WBCHSE Class 12 Syllabus for Journalism and Mass Communication

SYLLABUS JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION (JMCN) Class - XII Full Marks - 100 Full Marks: 80 (Theory)+ 20 (Project) 1. Editing: Principles of editing; Copy Testing; Processing Copies 2. Making Headlines of news stories; Importance; Rules to be followed; Different types of Headlines 3. Proof Reading: Symbols of Proof reading; duties & responsibilities of proof readers 4. Copy writing: Types of Copy; How to prepare; Principles of writing, Main features 5. Copy Writer: Qualities, duties & responsibilities 6. Communication: Definition, Scope & Functions 7. Mass Communication: Definition, Scope & Functions; Theories & Models 8. Mass Media: Definition, Different types, functions, Print Media and Electronic Media 9. Specialization in Reporting: Science, Political, Administration, Crime, Fashion, Financial & Agriculture journalism; Sports journalism 10. Interpretative & Investigative reporting: Importance & Scope; Basic qualities; planning & style. Project (any one)—15 Marks a) Editing news copy & Proof reading b) Copy writing c) Specialized report on any one topic from the syllabus and Viva-Voce—05 Marks 243