UGC NET Mass Communication & Journalism Full Course in English
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Prepare Smarter for UGC NET Mass Communication & Journalism
Want to qualify UGC NET in Mass Communication & Journalism and move closer to your JRF or Assistant Professor eligibility goals?
This Hindi-medium course is designed to make your preparation more clear, structured, and exam-focused. Instead of studying from scattered resources, you get a complete learning path that helps you understand concepts, practise regularly, and revise with confidence.
The course follows the full UGC NET Mass Communication & Journalism syllabus (Subject Code 63) covering all 10 units—from communication theories, journalism, advertising and public relations to media laws, ICT, film studies and communication research.
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Video Lectures: Understand important topics through clear and easy-to-follow Hindi explanations.
Study Materials: Revise concepts with organised learning resources aligned with the syllabus.
Practice Quizzes: Check your understanding regularly and identify areas that need more attention.
Course Assignments & Exercise Files: Strengthen learning through practice and application.
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Understand → Practise → Revise → Improve
On the JMC Study Hub platform, you can follow lessons in sequence, keep track of your progress, save notes for revision, access learning resources, and revisit important topics whenever required.
Whether you are beginning your UGC NET journey or strengthening your existing preparation, this course helps you approach the syllabus with better clarity, consistency, and direction.
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A broad syllabus becomes easier when your learning is organised and your practice is regular. This course gives you a focused path to study the subject systematically and prepare with a stronger understanding of the concepts that matter.
Start your UGC NET Mass Communication & Journalism preparation with a clear plan and a smarter learning approach.
What Will You Learn?
- Understand key concepts across topics
- Build clarity across the full syllabus
- Learn exam-focused preparation strategies
- Strengthen learning through regular quizzes
- Develop a confident preparation approach
Course Content
Introduction
Unit 1: Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
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00:00
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Quiz_Concept of Journalism & Mass Communication
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00:00
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Quiz_Mass Communication in India
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00:00
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Quiz_History, Growth, and Development of Print Media
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06:37
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History, Growth, and Development of Electronic Media
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L5: Major Landmarks in Print Media in Indian Languages
12:05 -
Major Landmarks in Print Media in Indian Languages
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L6: Major Landmarks in Electronic Media in Indian Languages
13:36 -
Major Landmarks in Print Media in Indian Languages
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L7: Media Role in Formulation of States of India
09:28 -
Media Role in Formulation of States of India
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L8: Media Criticism and Media Literacy
07:18 -
Media Criticism and Media Literacy
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L9: Press Council and Press Commissions of India
07:06 -
Press Council and Press Commissions of India
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L10: Status of Journalism and Media Education in India
07:14 -
Status of Journalism and Media Education in India
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L11: Media Policies of the Government of India Since Independence
08:54 -
Media Policies of the Government of India Since Independence
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L12: Models and theories of mass communication (Part 1)
09:52 -
Models and Theories of Mass Communication (Part 1)
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L13: Models and theories of mass communication (Part 2)
08:28 -
Models and Theories of Mass Communication (Part 2)
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L14: Models and theories of mass communication (Part 3)
09:07 -
Models and Theories of Mass Communication (Part 3)
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L15: Models and theories of mass communication (Part 4)
12:05 -
Models and Theories of Mass Communication (Part 4)
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L16: Normative Theories | Four Theories of the Press
09:21 -
Normative Theories _ Four Theories of the Press
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L17: Administrative and Critical Traditions in Communication
06:14 -
Administrative and Critical Traditions in Communication
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L18: Communication and Theories of Socio-Cultural Context
06:36 -
Communication and Theories of Socio-Cultural Context
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L19: Educational and Agricultural Change | Technological Determinism
07:31 -
Educational and Agricultural Change _ Technological Determinism
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L20: Critique of Marshall McLuhan’s Views on Media and Communication
06:59 -
Critique of Marshall McLuhan’s Views on Media and Communication
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L21: Marxist Approaches, Information, and Knowledge Societies
07:48 -
Marxist Approaches, Information, and Knowledge Societies
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L22: Indian Traditions and Approaches to Communication from the Vedic Era to the 21st Century
09:05 -
Indian Traditions and Approaches to Communication from the Vedic Era to the 21st Century
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L23: Western and Eastern Philosophical, Ethical, and Aesthetic Perceptions of Communication
09:07 -
Western and Eastern Philosophical, Ethical, and Aesthetic Perceptions of Communication
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L24: Aristotle and Plato, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic Traditions in Communication
08:03 -
Aristotle and Plato, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic Traditions in Communication
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L25: Media and Culture – A Framework for Understanding Culture in a Globalized World
09:20 -
Media and Culture – A Framework for Understanding Culture in a Globalized World
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L26: Globalization with Respect to Politico-Economic and Socio-Cultural Developments in India
09:01 -
Globalization with Respect to Politico-Economic and Socio-Cultural Developments in India
