DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES AND JOURNALISM

BSS in Journalism, Media and Communication (JMC)

About The Programme

Modern media is rapidly changing, presenting new challenges to journalism and communication professionals all around the world. The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication has revised and redesigned the syllabus to include more practical lab courses for orienting the students with current news gathering and processing technology as well as making them ready for the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

The experienced and highly trained teachers in the department make sure that students learn how to report and communicate news, create ads, produce video and audio for both radio and TV, shoot photos, with all forms of new media technology, and publish them on all platforms. Our syllabus is designed on the guidelines provided by UNESCO.

Duration Of The Programme

Total duration of the program is 4 (four) years. Semester system will be followed in this programme. There will be 2 (Two) terms semester in a year. Each semester will be of 6 (six) months duration.

Procedure For Graduation

To obtain the Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) Degree in Journalism, Media and Communication, a student will have to complete 142 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of

2.5. If any students fails in any course he/she will get the opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent semester.

Structure of Courses: The program consists of compulsory 138 credit hours. Students also have to take Internship/Project and Viva Voce/Report writing for 4 credits for a total of 142 credits for graduation.

Teaching Methodology

Diverse methodologies are used to impart the students integrating both traditional and modern teaching approaches. Classroom lecture using multimedia projector, project based learning, cooperative learning and peer group learning, problem based learning, competency based learning, individual and group work and presentation, counter lecturer, covering assignment, filed based practical work, lab and studio based production are some of the key techniques that are followed.

General Courses:

Course CodeCourse Title
ENG101English I
COF101Computer Fundamentals 
JMC 103LIntroduction to Computer (Lab) 
ENG 102English- II 
AOL 101Art of Living 
GED 111History of Emergence of Bangladesh 
GED 222Bangla Language & Literature 
EMP101Employability 360° 
BDS 101Bangladesh Studies 

Core Courses:

Course CodeCourse Title
JMC101Concept of Communication Process
JMC102Bangla Language for Mass Media
JMC104Digital and Social Media
JMC 104LDigital and Social Media (Lab)
JMC 105Concept and Evolution of  Journalism
JMC 106Interpersonal and Group Communication
JMC107Mass Communication
JMC108Information Gathering and News Writing
JMC108LInformation Gathering and News Writing (Lab)
JMC109Introduction to Editing
JMC201 News Reporting
JMC206Video Production – I
JMC206 LVideo Production – I (Lab)
JMC203Photojournalism
JMC203LPhotojournalism (LAB)
JMC204Contemporary World and Bangladesh
JMC205Editing and Page Make-up
JMC205 LEditing and Page Make-up (Lab)
JMC209Economic Institutions, Issues and Perspective
JMC 207Radio Journalism
JMC 207LRadio Journalism(Lab)
JMC208 LAdvertising
JMC208 LAdvertising (Lab)
JMC210Television Journalism & News Presentation
JMC210LTelevision Journalism & News Presentation (Lab)
JMC 301Social & Political Communication
JMC302Online Journalism
JMC302 LOnline Journalism (Lab)
JMC304Development Issues & Communication
JMC 305Public Relations: Theory and Practice 
JMC 306Communication Research Methodology
STA 101Statistics for Communication Research
JMC 307  LStatistics for Communication Research (Lab)
JMC308Advanced Video Production
JMC308 LAdvanced Video Production(Lab)
JMC309Specialized Reporting
JMC309 LSpecialized Reporting(Lab)
JMC310Bangladesh Media: Laws & Ethics
JMC311Concept of Film and Understanding 
JMC312 LPrint Media (Lab)
JMC401Business & Economic Reporting
JMC402Theories of Communication
JMC403 LRadio Broadcasting and Presentation (Lab)
JMC404Editorial & Feature Writing
JMC405Media Culture and Gender 
JMC406 LTelevision Performance (Lab)

Project:

Course CodeCourse Title
JMC410Internship/Project: Presentation 

Semester/Term/Year/Level Wise Courses:

1st Semester Level 1 Term 1
Course CodeCourse NameCredit
JMC101Concept of Communication Process3
JMC102Bangla Language for Mass Media3
ENG101English I3
COF101Computer Fundamentals3
JMC 103LIntroduction to Computer (Lab)1
JMC104Digital and Social Media03
JMC 104LDigital and Social Media (Lab)01
JMC 105Concept and Evolution of  Journalism03
Total Credits20
  
2nd Semester Level 1 Term 2
Course CodeCourse NameCredit
ENG 102English- II03
JMC 106Interpersonal and Group Communication03
JMC107Mass Communication03
BDS 101Bangladesh Studies03
JMC108Information Gathering and News Writing03
JMC108LInformation Gathering and News Writing (Lab)01
JMC109Introduction to Editing03
Total Credits19
  
3rd Semester Level 2 Term 1
Course CodeCourse NameCredit
JMC201 News Reporting03
JMC206Video Production – I03
JMC206 LVideo Production – I (Lab)01
JMC203Photojournalism03
JMC203LPhotojournalism (LAB)01
JMC204Contemporary World and Bangladesh03
JMC205Editing and Page Make-up03
JMC205 LEditing and Page Make-up (Lab)01
JMC209Economic Institutions, Issues and Perspective03
Total Credits21
  
