Tribhuvan University (TU)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJM)
Eligible Criteria: Students are required to have completed their Intermediate or equivalent qualifications in any discipline with Journalism (100 marks). Students who opt for major English and Journalism should have studied these subjects at their intermediate level.
BA in Journalism and Mass Communication enable students to appreciate and discuss the importance of studying journalism and mass communication in relation to mass media. They will be able to apply mass communication principles and have insight into communication issues through application in the practical fields. Students gain insight into the history, laws and ethical issues of media functioning, including management and organization understanding of news operation and editing and identify major trends in national and global media, raise issues with information flow system and define systems that govern the role and operation of journalism activity. The Paper V has three options introduced in the third year with specific objectives: Photo Journalism and Advance Journalism aims to provide knowledge and understanding of photo journalism and to demonstrate the application of principle of photography, photo journalism, visual reporting and editing; and advance techniques of news reporting, editing and opinion writing.Radio Journalism aims to impart principles and practices of television journalism, television programme production skills and their application through internship or practical work.Television Journalism aims to impart principles and practices of television journalism, television programme production skills and their application through internship or practical work.Functional Paper, Media, Journalism and Mass Communication deals with basic concepts, theory, principles and practices of journalism and mass communication, historical development of mass media and media issues in the society.
Courses:
SEMESTER 1
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Reading and Writing for College
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Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning English
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Nepali I
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Theories of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Logic, Evidence and Research
SEMESTER 2
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Academic Writing
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Nepali II
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Computer Information System
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Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology
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National and International Insitutions
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Reporting and Writing I
SEMESTER 3
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking
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Media Research
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Media Law
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Theoritical Perpective in Sociology and Anthropology
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Reporting and Writing II
SEMESTER 4
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Interactive Approach to Academic Reading
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Contemporary Social Issues
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Society and Culture in Nepal
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History and Ethics of Journalism and Mass Media
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Reporting and Writing III
SEMESTER 5
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Photography and Advanced Journalism
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Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology
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Reporting and Writing IV
SEMESTER 6
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Senior Overview: Thesis
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Philosophy of Religion
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Public Relations, Advertising and Media Issues
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Perspectives and Development
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Reporting and Writing V