Unit 2: Communication for Development and Social Change
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L1: Concept and Definition of Development Communication
06:36 -
Concept and Definition of Development Communication
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L2: Role of Media and Journalism in Society
08:09 -
Role of Media and Journalism in Society
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L3: Characteristics of Indian Society
07:56 -
Characteristics of Indian Society
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L4: Demographic and Sociological Impact of Communication
07:01 -
Demographic and Sociological Impact of Communication
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L5: Media and Specific Audiences
07:42 -
Media and Specific Audiences
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L6: Development and Social Change
17:52 -
Development and Social Change
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L7: Issues and Post-Colonial Conceptions
16:28 -
Issues and Post-Colonial Conceptions
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L8: Deconstruction of the Dominant Paradigm of Communication and Development
09:33 -
Deconstruction of the Dominant Paradigm of Communication and Development
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L9: Approaches to the Dominant Paradigm of Development
12:38 -
Approaches to the Dominant Paradigm of Development
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L10: Responses and Critique of Dominant Models
11:00 -
Responses and Critique of Dominant Models
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L11: Corporatisation of Development – Corporate Social Responsibility
17:41 -
Corporatisation of Development – Corporate Social Responsibility
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L12: Non-State Actors in Development, Mass Campaigns by NGOs, Government of India
14:06 -
Non-State Actors in Development, Mass Campaigns by NGOs, Government of India
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L13: International Agencies and Corporates, Paradigms and Discourse of Development Communication
13:18 -
International Agencies and Corporates, Paradigms and Discourse of Development Communication
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L14: Emergence of Global Civil Societies and the Public Sphere
11:46 -
Emergence of Global Civil Societies and the Public Sphere
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L15: Global Communication System – Nation State-Universal, National Communication Policies
15:02 -
Global Communication System – Nation State-Universal, National Communication Policies
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L16: Social Reformers – Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
10:11 -
Social Reformers – Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
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L17: Social Reformers – Part II | Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Mahatma Gandhi
12:54 -
Social Reformers – Part II _ Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Mahatma Gandhi
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L18: Social Reformers – Part III | Vinoba Bhave, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Deendayal Upadhyay, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
19:59 -
Social Reformers – Part III _ Vinoba Bhave, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Deendayal Upadhyay, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
Unit 3: Reporting and Editing
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L1: News – Concepts and Determinants (Values)
13:05 -
News – Concepts and Determinants (Values)
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L2: Structure and Perspectives of News
13:12 -
Structure and Perspectives of News
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L3: Reporting for Print, Radio, Television, and Digital Media
15:41 -
Reporting for Print, Radio, Television, and Digital Media
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L4: Types of Reporting, National and International News Agencies, and Feature Syndicates
15:35 -
Types of Reporting, National and International News Agencies, and Feature Syndicates
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L5: Writing for Print, Electronic, and Digital News Media | Translation-Transcreation
20:28 -
Writing for Print, Electronic, and Digital News Media _ Translation-Transcreation
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L6: Editing and Presentation Techniques for Print, Television, and Digital Media
17:16 -
Editing and Presentation Techniques for Print, Television, and Digital Media
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L7: Journalism as a Profession
21:40 -
Journalism as a Profession
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L8: Reportage of Contemporary Issues
17:33 -
Reportage of Contemporary Issues
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L9: Ethics of Reporting
17:57 -
Ethics of Reporting
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L10: Critique of Western News Values & Effect of New Technology on Global Communication Flows
16:14 -
Critique of Western News Values & Effect of New Technology on Global Communication Flows
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L11: Niche Reporting
14:28 -
Niche Reporting
Unit 4: Advertising and Marketing Communication
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L1: Definition, Concept, and Functions of Advertising
16:50 -
Definition, Concept, and Functions of Advertising
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L2: Types of Advertising
30:42 -
Types of Advertising
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L3: Evolution of Advertising
17:07 -
Evolution of Advertising
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L4: Ethics in Advertising and Theories of Communication in Advertising
10:36 -
Ethics in Advertising and Theories of Communication in Advertising
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L5: DAGMAR Model and Brand Management
11:31 -
DAGMAR Model and Brand Management
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L6: Advertising Management Agency – Role and Functions
09:20 -
Advertising Management Agency – Role and Functions
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L7: Structure of Advertising Agencies and Client-Agency Relationship
12:04 -
Structure of Advertising Agencies and Client-Agency Relationship
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L8: Media Planning and Budgeting
16:55 -
Media Planning and Budgeting
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L9: Advertising and Creativity
10:11 -
Advertising and Creativity
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L10: Advertising Language and Translation
10:21 -
Advertising Language and Translation
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L11: Advertising Campaign and Marketing
17:43 -
Advertising Campaign and Marketing
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L12: Advertising and Marketing Research
