Bachelor of Arts

Journalism, Political Science, English

Welcome to the dynamic intersection of Journalism, Political Science, English at ST PAULS COLLEGE, Bengaluru! Our innovative BA Journalism, Political Science, English program combines the art of storytelling with the study of political systems, preparing students for impactful careers in media, government, and beyond. Delve into the heart of media and politics with our comprehensive curriculum. With 14 theory papers in Political Science and 8 practical and 8 theory papers in Journalism, students gain a well-rounded understanding of both disciplines. From exploring the intricacies of political theory to mastering the techniques of journalistic reporting, our program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of modern society.

Learning Modules

Semester-1

Journalism

Introduction to Communication and Media
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Communication
Unit 2: Types and Levels of Communication
Unit 3: Communication Models
Unit 4: Media and Mass Communication
Unit 5: Media Platforms for Communication & Practical Components

Introduction to Communication and Media Practical

Podcasts Production
Journalistic Skill Development
Content Creation for Different Media Platforms
Public Speaking

Political Science

Fundamental Concepts in Political Science

Unit I: Political Science, Approaches to the study of Political Science

Unit II: State, Origin of State, Civil Society

Unit III: Sovereignty

Unit IV: Law, Rights and Duties

Unit V: Liberty, Equality and Justice

English

Introduction to Literature
UNIT-I: Introduction to Literature

Chapter-1:

Defining Literature- Why study Literature? Elements of literature.
Literature and Life, Literature and Science.
The Nature and Scope of Indian English Literature: Debate/charges against Indian English Literature (Reference: M.K.Naik, A History of Indian English Literature, New
Delhi, Sahitya Akademi. 1980)

UNIT II: Literary Forms

Chapter-2: Poetry: Ode to a Nightingale-John Keats,
The Flea John Donne
Home they Brought Her Warrior Dead- Alfred Lord Tennyson
Sailing to Byzantium- William Butler Yeats
Song of a Dream- Sarojini Naidu
Love Came to Flora Asking for a Flower- Toru Dutt
Poems on Life- Rabindranath Tagore
To India-My Native Land -Henry Derozio

Chapter-3: One-Act Play: The Monkey’s Paw- W.W. Jacobs

Chapter-4: Prose: Novel- Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe
Short Story- Nathaniel Hawthorne- Dr. Heideggeru’s Experiment
The Barberu’s Trade Union- Mulk Raj Anand
Sultanau’s Dream- Begum Rokeya Hossain

Semester-2

Journalism

Print Media
Unit 1: Introduction to Printing and Digital Publishing
Unit 2: Definition and Scope of Journalism
Unit 3: History and Evolution of Indian Journalism
Unit 4: Kannada Journalism
Unit 5: Review of Media Content & Journalism Practices

Print Media Practical Components

Introduction to Software: InDesign and Adobe Photoshop
Review of Newspapers and Periodical Contents
Photojournalism
Design a Campus Newsletter (Four Pages, it’s a group activity of 4people)

Political Science

Introduction to Political Theory

Unit I: Political Theory
Unit II: Democracy
Unit III: Liberalism
Unit IV: Secularism
Unit V: Ideologies

English

Indian English Literature (Post Independence Period) and Introduction to Phonetics and Linguistics

Indian English Literature (Post Independence Period)

Unit-1: Poetry
Who Are You?- U.R. Ananthamurthy | Mother – P. Lankesh | Words–Kamala Das | Cerebration- Anuradha Bhattacharyya
Unit-2: Novel-Malik Sajad- Munnu- A Boy From Kashmir
Short Story-The Adivasi Will Not Dance- Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar

Unit-3: Drama
Kanyadaan -Vijay Tendulkar

Unit-4: Post-Independent Indian scenario Rang De Basanti u2013 2006- directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Introduction to Phonetics and Linguistics

Unit-1: Introduction to Phonetics and Linguistics

Unit-2: Phonetics and Phonology

Semester-3

Journalism

Audio Visual Media
Unit 1: Evolution and Current Status of Radio
Unit 2: Radio Programming and Writing
Unit 3: Development and Current Trends in Television
Unit 4: Television Programming and Production Techniques
Unit 5: History and New Trends in Cinema

Audio Visual Media (Practical) Components

Radio Program Review
Radio Script Writing
Podcast Production
Television Program Review
Short Documentary

Political Science

Western and Indian Political Thought

UNIT I – Greek Political Thought
Unit II – Medieval Political Thought
UNIT III – Medieval and Modern Political Thought
UNIT IV – Ancient Indian Political Thought
Unit V – Modern Indian Political Thought

Indian Constitutional Values

UNIT I – Introduction and Core Values of the Indian
Constitution
Unit II – Union and State
UNIT III – Federalism

English

British Literature: Part 1 From Chaucer to the Age of Transition

Unit I: History of English Literature

The Social Context of Medieval English Literature
Renaissance
Elizabethan Poetry
Elizabethan Drama
Metaphysical Poetry
Restoration Drama
18th Century Prose
Development of the Novel in the 18th Century
Neo-classical and Transitional Poetry

