What is Journalism?
Journalism is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating and presenting news and information to the people. It is also the product of these activities. Journalism can be distinguished from other activities and products by certain identifiable characteristics and practices. These elements not only separate journalism from other forms of communication, they are what make it indispensable to democratic societies. History reveals that the more democratic is the society, the more news and information it tends to have.
The majority of the global population relies on journalism to remain informed. Journalists act as the eyes and ears of the average person and often act as their mouthpiece as well which is not always advantageous. Journalism is an ideal field of study for individuals who are extroverted and have the zeal to bet to the bottom of a story and are capable of analysing a story and craft it in powerful words.
Few lines about BA Journalism
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Journalism is a 3-years undergraduate course that is divided into 6- semesters. The journalism course covers the study of ways and methods to collect as well as distribute the news and create general awareness among the common public through the print as well as electronic media.
The course is generally divided into two media categories- the Print and Electronic Media. The print media journalism consists of newspapers, journals, magazines, digests and news agencies. Electronic media journalism consists of television, radio and the internet. The course generally involves teaching and training, regarding, reporting, writing, editing, photographing, etc. The main aim of the course is to teach students how to inform, enlighten and educate people.
Combinations available in Journalism
The journalism course is typically studied in combinations with other subjects that are relevant to journalism in Bangalore. Some of the combinations available in BA Journalism are:
- BA Journalism (Hons)
- BA Journalism, Psychology, English
- BA Journalism and Mass Communication
- BA Political Science, Economics, Journalism
- BA Psychology, English Literature, Journalism
- BA Journalism, Economics, Optional English
- BA Political Science, Optional English, Journalism
- BA Journalism, Communicative English, Psychology
- BA Journalism, International Relations & Peace Studies, Public Policy
Eligibility for BA journalism Course
The students who have completed their PUC or 10+2 in any stream with 55% aggregate from recognised board are eligible to apply for BA Journalism course.
