D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune

Introduction to Journalism (JMC 101) in the B.A. JMC curriculum (2020 Batch) provides a foundational understanding of journalism, focusing on the evolution and principles of print journalism in India. Students explore the vital role journalists play as the Fourth Estate, learning to define news and its essential elements. Differentiating news from features, articles, and backgrounders, they grasp the nuances of news reporting, attribution, credibility, and various news types. The course also emphasizes the broader societal role of journalism, fostering critical thinking and comprehension through practical exercises and real-world newspaper analysis."