This module introduces students to the role of media in democracy with specific reference to rural India. First chapter will help the learner to get a macro perspective of the role of the media in a democracy. Chapter two will be an introduction to the role of rural journalism and will encourage students to start thinking about his/her own identity, context and experience. Last chapter will be an Introduction to the basics: What is news, what is the content of news.
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In this module you will learn about being a journalist. Skills and knowledge, ethics to acquire to be a journalist. Is Media a man’s world or does caste rule this industry? If so, what happens to the news? This module will also help students to learn the difference between news and propaganda. You will also understand the importance of truth and accuracy in news.
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What constitutes news. What are the kinds of news- Hard news & soft news. What does a news story consist of? And what makes a story newsworthy. This module is about these and more. An important aspect of reporting is the source of news. Students will get to learn about different sources journalists use to make sure their reports are truthful and accurate. Chapter two will share insights on identifying and verifying sources of information. You will also learn in depth about interviews - the most important aspect of news.
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In this module, we see what a newsroom is. We understand how the idea is the beginning of a news report, where to find ideas for reports and how research helps shape the idea and the news report. In chapter 2, we understand the process of storyboarding and scripting. And in the last chapter we learn the most important part of reporting which is interviews. From how to frame a question to what to wear when you are in the field for reporting we have all that in this module.
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This chapter is all about skills, equipment and technology of mastering mobile journalism. The key to success in mobile journalism is practice. This chapter will equip students to be their own camera person and reporter.
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What happens to the news which was reported by the reporter in the field? What next? This module is all about that. How the news reaches a news editor or producer. You will learn a bit of the editing process and how finally the news is published on different online platforms like a website, youtube, facebook, twitter or instagram. What is the need of having social media presence and what are the things you should keep in mind to be safe online? This course will introduce journalists to the digital threats that a rural journalist potentially face, and digital tools and practices they can adopt to ensure their digital safety.
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