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.
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