Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Urdu)

Duration : One Year
Course Director : Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar
Total Seats : 30

Course Syllabus

The foundation of Urdu Journalism in Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) was laid in 2013 with the introduction of a Diploma Course. After the successful initial experiments, it was converted into a Post Graduate Diploma Course in 2017. Like other PG Diploma courses offered by IIMC, Urdu Journalism is also a one-year course. The prime objective of the course is to train the media professionals who can work as per the changing needs of the technology-driven Urdu media. In order to generate practical understanding of the Urdu media industry, some eminent journalists working in Urdu media are invited for guest lectures. For practical training the students produce lab journals. The present intake in Urdu Journalism was 17, which has been increased to 30 seats from the academic session 2024-25. The course is offered at New Delhi campus only.

Objectives Of The Course

To provide a wider perspective on communication in India.
To emphasize the role of journalists in promoting involvement and participation through effective communication.
To familiarize and equip them with a range of communication skills.
To develop proper communication strategies in priority areas.
To define opportunities for journalists/ communicators in view of emerging technologies.
To give exposure to new/evolving techniques of reporting/editing/production/ distribution.
To spell out the role of government media organisations and of private initiatives