4thSemester Level 2 Term 2
Course CodeCourse NameCredit
AOL 101Art of Living03
JMC 207Radio Journalism03
JMC 207LRadio Journalism(Lab)01
JMC208 LAdvertising03
JMC208 LAdvertising (Lab)1
JMC210Television Journalism & News Presentation03
JMC210LTelevision Journalism & News Presentation (Lab)01
GED 111History of Emergence of Bangladesh03
Total Credits18
  
5th Semester Level 3 Term 1
Course CodeCourse NameCredit
JMC 301Social & Political Communication03
JMC302Online Journalism03
JMC302 LOnline Journalism (Lab)01
JMC304Development Issues & Communication03
GED 222Bangla Language & Literature03
JMC 305Public Relations: Theory and Practice 03
JMC 306Communication Research Methodology03
Total Credits19
  
6th Semester Level 3 Term 2
Course CodeCourse NameCredit
STA 101Statistics for Communication Research02
JMC 307  LStatistics for Communication Research (Lab)01
JMC308Advanced Video Production03
JMC308 LAdvanced Video Production(Lab)01
JMC309Specialized Reporting03
JMC309 LSpecialized Reporting(Lab)01
JMC310Bangladesh Media: Laws & Ethics03
JMC311Concept of Film and Understanding 03
JMC312 LPrint Media  (Lab)03
 Total Credits20
7th Semester  Level 4 Term 1
Course CodeCourse NameTotal Credit
JMC401Business & Economic Reporting03
JMC402Theories of Communication03
JMC403 LRadio Broadcasting and Presentation (Lab)03
JMC404Editorial & Feature Writing03
JMC405Media Culture and Gender 03
JMC406 LTelevision Performance (Lab)03
EMP101Employability 360°03
Total Credits21
  
8thSemester  Level 4 Term 2
Course CodeCourse NameCredit
JMC410Internship/Project: Presentation 4
Total Credits4
Grand Total Credits142

MSS in Journalism, Media and Communication (JMC)

Description of the Program: The Masters of Social Science (MSS) in Journalism, Media and Communication is a one-year program divided in two semesters consisting of a duration of six months. The total credits for the program are 36 and the total number of courses is 12. The courses are the combination of both the theoretical and practical learning. The courses have been sequenced based on the level of difficulty and complexity of subject matter. Modern media is rapidly changing, presenting new challenges to journalism and communication professionals all around the world. The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication has revised and redesigned the syllabus to include more job market driven courses for orienting the students with current news gathering and processing technology as well as making them ready for the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The experienced and highly trained teachers in the department make sure that students learn how to report and communicate news, create ads, produce audio visual content with all forms of new media technology, and publish them on all platforms. Our syllabus is designed on the guidelines provided by UNESCO.

While developing courses, the latest development in the particular knowledge domains was taken into account. The overall aim of the program is to inculcate a sound knowledge and skills of different branches of human communication, media and journalism in students with high sense of professional values and ethical standards.

 

Curriculum Structure:

Duration of the program: One Year
Total minimum credit requirement: 36

List Of Courses:

Course CodeCourse Title
JMC 513Review of Communication Theories
JMC 514Advanced Reporting for Media
JMC 515/ JMC 520Media Economics and Management orSocial Media Management
JMC 521Advertising & Digital Marketing
JMC 516Audience Research and Content Analysis
JMC517LNewspaper Design Skill and Production (Lab)
JMC 518Public Health Communication
JMC519Media Advocacy and Strategic Communication
JMC 523LScreenwriting and Digital Production
JMC 522Public Relations and Corporate Communication
JMC 524LData Journalism (Lab)
JMC 525Comprehensive Writing and Viva Voce (1.5 +1.5)

Thesis:

Course CodeCourse Title
JMC 530Dissertation and Viva Voce (7.5 + 1.5) in lieu of any twocourses and JMC 525

Semester/Term/Year/Level wise Courses:

One-Year MSS Program Course Outline
1st  Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
JMC 513Review of Communication Theories3
JMC 514Advanced Reporting for Media3
JMC 515/ JMC 520Media Economics and Management orSocial Media Management3
JMC 521Advertising & Digital Marketing3
JMC 516Audience Research and Content Analysis3
JMC517LNewspaper Design Skill and Production (Lab)3
Total Credits18
2nd   Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
JMC 518Public Health Communication  3
JMC519Media Advocacy and Strategic Communication3
JMC 523LScreenwriting and Digital Production3
JMC 522Public Relations and Corporate Communication3
JMC 524LData Journalism (Lab)3
JMC 525Comprehensive Writing and Viva Voce (1.5 +1.5)3
 JMC 530ORDissertation and Viva Voce (7.5 + 1.5) in lieu of anytwo courses and JMC 525 9
   
Total Credits18
Grand Total (1s+2nd  Semester)36