WBCHSE Class 11 Syllabus for Journalism and Mass Communication

SYLLABUS JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION (JMCN) Class - XI Full Marks - 100 Full Marks: 80 (Theory)+ 20 (Project) 1. Definition of Journalism & Mass Communication 2. Different types of journalism & mass communication 3. Print Journalism: a) Newspaper as a recorder of news & events; Newspaper as an organ of public opinion; Newspaper as an instrument of social service and as a promoter of democracy; impact of newspaper on society b) News: Definition; News sources; Different types of news; News Agencies—their services and functions; Different International News Agencies c) Different Departments/Sections of a Newspaper Organization—their duties & responsibilities d) Functions & responsibilities of the Editor; Editorial Freedom e) Functions & responsibilities of News Editor; f) Duties & functions of Chief Sub-Editor and Sub-Editors g) Duties, responsibilities & qualities of a Chief Reporter h) Duties & responsibilities of a Reporter i) News writing: Different structures of news writing (inverted pyramid structure); Intro; Lead; Language of news writing; Objectivity j) Writing techniques on society, fashion, music & arts, education, employment opportunities, health, environment k) Feature: Definition, different types l) Editorial: Importance, Choice of subjects, Arrangement, Style of presentation. Project (any one)—15 Marks a) Writing news reports; Headlines; Intro b) Writing Short Feature c) Editorial Writing and Viva-Voce—05 Marks 242