18:17 -
Advertising and Marketing Research
Unit 5: Public Relations and Corporate Communication
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L1: Concept of Public Relations and Corporate Communication
13:10 -
Concept of Public Relations and Corporate Communication
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L2: Structure of PR in State, Public, Private, and Non-Government Sectors
11:56 -
Structure of PR in State, Public, Private, and Non-Government Sectors
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L3: Tools and Techniques of PR and Corporate Communication
15:07 -
Tools and Techniques of PR and Corporate Communication
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L4: Communication and Crisis Communication Management
12:06 -
Crisis Communication and Crisis Communication Management
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L5: International Public Relations and Communication Audit
12:32 -
International Public Relations and Communication Audit
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L6: Models of Public Relations
09:46 -
Models of Public Relations
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L7: Public Relations and Corporate Communication
13:38 -
Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Unit 6: Media Laws and Ethics
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L1: Concept of Law and Ethics in India and the Rest of the World
09:17 -
Concept of Law and Ethics in India and the Rest of the World
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L2: Constitution of India, Historical Evolution, and Relevance
11:22 -
Constitution of India, Historical Evolution, and Relevance
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L3: Concept of Freedom of Speech and Expression in the Indian Constitution
10:52 -
Concept of Freedom of Speech and Expression in the Indian Constitution
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L4: Defamation, Libel, Slander – IPC 499–502, Sedition IPC 124(A)
10:44 -
Defamation, Libel, Slander – IPC 499–502, Sedition IPC 124(A)
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L5: Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
08:20 -
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
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L6: Official Secrets Act, 1923
08:51 -
Official Secrets Act, 1923
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L7: Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867
09:46 -
Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867
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L8: The Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955 & Wage Boards
07:34 -
The Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955 & Wage Boards
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L9: Law of Obscenity (Section 292-294 of IPC); the Miller Test, the Hicklin Test
07:47 -
Law of Obscenity (Section 292-294 of IPC); the Miller Test, the Hicklin Test
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L10: Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
08:33 -
Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
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L11: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
09:50 -
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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L12: Parliamentary Privileges
10:16 -
Parliamentary Privileges
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L13: Famous Cases Involving Journalists and News Media Organisations
08:33 -
Famous Cases Involving Journalists and News Media Organisations
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L14: Right to Information Act, 2005
08:32 -
Right to Information Act, 2005
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L15: Copyright Act, 1957
09:10 -
Copyright Act, 1957
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L16: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
10:49 -
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
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L17: Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
07:52 -
Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
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L18: Information Technology Act (Relevant) 2000 and Cyber Laws
15:23 -
Information Technology Act (Relevant) 2000 and Cyber Laws
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L19: Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954
11:39 -
Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954
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L20: Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act, 1954 (amended in 1956 to include newspapers)
14:21 -
Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act, 1954 (amended in 1956 to include newspapers)
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L21: Cinematograph Act 1952 and Film Censorship
12:05 -
Cinematograph Act 1952 and Film Censorship
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L22: Press Council Act as Amended from Time to Time
11:45 -
Press Council Act as Amended from Time to Time
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L23: ASCI and Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954
11:41 -
ASCI and Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954
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L24: Various Regulatory Bodies for Print Media
13:01 -
Various Regulatory Bodies for Print Media
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L25: Various Regulatory Bodies for Television
13:42 -
Various Regulatory Bodies for Television
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L26: Various Regulatory Bodies for Advertising & PR
11:56 -
Various Regulatory Bodies for Advertising & PR
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L27: Various Regulatory Bodies for the Internet
10:19 -
Various Regulatory Bodies for the Internet
Unit 7: Media Management and Production
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L1: Definition and Concept of Media Management
12:45 -
Definition and Concept of Media Management
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L2: Grammar of Electronic Media
05:25 -
Grammar of Electronic Media
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L3: Communication Design Theories and Practice
05:25 -
Communication Design Theories and Practice
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L4: Media Production Techniques – Print Media
07:36 -
Media Production Techniques – Print Media
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L5: Media Production Techniques – Electronic Media
09:30 -
Media Production Techniques – Electronic Media
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L6: Digital Media Production Techniques
10:03 -
Digital Media Production Techniques
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L7: Economics and Commerce of Mass Media in India
08:37 -
Economics and Commerce of Mass Media in India
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L8: Principles and Management in the Media Industry Post-Liberalization
10:12 -
