JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENT OF

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

OVERVIEW

St. Thomas College introduced a three year degree programme in Journalism in July 2012. This programme is affiliated to Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. In this short span of time, this course has developed into an undergraduate programme where students go for internships in leading newspapers of Chhattisgarh from their undergraduate days, showing the potential as future journalists of the country.Among several unique aspects of this programme is its inter-disciplinary approach, which combines courses in Journalism and Communications with components of Economics and Political science.

The teaching methodology incorporates lectures, workshops and seminars, and emphasizes independent projects and extensive written assignments.

Keeping in mind the ethical and moral values to be followed in the print and broadcast outlets, the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication shapes the student with the zest to be Journalists of tomorrow.

OBJECTIVES

To cultivate in students the ability in critical thinking, problem solving, social responsibility and sound judgment and thus contribute to the development of society.
To inculcate the ethical and moral values to be followed in the profession and to develop skills and competencies to be good journalist.

FACILITIES

Special Teaching Assistance Programme (STAP) is a regular feature in the work culture of the department where special teaching assistance is given to the students who need it. The Library of the college has sufficient number of books that can cater to all students studying this subject.
Internet facility is available for students in the departmental computer and in the cyber zone of the library.

B. A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

Three Year Degree Course

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Semester I

Dr. Aparna Ghosh

HOD

Dr. Aditi Namdeo

Assistant Professor

Association

The Department conducts panel discussion for the students on various socio-political issues which helps them to identify the values and analyze a problem from different angles, and organize for mental recreation

Activities

Dr. Aditi Namdeo

Assistant Professor

Highlight of Achievement and Award

Gold Medallist in (MA) Advertising and Public Relation (APR), year 2011 From KTUJM, Raipur
Best Teacher award by The Former Education Minister of C.G. Mr Satyanarayan Sharma in Agrasen College, 5 sep 2012.
Shangharshshil Mahila Award 2017 awarded by Vakta Manch, Raipur, For Media & Free Coaching Class.
14 Saal Bemisal Pradarshni, Awarded by Swadeshi Mela in the year 2017 Organised by “Swadeshi Munch”, Raipur
Best worker award in Art & Cultural Department of Chhattisgarh in “Akaar” Training Programme in the year 2017
Sadbhavana Sahitya Sansthan, Raipur “ Sadbhavna Nari Shakti Sammaan” in 8 March 2018,
1 Book Published “ Chhattisgarhi lok Geet aur Nritya” by Aashu Publication, Raipur, March 2020;
“ Pratibhashali vyaktitva Award given by Shri Namdeo Samaj Vikas Parishad Chhattisgarh in 1 March 2020
Mahila Samman given by Smt Champa Devi Indira Devi Jain Charitable Trust, Raipur in 14 March 2020, for Journalism & Social Work

Conferences, Workshop and Orientation Programme

Training & Orientation Programme on “ Media & Disability Communication Organised by “Ali Yavar Jung” National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai in Collaboration with the KTUJM, Raipur on 25^th & 26^th Feb 2010
Participated in Orientation Workshop at KTUJM, Raipur in 12, 13 and 14^th Oct 2012
Participate in National Workshop at Dr Radhabai Naveen Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Raipur and also Present Research Paper in “Hindi Patrakarita Vartaman Sthiti” on 6^th Aug 2012
National Conference on “Critical Aspects of Film Appreciation” Organized by KTUJM, Raipur from 7-8 Nov 2012
Seminar on “Human Resource Management Challenges in Media Organization’’ Participated & Presented a Research Paper Organized by KTUJM Raipur on 6^th Oct 2012
Participated in Art Of Cartooning Workshop Organised jointly by Cartoon Watch Magazine & American Center , Mumbai at Raipur on 1^st Sep 2012
National Conference on “ Kala, Sanskriti & Patrakarita” Participated & Presented Research Paper in “ Nritya ki Vibhina vidhao ka samajik sandesh” Organized By KTUJM Raipur on 27-28 April 2013
Participated in Workshop at Agrasen College Raipur in the Topic of “ Social Media se Samaj Par Sanskritik Aur Aarthik Prabhav” on 25^th Feb 2014
Participated in National Seminar on “ Ancient Coins, Seals & Sealing’s of Chhattisgarh- Techniques, Distribution and Importance in Indian History” Organized by Department Of Culture and Archaeology, Chhattisgarh on 16^th to 18^th Sep 2016
Paper Accepted on “Public Relation: It’s Role in Promotion of Local Tourism & Culture” from 9^th Annual International Conference on Global Business: Engineering, Energy, Agriculture and Health in Chicago, Illinois, USA, year 2017
Attended Faculty Development Programme on Research Based Pedagogical Tools, Organised at St Thomas College, Bhilai on 14-15^th March 2019
National Conference on “Gandhi Ka Swaraj” Participated & Presented Research Paper in “ Mahatma Gandhi Ki Patrakarita Ka Udeshya aur Mahatva” Organised By Public Relation Society of India Raipur Chapter on 19-20 Oct 2019
National Conference on “ Hindi Sahitya aur Gandhivad ‘’ Participated & Presented Research Paper in “ Rastriya Chetna Me Gandhi ki Patrakarita ka Prabhav” Organised by Department of Hindi PTRSU, Raipur on 22-24^th Oct 2019
Participated at Professional Development Programme on the Topic “Guru: You are the Light House” Organised by St Thomas College, Bhilai on 3^rd March 2020

Member

Public Relation Society Of India, Raipur Chapter, From 2019 to till Date

Social Work

Working as a social worker & doing social projects in Gram “Khudmuda” in year 2013