introduction to journalism and role of press
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Topic: Introduction of Journalism and Role of Press.
Paper:15 Mass Communication and Media Studies.
Bhumi Vajani M.A.-2 Sem-4 Roll No:04 Enrolment No:PG12101006 Year-2014Submitted To: Dept of English
What is Journalism ?
Diurnalis
French Word
Roman Word
History
The 1st English Daily, the ‘Daily
Courant’
Definitions
“Journalism is instant history, an account of history as it is being
made.”
“ Journalism is a report of things as they appear at the moment of writing not a
definitive study of a situation”.
Functions of Journalism
To give local reports
To give national reports
To give international reports
To give interpretation
To give opinions on new ventures
To give education to the readers
To provide entertainment
Forms of Journalism
Advocacy Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
Drone Journalism
Gonzo Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Photo Journalism
Yellow Journalism
Press Council of India
News PapersNews agencies
JournalistsEducationalistLegal exports
Aims
Freedom on information
Objectivity, truthfulness &interpretation
Freedom of access to information sources
Responsible to public
Role of Press
It’s watch dog of democratic society
Responsible to society
Investigates the Scams
Propagates social reforms
Passes the important information
Shares the relevant information
It motivates the power of society
Emphasis the education
It builds the opinion
It generates debate
Acts as people’s mouth piece
Guards the rights and liberty
Its pivotal to the country and
citizens