COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND MASS MEDIA (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CHSC 313
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand forms of communication
  2. Evaluate models of communication
  3. Analyze different media of communication

 

Course outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

 
 

The students will be able to –

CO86:Analyze various communication systems.

CO87: Characterize various communication transactions for effective communication.

CO88:Examine the role of culture in communication.

CO89:Outline the range and scope of

traditional media, mass media, ICTs and New Media.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Giving tasks, Field practical

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Individual and group projects

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
Understanding Self
 
Awareness of self in communication
Intrapersonal Communication
Self-concept and self esteem
 
12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
Interpersonal Communication
 
Concept, types and functions of interpersonal communication
Dyadic, small and large group communication
Stages in human relationship development
Small group communication: types and functions
 
12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
Organization, Public and Mass Communication
 
Organizational communication: concept, types, functions and networks
Public communication- concept and techniques
Mass Communication- concept, significance, functions and elements
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
Theories and models of mass communication
Intercultural communication- concept, stages and barriers
Relationship between culture and communication
Application of Communication for Development
 
12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
Mass Media
 
Mass Media- characteristics and significance of print, electronic and web based media
Print Media: types, nature, characteristics, reach, access.
Radio: types, nature, characteristics, reach, access.
Television and cinema: types, nature, characteristics, reach, access.
ICTs: types, characteristics, reach and access.
 
Essential Readings: 
Dahama O.P. (1998): Education and communication for Development, New Delhi, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Dave, E (1957). Audio visual methods in teaching Dryden press, New York..
 
Jain, R. (1993) Mass Media and Rural Development. Vol II New Delhi, Manak Publication Pvt. Ltd.
Roy, G.L (1991) Extension Communication Management, Calcutta, Naya Prakash.
Devito, J. (1998) Human Communication. New York: Harper & Row.
Baran, S. (2014) Mass Communication Theory. Wadsworth Publishing
Barker, Larry Lee. (1990) Communication. Eaglewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
McQuail, D. (2000) Mass Communication Theories. London: Sage Publications
Vivian, J. (1991) The Media of Mass Communication
Stevenson, D. (2002) Understanding Media Studies: Social Theory and MassCommunication, Sage Publications
 
 
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