Modern media is rapidly changing, presenting new challenges to journalism and communication professionals all around the world. The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication has revised and redesigned the syllabus to include more practical lab courses for orienting the students with current news gathering and processing technology as well as making them ready for the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
The experienced and highly trained teachers in the department make sure that students learn how to report and communicate news, create ads, produce video and audio for both radio and TV, shoot photos, with all forms of new media technology, and publish them on all platforms. Our syllabus is designed on the guidelines provided by UNESCO.
Total duration of the program is 4 (four) years. Semester system will be followed in this programme. There will be 2 (Two) terms semester in a year. Each semester will be of 6 (six) months duration.
To obtain the Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) Degree in Journalism, Media and Communication, a student will have to complete 142 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of
2.5. If any students fails in any course he/she will get the opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent semester.
Structure of Courses: The program consists of compulsory 138 credit hours. Students also have to take Internship/Project and Viva Voce/Report writing for 4 credits for a total of 142 credits for graduation.
Diverse methodologies are used to impart the students integrating both traditional and modern teaching approaches. Classroom lecture using multimedia projector, project based learning, cooperative learning and peer group learning, problem based learning, competency based learning, individual and group work and presentation, counter lecturer, covering assignment, filed based practical work, lab and studio based production are some of the key techniques that are followed.
Duration of the program: 4 years
Total minimum credit requirement: 142
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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0231-111 |
English I |
3 |
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0611-111 |
Computer Fundamental |
3 |
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0611-112 |
Computer Fundamental (Lab) |
1 |
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0231-121 |
English- II |
3 |
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0223-111 |
Art of Living |
3 |
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0222-111 |
History of Emergence of Bangladesh |
3 |
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0222-113 |
Bangla Language & Literature |
3 |
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0031-411 |
Employability 360° |
3 |
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0222-121 |
Bangladesh Studies |
3 |
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0542-111 |
Statistics I |
2 |
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0542-112 |
Statistics I (Lab) |
1 |
Core Courses:
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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0321-101 |
Concept and Process of Communication |
3 |
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0321-102 |
Bangla for Media |
3 |
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0321- 103 |
Concept and Evolution of Journalism |
3 |
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0321-104 |
Photojournalism |
3 |
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0321-104L |
Photojournalism (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 105 |
Interpersonal and Mass Communication |
4 |
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0321-106 |
Information Gathering and News Writing |
3 |
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0321-106L |
Information Gathering and News Writing (Lab) |
1 |
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0321-201 |
Video Production |
3 |
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0321-201L |
Video Production (Lab) |
1 |
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0321-202 |
Convergence Communication and Social Media |
3 |
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0321-202L |
Convergence Communication and Social Media (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 203 |
Bangladesh Media: Laws and Ethics |
3 |
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0321- 204 |
PR and Corporate Communication |
3 |
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0321- 205 |
Media Management and Economics |
3 |
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0321- 206 |
Radio Production and Sound Design |
3 |
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0321- 206L |
Radio Production and Sound Design (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 207 |
International Communication and World Affairs |
4 |
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0321- 208 |
Sports Journalism |
3 |
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0321- 209 |
Events and Entertainment Media Management |
3 |
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0321- 210 |
Media Psychology |
3 |
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0321- 301 |
Film Study and Appreciation |
3 |
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0321- 302 |
Business Journalism |
3 |
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0321- 303 |
News Editing and Fact Checking |
3 |
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0321- 303L |
News Editing and Fact Checking (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 304 |
Sustainable Communication for Social Change |
3 |
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0321- 305 |
Graphics and Animation (Lab) |
3 |
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0321- 306 |
Communication Research Methodology |
3 |
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0321- 306L |
Communication Research Methodology (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 307 |
Advertising & Strategic Communication |
3 |
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0321- 307L |
Advertising & Strategic Communication ( Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 308 |
Filmmaking |
3 |
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0321- 308L |
Filmmaking (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 309 |
Media, Gender and Culture |
4 |
|
0321- 310 |
Online and Mobile Journalism |
3 |
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0321- 310L |
Online and Mobile Journalism (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 311 |
. Investigative Journalism |
3 |
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0321- 401 |
TV News Production and Presentation |
3 |
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0321- 401L |
