CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Session 2016-2017
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (PGD-JMC)
Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
(JMC-01)
ASSIGNMENT
Marks: 25
a) Attempt any two questions.

1. What is a News Agency? Write a detailed note on the News Agencies in India.
2. What is Folk Media? Enumerate characteristic features of Folk Media.
3. Trace the major historical developments of Press in India.
4. Critically analyse the effects of Films on Society.

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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Session 2016-2017
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (PGD-JMC)
Mass Media and Society
(JMC-02)
ASSIGNMENT
Marks: 25
a) Attempt any two questions.

1. Explain the law of defamation and journalistic defenses relevant to it.

2. Describe the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties in detail.
3. Elaborate the role and responsibility of a journalist.
4. Outline the composition, power and functions of the Press Council of India.

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 CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Session 2016-2017
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (PGD-JMC)
Reporting, Writing and Editing
(JMC-03)
ASSIGNMENT
Marks: 25
a) Attempt any two questions.

1. Explain the fundamentals of good writing.

2. Discuss the precautions required in reporting communal violence.
3. Discuss the role of radio news bulletin editor.
4. Discuss the essentials of reporting parliamentary proceedings.

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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Session 2016-2017
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (PGD-JMC)
Advertising and Public Relations
(JMC-04)
ASSIGNMENT
Marks: 25
a) Attempt any two questions.

1. What are the different types of Advertising? Explain Human Internet Advertising copy,
reason why copy and rationalisation Advertising copy.
2. What is Electronic Advertising? Elaborate Documentary Advertising Films, radio
Advertising and Internet Advertising.
3. What do you understand by outdoor media for Advertising? Highlight the salient features
of Hoardings, Neon Signs, SKY Advertising and Gift Advertising.
4. Distinguish between Public relations and Publicity. Write a detailed note on the various
techniques of Public Relations.
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