Exam Details

Subject Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
Paper
Exam / Course Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Department School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Among the various theories of mass communication, which one do you consider more relevant in the present Indian context and why? Explain with examples.

2. What is the present status of the regional press in your area, in terms of reach and access Discuss with suitable examples.

3. Discuss the relevance and utility of new agencies in the light of growth of Internet.

4. Explain the organisational structure of the editorial section of a newspaper. Discuss the role and duties of a sub-editor.

5. Critically examine the educational media scenario in India with suitable examples.

6. 'Audiences have become important for media markets'. Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your answer.

7. Enumerate the responsibilities of a reporter. Do you think the role of the reporter has undergone a change in the recent times? Explain.

8. What are the factors which have led to the re-emergence of radio medium in India? Discuss with examples.

9. 'Information and Communication Technology has led to greater social inclusivity.' Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer.

10. Write short notes on any two of the following:

Censorship

Documentary films

AFP

Press Commission


Departments

  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
  • School of Agriculture (SOA)
  • School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
  • School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
  • School of Education (SOE)
  • School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
  • School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
  • School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
  • School of Gender Development Studies(SOGDS)
  • School of Health Science (SOHS)
  • School of Humanities (SOH)
  • School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
  • School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
  • School of Law (SOL)
  • School of Management Studies (SOMS)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
  • School of Sciences (SOS)
  • School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
  • School of Social Work (SOSW)
  • School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSM)
  • School of Tourism &Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSSM)
  • School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
  • School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
  • Staff Training & Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)

Subjects

  • Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Mass Media and Society
  • Public Relations
  • Reporting, Writing and Editing