Programme Details Of Ph.D. Mass Communication

 

Programme Details Of Ph.D. Mass Communication

Programme Name:	Ph.D. Mass Communication
Introduction:	PhD in Mass Communication involves 18 credit hours coursework followed by comprehensive research to generate body of knowledge on the mass communication phenomena. The coursework compri- ses International Communication and Globalization, Media Debates, Political Communication, Content Analysis Research, and Approach- es to Mass Communication Theories and Effects. This programme will make students learn the global perspectives of Mass communi- cation, and help them explore media-society relationships. Besides, the students will be able to debate, and independently investigate the issues relating to political and sociological perspectives of Mass Media and communication at national and international levels. OBJECTIVES The PhD Mass Communication programme has been designed to advance higher studies and research in Mass Communication enabling students to critically analyze the relationships between media and society.
Admission Requirement:	M.Phil Degree in Mass Communication from a recognized university in first division or CGPA (3.0).
Selection Process:	Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University.
Duration:	Maximum 5 Years
Medium of Instruction:	English
Teaching Methodology:	The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme.
AIOU Credits Required:	42 Credit hours
Course Required:	Semester: 1 1. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND GLOBULIZATION-6761 2. MEDIA DEBATE-6762 3. POLITICAL COMMUNICATION-6763 Semester: 2 1. CONTENT ANALYSIS RESEARCH IN MASS COMMUNICATION-6764 2. APPROACHES TO MASS COMM : MEDIA EFFECTS.THEORIES & STUDIES-I-6765 3. APPROACHES TO MASS.COMM: MEDIA EFFECTS.THEORIES & STUDIES-II-6766 Semester: 3 1. THESIS-6767
Elective / Major Courses:
Semester:
Collaborations:	Nil
Workshop:	One Week Workshop per 3 Credit Hours
Thesis:	Compulsory
Practical:	N/A
Viva:	Compulosy