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Development Journalism
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Development Journalism is one of the most necessary branches of journalism, especially in developing states. It does not only report development programs but the issues that need to be addressed at a national level and seek solutions. Therefore, the course introduces students to the art of development journalism and how it can be used for the betterment and growth of the state. Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to help students 1. To understand the concept and issues of development 2. To understand the importance of development journalism in developing countries 3. To understand the importance and use of mass media for the development Learning Outcomes Once students have taken this course, they will 1. Be able to understand the concept and importance of development in a holistic context 2. Be able to understand and evaluate the role of Pakistani media in the Development issues 3. Be able to use different forms of mass media for sustainable development Course Contents • Development journalism: Definition, past, present, and future of development journalism • Development: definition, types and different approaches of development, Developmental issues of Pakistan • Significance and scope of development journalism in developing countries e.g. Pakistan and south Asian countries • Development journalism: Agriculture, Health and Education • Development journalism: Environment, energy need, and issues, housing and sanitation • Development journalism: Human rights, consumer rights • Development journalism: Print and online media • Development journalism: Radio and TV • Role of mass media in community development • Targeted and sustainable development • Do’s and Don’ts of development reporting • Features, editorials and article writing to support development • Engaging new media to support development • Special pages/editions production to support development • Letters to editor writing practice to support development • Qualities and responsibilities of development journalist |
| Credit hours/ Marks:- 3 |
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