Pre-requisites for the course

1. Language for the entry-students

Students joining the course of mass communications and journalism in class XI must have acquired proficiency in the use of English or Nepali language or both.

2. Ratio between students and class room facilities

The number of students in a class must not exceed 40 persons. However, 30 persons will be ideal for individualized attention by the instructors and utilization of instruction facilities. In case of pressure on enrollment, the number can be regulated through entrance tests or by adding more sections.

3. General guidelines for the Teachers

The teachers are requested to adopt the following methodology in order to improve the quality of instruction of this course:

a. Organize at least two creative exercises based on class room work during the duration of each credit course.

b. Organize field visit of students to media organizations or relevant development projects in subsequent batches at least three times during an academic year.

c. Organize information sharing seminars or inter-active media forums by inviting experienced media professionals at least four times a year.

d. Assign the students to prepare news stories or feature articles based on the content of the activities as listed above.

e. Make it mandatory for each student to prepare their personalized files on the activities performed by them or on their creative contributions.

f. On completion of each credit course, the instructor should furnish in writing the summary of various assignments completed by the students including their ratings. Evaluation forms may be developed for this purpose.

Course justification

 1. The subject of Mass Communication and Journalism at the 10+2 level of Higher Secondary Education was introduced from 1998 academic year. The course details aim at imparting the students with general understanding of the profession of journalism and mass communications. The study at level XI is directly related to the art of expression and language proficiency. It is essential that students taking up this course should have a good knowledge of English or Nepali or both the languages as the medium of expression.

2. The application of information arts and technology wields tremendous influence on the daily life of the people. Since journalism concerns with informing the society, its study has been included in the higher secondary school curriculum. The course aims at introducing this important discipline to the students and develops their interest in its study. Moreover, it will also enable them to take up the study of journalism and mass communication at the university level.

3. The curriculum for Grade XI has been designed to be specific, enabling the students learn about elementary skills of journalism. The foundation will prepare the students for advanced and specialized courses at higher institutions and at the same time, impart basic skills among the students, which might also meet the shortage of medium grade manpower in the information and mass media industry sector.