Vision Statement of the Department

• Media is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy and forms the backbone of any Developing nation. The Development strives to provide a platform for students from rural and downtrodden sections to explore the field of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Departments aims to contribute to the society through imparting a dynamic flair for writing, creative bent of mind, nose for news, adept in the photo and video editing as well as innovative and professional use of the mass media.
• Educated minds of sufficient Knowledge with Particular Subject.
• Students Trained under  the  Ethics in Journalism

Mission Statement of the Department

• MA in Journalism and Mass Communication mission is to educate students in a broad range of practical skills and concepts involving the reporting, editing and presentation of information  and prepare them for a career in journalism
• To develop human resources needed in media organizations.
• This Postgraduate program will prepare students to enter this new integrated media in the globalized world with a strong foothold. The program’s objective is to produce graduates with knowledge in Journalism and mass communication, preparing them to be leaders in the media and communication sectors.

Department Facilities

• A well-equipped Multi-Media (computer) Lab with 25 systems loaded with latest Software Programs.
• TV With DTH Facility
• LCD Projector.
• Colour Printer.
• Digital Board and Smart Board.
• Photo Copier.
• A reading room with Leading regional and national Newspapers and Magazines for study and Research work.

Major Programs/Courses of the Department

PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Courses offered in :

M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication

Syllabus

Major Contribution of the Department :

• Identification, documentation and analysis of the regional and social dialects of Kannada.
• Extending, revising and reconstruction the knowledge of the structure of Kannada language and its social dynamics.
• Identifying problems of using Kannada in various domains such as Administration, Mass Communication, and Education and also in Day to day activities to suggest remedies.
• Retrieving linguistic material from traditional knowledge and transform it as a resource for further research
• Creating a pool of resource persons in the field for further research
• Creating a Forum for discussion on resent trends in Kannada Linguistics