BA MASSCOM V SEM

The Instructor: Amrit Amlan Pattanaik joined St. Mary’s College in 2013 with nearly a decade of experience in teaching Communication & Media Studies at different institutions. He has a Masters degree in Communication & M.Phil in Comparative Literature (Film Studies) from the University of Hyderabad. He is interested in cross-media explorations, visual art, alternative discourses and critical humanities.

This course offers a theoretical overview of the concepts, isms and the cases associated with development communication. The primary aim is to study the thematic linkages between media and development and their functional implications for less developed countries. Navigating through key strategies, issues and barriers, it also allows the study of development paradigms through the usage of media tools. The engagement is on the basis of dialogue and delivery while we explore the topics together through focused lectures, readings, screenings & group discussions.

Course Outcome: By the end of this course, the student should-

1.        Acquire in-depth knowledge about the theories and models of development, and the critical concepts of development communication.

2.        Evaluate the impact of active media tools on the evolution process of development in developing countries.

3.        Reflect upon the works (reportage, research papers, books and documentary films) of critical practitioners in the sector for a holistic understanding of issues & contexts through a development diary.

4.        Deliver written and audio-visual presentations in terms of student term papers & short documentaries to effectively justify their engagement with the course of studies.

5.        Develop an understanding to compare & analyze the theories in different socio-cultural and political contexts to create further scholarship in future.

 

Student & Instructor Responsibilities:

Student: (Guidelines on Class Participation):

Ø  To promote respectful learning environment, students are expected to conduct themselves in a professionally appropriate manner. Any kind of distracting or disruptive behaviour, engagement in profanity or offensive commentary is prohibited and would be reported to the higher authorities.

Ø  Use of cell phones and Internet other than valid academic purposes is prohibited unless permitted by the instructor, in case of emergency.

Ø  Actively engage in classroom, lab and other instructional spaces.

Ø  Attend all class sessions with no more than two absences on a row.

Ø  Participate in group discussions, seminar presentations and group projects.

Ø  Submit term papers, reviews & other written assignments on or before the deadlines for periodic internal assessments.

Ø  Readings must be completed before the sessions for more discursive engagement and must be referred to in assignments, if required.

Instructor:

Ø  Establish & maintain a stimulating learning environment with lectures, demonstrations & classroom activities.

Ø  Must communicate the course objectives and explain the nature of assignments/participation directed towards the fulfilment of those objectives.

Ø  Should evaluate student performance with reference to course outcomes, review and document periodic assessments.

Ø  Should complete the course on time and conduct revision sessions prior to the exams.

Ø  Should discuss scholastic dishonesty in details and share the methods of source citation for term papers and reviews.

Ø  Accommodate legitimate student absences and exam related conflicts in accordance with the college policies.

Plagiarism: Using someone else’s ideas/words without proper attribution results in plagiarism and submission of the same in an academic setting amounts to literary theft and ethical violation. To maintain academic integrity and self- accountability, any case of plagiarism will result in loss of internal marks. Ignorance will not be considered a defence or justification for plagiarism. The student may use plagiarism detection applications available online to make timely corrections before the submission of assignments.