Principles and Management in the Media Industry Post-Liberalization
Unit 8: ICT and Media
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L1: ICT and Media – Definition, Characteristics, and Role
08:38 -
ICT and Media – Definition, Characteristics, and Role
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L2: Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) and the Impact of ICT on Mass Media
09:04 -
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) and the Impact of ICT on Mass Media
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L3: Digitisation and Social Networking
09:41 -
Digitisation and Social Networking
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L4: Mobile Adaptation and New Generation Telephony by Media
10:18 -
Mobile Adaptation and New Generation Telephony by Media
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L5: Ethics and New Media
13:51 -
Ethics and New Media
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L6: ICT in Education and Development in India
15:02 -
ICT in Education and Development in India
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L7: Animation – Concepts and Techniques
13:53 -
Animation – Concepts and Techniques
Unit 9: Film and Visual Communication
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L1: Film Theory
10:04 -
Film Theory
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L2: Television Theory
10:02 -
Television Theory
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L3: Film and Identity in Indian Film Studies
09:29 -
Film and Identity in Indian Film Studies
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L4: Leading Film Directors of India Before Independence
09:34 -
Leading Film Directors of India After Independence
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L5: Leading Film Directors of India After Independence
09:37 -
Leading Film Directors of India Before Independence
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L6: Indian Cinema in the 21st Century
11:57 -
Indian Cinema in the 21st Century
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L7: Approaches to Analysis of Indian Television
10:06 -
Approaches to Analysis of Indian Television
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L8: Visual Communication and Visual Analysis
12:42 -
Visual Communication and Visual Analysis
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L9: Basics of Film Language and Aesthetics
11:39 -
Basics of Film Language and Aesthetics
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L10: The Dominant Film Paradigm
14:54 -
The Dominant Film Paradigm
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L11: Evolution of Indian Cinema: Commercial Genres
12:58 -
Evolution of Indian Cinema – Commercial Genres
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L12: Evolution of Indian Cinema: Non-Commercial Genres
13:02 -
Evolution of Indian Cinema – Non-Commercial Genres
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L13: The Hindi Film Song
10:17 -
The Hindi Film Song
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L14: Indian Aesthetics and Poetics: The Theory of Rasa and Dhvani
07:44 -
Indian Aesthetics and Poetics – The Theory of Rasa and Dhvani
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L15: National Cinema Movements: Soviet Montage Cinema, German Expressionistic Cinema
11:34 -
National Cinema Movements – Soviet Montage Cinema, German Expressionistic Cinema
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L16: Italian Neo-Realistic Cinema, French New Wave Cinema
09:25 -
Italian Neo-Realistic Cinema, French New Wave Cinema
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L17: British New Wave Cinema, Indian New Wave Cinema, Period Cinema
10:52 -
British New Wave Cinema, Indian New Wave Cinema, Period Cinema
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L18: Cinema in the New Millennium
06:49 -
Cinema in the New Millennium
Unit 10: Communication Research
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L1: Definition, Concept, Constructs and Approaches to Communication Research Process
15:27 -
Definition, Concept, Constructs and Approaches to Communication Research Process
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L2: Research Design and Its Types
08:48 -
Research Design and Its Types
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L3: Variables and Their Types
08:46 -
Variables and Their Types
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L4: Quasi-Experimental Research: Structure and Components
12:15 -
Quasi-Experimental Research – Structure and Components
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L5: Applied, Historical, and Analytical Research
05:40 -
Applied, Historical, and Analytical Research
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L6: Hypothesis and Its Types
10:05 -
Hypothesis and Its Types
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L7: Research in Journalism & Magazines
09:09 -
Research in Journalism & Magazines
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L8: Research in Advertising & Public Relations
08:38 -
Research in Advertising & Public Relations
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L9: Research in Television and Cinema
08:21 -
Research in Television and Cinema
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L10: Research in Animation, Graphics, and Children’s Media
06:43 -
Research in Animation, Graphics, and Children’s Media
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L11: Research in Internet and Social Media Practices
05:51 -
Research in Internet and Social Media Practices
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L12: Communication, Journalism and Media Research in India
08:41 -
Communication, Journalism and Media Research in India
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L13: Types of Sampling Methods in Research | Probability and Non-Probability Sampling Techniques
05:47 -
Types of Sampling Methods in Research – Probability and Non-Probability Sampling Techniques
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L14: Scaling Techniques
06:32 -
Scaling Techniques
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L15: Methods and Tools of Data Collection
05:22 -
Methods and Tools of Data Collection
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L16: Media-Specific Methods: Exit Polls, Opinion Polls, Telephone & SMS Surveys in GEC Research
06:34 -
Media-Specific Methods – Exit Polls, Opinion Polls, Telephone & SMS Surveys in GEC Research
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L17: Data Analysis, Testing, and Interpretation
05:08 -
Data Analysis, Testing, and Interpretation
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L18: Tests of Variance: Univariate, Bivariate, Multivariate & Tests of Significance
07:38 -
Tests of Variance – Univariate, Bivariate, Multivariate & Tests of Significance
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L19: Computer-Mediated Research
08:03 -
Computer-Mediated Research
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L20: Ethical Considerations in Research
09:42 -
Ethical Considerations in Research