TV News Production and Presentation ( Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 402 |
Creative and Feature Writing |
3 |
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0321- 403 |
Screenwriting and Production (Lab) |
3 |
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0321- 404 |
Health and Science Communication |
3 |
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0321- 405 |
Data Journalism (Lab) |
3 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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0321-410 |
Internship/Project: Presentation |
4 |
Semester/Term/Year/Level wise Courses:
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1 Semester Level 1 Term 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit |
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0321-101 |
Concept and Process of Communication |
3 |
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0321-102 |
Bangla for Media |
3 |
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0321- 103 |
Concept and Evolution of Journalism |
3 |
|
0231-111 |
English I |
3 |
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0611-111 |
Computer Fundamental |
3 |
|
0611-112 |
Computer Fundamental (Lab) |
1 |
|
0223-111 |
Art of Living |
3 |
|
Total Credits |
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
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2 Semester Level 1 Term 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit |
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0231-121 |
English- II |
3 |
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0321-104 |
Photojournalism |
3 |
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0321-104L |
Photojournalism (Lab) |
1 |
|
0321- 105 |
Interpersonal and Mass Communication |
4 |
|
0222-113 |
Bangla Language & Literature |
3 |
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0321-106 |
Information Gathering and News Writing |
3 |
|
0321-106L |
Information Gathering and News Writing (Lab) |
1 |
|
0222-111 |
History of Emergence of Bangladesh |
3 |
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Total Credits |
21 |
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|
|
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3 Semester Level 2 Term 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit |
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0321-201 |
Video Production |
3 |
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0321-201L |
Video Production (Lab) |
1 |
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0321-202 |
Convergence Communication and Social Media |
3 |
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0321-202L |
Convergence Communication and Social Media (Lab) |
1 |
|
0321- 203 |
Bangladesh Media: Laws and Ethics |
3 |
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0321- 204 |
PR and Corporate Communication |
3 |
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0321- 205 |
Media Management and Economics |
3 |
|
0222-121 |
Bangladesh Studies |
3 |
|
Total Credits |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
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4thSemester Level 2 Term 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit |
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0321- 206 |
Radio Production and Sound Design |
3 |
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0321- 206L |
Radio Production and Sound Design (Lab) |
1 |
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0321- 207 |
International Communication and World Affairs |
4 |
|
0321- 208 |
Sports Journalism |
3 |
|
0321- 209 |
Events and Entertainment Media Management |
3 |
|
0321- 210 |
Media Psychology |
3 |
|
0542-111 |
Statistics I |
2 |
|
0542-112 |
Statistics I (Lab) |
1 |
|
Total Credits |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
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5 Semester Level 3 Term 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit |
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0321- 301 |
Film Study and Appreciation |
3 |
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0321- 302 |
Business Journalism |
3 |
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0321- 303 |
News Editing and Fact Checking |
3 |
|
0321- 303L |
News Editing and Fact Checking (Lab) |
1 |
|
0321- 304 |
Sustainable Communication for Social Change |
3 |
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0321- 305 |
Graphics and Animation (Lab) |
3 |
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0321- 306 |
Communication Research Methodology |
3 |
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0321- 306L |
Communication Research Methodology (Lab) |
1 |
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Total Credits |
20 |
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|
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6 Semester Level 3 Term 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit |
|
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0321- 307 |
Advertising & Strategic Communication |
3 |
|
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0321- 307L |
Advertising & Strategic Communication ( Lab) |
1 |
|
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0321- 308 |
Filmmaking |
3 |
|
|
0321- 308L |
Filmmaking (Lab) |
1 |
|
|
0321- 309 |
Media, Gender and Culture |
4 |
|
|
0321- 310 |
Online and Mobile Journalism |
3 |
|
|
0321- 310L |
Online and Mobile Journalism (Lab) |
1 |
|
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0321- 311 |
. Investigative Journalism |
3 |
|
|
Total Credits |
19 |
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7 Semester Level 4 Term 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Total Credit |
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0321- 401 |
TV News Production and Presentation |
3 |
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0321- 401L |
TV News Production and Presentation ( Lab) |
1 |
|
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0321- 402 |
Creative and Feature Writing |
3 |
|
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0321- 403 |
Screenwriting and Production (Lab) |
3 |
|
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0321- 404 |
Health and Science Communication |
3 |
|
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0321- 405 |
Data Journalism (Lab) |
3 |
|
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0031-411 |
Employability 360° |
3 |
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Total Credits |
19 |
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8 Semester Level 4 Term 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit |
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0321-410 |
Internship/Project: Presentation |
4 |
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Total Credits |
4 |
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Grand Total Credits |
142 |
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