibrant chord with the media industry.

The curriculum has papers in Political Science,Economics,development,reporting and editing, new media technologies, cultural studies, advertising and public relations, media industry management and broadcast journalism. In the second year, students produce an inhouse newspaper and an e-paper, Spectrum.

In the final year, students produce a well-researched dissertation on media related themes. Some of the research areas of last year include counter publics in blogosphere, manual scavenging as a social issue and the Bhojpuri film industry, among others.

As far as opportunities are concerned, sky is the limit. One can try hands in any of the streams be it print, electronic media, radio or the web media. A student may try the options with magazines, the Press Information Bureau, Central Information Service, websites, or community radio stations. They can handle press relations and also e-media. But all this requires a lot of hard work, disci- pline and understanding.

To be successful, one has to have a flair for writing, patience, knowledge of current affairs, nose for news, inquisitiveness, sharp memory, physical fitness and good command over the language.

Sensitivity, neutrality, balance of mind and heart, time management, never say no attitude, optimism, and having love and respect for the job are equally important.

Source: HT Horizon

Date: 7th June, 2010

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