Unit II: Major Authors

Francis Bacon
Alexander Pope
Dr. Johnson
Oliver Goldsmith
John Bunyan
Aphra Behn
Elizabeth Cary
Anne Finch
Amelia Lanyer
Elizabeth Carter

Unit III: Play

Julius Caesar u2014 William Shakespeare

Unit IV: Essays & Poetry

Poems
On His Blindness u2014 John Milton A Poison Tree u2014 William Blake The Pulley u2014 George Herbert
Essays
Of Studies u2014 Francis Bacon
Man in Black u2014 Oliver Goldsmith

Semester-4

Journalism

Media Laws
Unit 1: Concept of Freedom of Press
Unit 2: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Unit 3: Media Laws
Unit 4: Specific Media Laws

Media Laws (Practical) Components

Case Studies on Legal Issues in Media
Parliamentary Privileges
Right to Information (RTI)
Copyright and Cybercrime

Political Science

Comparative Government and Politics (US, UK, Switzerland, France and China)

UNIT I: Understanding Comparative Politics
UNIT II: Constitution and Government of the UK
UNIT III: Constitution and Government of the USA
UNIT IV: Constitution and Government of Switzerland and
France
UNIT V: Constitution and Government of China

Human Rights (Elective)

UNIT I: Human Rights
UNIT II: GENERATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS
UNIT III: HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA

Good Governance in Indiau00a0 (Elective)

UNIT I: Good Governance
UNIT II: Digital Governance
UNIT III: E-Governance

English

History of English Literature

Unit-I: History of English Literature

Chapter 1: Romantic Age Romantic Poetry
Chapter 2: Victorian Age Victorian Poetry, Pre-Raphaelite Poetry, Victorian Novel, 19th Century Prose
Chapter 3: Modern Age Modern Poetry, War Poetry, Oxford Movement, Oxford Poets, Modern Drama, Problem Plays, Irish Theatre Movement, Modern Novel, Modern Prose

Unit-II: Essays & Poetry

With the Photographer -Stephen Leacock
On Letter Writing -A G Gardiner

Unit-III: Novel Animal Farm- George Orwell

Unit IV: Gender Studies

Chapter 1: Introduction: Concepts
Chapter 2: What is Patriarchy?/Understanding Gender- Kamala Bhasin
Chapter 3: Short Stories
- The Quilt (Lihaaf) – Ismat Chugtai
- Behind His Fame – Aburi Chayadev
- The Incident and After – Anupama Niranjana

Semester-5

Journalism

REPORTING
Unit 1: Fundamentals of News Reporting
Unit 2: News Structure and Types
Unit 3: Roles and Responsibilities in News Reporting
Unit 4: Conducting and Writing Interviews

Reporting Practical Components

News Report Writing (Hard News)
Lead Writing Exercise
Conduct and Report an Interview
Beat Reporting Assignment
Simulated Press Conference & Report Writing

EDITING
Unit 1: Functions and Structure of Newsrooms
Unit 2: Principles and Practices of Editing
Unit 3: Headlines
Unit 4: Newspaper Design and Layout

Editing Practical

News Editing and Proofreading Exercise
Headline Writing Practice
News Story Rewriting Task
Translation of News Article
Newspaper Page Design (Front/Inside Page)

Political Science

Public Administration: Basic Concepts and Theories

UNIT I: Introduction
UNIT II: Organisation- Theories and Principles
UNIT III: Dynamics of Administrative Management
UNIT IV: Personnel Administration
UNIT V: Financial Administration

Introduction to Public Policy

UNIT I: Public Policy
UNIT II: Formulation of Public Policy
UNIT III: Public Policy Implementation and Evaluation
UNIT IV: Citizen and Administration Interface

English

Semester-6

Journalism

MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: Starting a Newspaper
Unit 2: Newspapers Ownership
Unit 3: Starting of a TV Channel and Radio Station
Unit 4: Compulsory: Study Tour

Media Management Practical

Case Study of a Newspaper Organization
Ownership Model Comparison
Marketing & Promotion Plan
Project: Starting a TV/Radio Station
Study Tour Report

Social Media Strategies & Analytics
Unit 1: Introduction to Social Media Ecosystem
Unit 2: Social Media Content Strategy
Unit 3: Social Media Analytics
Unit 4: Crisis Management and Digital Campaigns

Media Literacy & Fact Checking
Unit 1: Introduction to Media Literacy
Unit 2: Misinformation and Fake News
Unit 3: Fact Checking and Verification Tools
Unit 4: Digital Ethics and Responsible Media Use

Job Skill – Practical Paper (MEDIA PRODUCTION – PRACTICAL)
Unit 1: News Production
Unit 2: Print Media Production
Unit 3: Audio-Visual Production
Unit 4: Digital Media Production

Political Science

International Relations: Basic Concepts and Issues

UNIT I: Introduction to International Relations
UNIT II: National Power, National Interest and National
Security
UNIT III: Diplomacy
UNIT IV: Approaches to International Peace
UNIT V: International Issues

Indiau2019s Foreign Policy
UNIT I: Making of Indiau2019s Foreign Policy
UNIT II: Factors Shaping Neighbourhood Policy
UNIT III: India and Major Powers
UNIT IV: India and Global Issues