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It is important not only to be creative, but also relevant
Communication Studies is a vocational, undergraduate degree course, introduced by the UGC in 1994 under the nomenclature ‘Communicative English’. Our objective is to train students in the fundamentals of communication – both speaking and writing.
The emphasis here is on the learning and practical application of skills. The course focuses on writing and hones the creative ability of the students to suit specific purposes. The students are trained to fine tune the use of language to suit the medium of communication and in a manner that is sensitive to the occasion and the target audience. They are encouraged to take on industry projects and apply classroom theory to practical market needs. In the course of three years, each student has to complete at least two internships of 4 weeks each and submit a report of their work.
Our goal is to prepare the girls for future career options in:
- Writing for the Media
- Professional Creative Writing
- Management: Media Management, Production Management
- Corporate Communications, including HR & PR
- Web content
The syllabus is designed to focus on:
- Writing Skills
- Enhancing language skills in English
- Understanding styles as a practitioner of literature
- Experimenting with composition
- Introducing parameters of professional choices
- Writing for Media
- Corporate Skills
- Business & Corporate Communication
- Management skills
- Building Critical Theory
- Introducing theories of Culture
- Introducing theories of Media
- Development Communication
- Research Methods, including Media research
- Media
- Getting introduced to various Media
- Getting some technical skills related to the Media
- Speaking skills
- Listening and speaking comprehension
- Group discussions
- Presentation skills
- Speaking for radio
- Ms.Sahana Das ( M.A., M.Phil)
HOD & Associate Professor
- Ms. Kala Ramesh (M.A.)
Lecturer
- Mr. Nitin (M.A.)
Lecturer
- Dr. Jamuna B. (Ph.D)
Lecturer
- Ms. Manjula Bhat
Lecturer (Part-time)
In addition, we have a host of guest faculty from the Industry who regularly conduct lectures for the students.
The Communication Studies programme is intended to train students to use words effectively, both spoken and written, in a manner that best utilizes the form, medium and occasion of communication. At Mount Carmel College, the Communication Studies is offered in combination with Psychology and English Literature: PyEC – Psychology, English Literature and Communication Studies New: Integrated Communication Studies
The option of Integrated Communication Studies is being offered to students at the end of Semester II, where they may study Communication as a single, core subject.
The ICS program has been introduced to further enhance communication skills and provide an inter-disciplinary approach, including Economics, Design, Computer Applications, Psychology and Literature. It is a focused programme, giving the students wider career paths after graduation, such as:
- MBA and Media Management
- Technical Skills (page layout, sound, film)
- Creative Writing
- Research and Analysis
TRADITIONAL:
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SEMESTER I
Paper 1: Functional Writing
Practical: Listening skills
Paper 2:Business & Corporate Writing,
Practical: Group Discussions
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SEMESTER II
Paper 3:Writing for print
Practical: Lab Journals
Paper 4:Writing for New Media
Practical: Presentation Skills
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SEMESTER III
Paper 5:Writing for Radio
Practical: Radio Programming
Paper 6:Intro to Media Studies 1
Practical: Internship Report 1
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SEMESTER IV
Paper 7: Creative Writing
Practical: Chapbook
Paper 8: Intro to Media Studies 2
Practical: Case study |
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SEMESTER V
Paper 9: Writing for Film & TV
Practical: Film scripts
Paper 10: Film Making
Practical: Short film
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SEMESTER VI
Paper 11: Writing for Advertising
Practical: Internship Report 2
Paper 12: Development Communication
Practical: Documentary
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NEW: ICS AT A GLANCE
Note: the ICS programme is an elective one, to be opted for at the end of Semester II
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SEMESTER I
Paper 1: Functional Writing
Practical: Listening skills
Paper 2:Business & Corporate Writing,
Practical: Group Discussions
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SEMESTER II
Paper 3:Writing for print
Practical: Lab Journals
Paper 4:Writing for New Media
Practical: Presentation Skills
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SEMESTER III
Paper 5:Writing for Radio
Practical: Radio Programming
Paper 6:Intro to Media Studies 1
Practical: Internship Report 1
ELECTIVES:
Paper E1: Contemporary India
Paper E2: Perspectives in the Arts
Paper E3: Sound Design
Language: Intro to Indian Literatures |
SEMESTER IV
Paper 7: Creative Writing
Practical: Chapbook
Paper 8: Intro to Media Studies 2
Practical: Case study
ELECTIVES:
Paper E4: Narrative Techniques
Paper E5: Perspectives in Science
Paper E6: Page Design
Language: Intro to European Literatures
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SEMESTER V
Paper 9: Writing for Film & TV
Practical: Film scripts
Paper 10: Film Making
Practical: Short film
ELECTIVES:
Paper E7: Advanced creative Writing
Paper E8: Applied Economics
Paper E9: Social & Behavioral Psychology
Paper E10: Media Research Methods |
SEMESTER VI
Paper 11: Writing for Advertising
Practical: Internship Report 2
Paper 12: Development Communication
Practical: Documentary
ELECTIVES:
Paper E11: Media & Law
Paper E12: Marketing Communication
Paper E13: Corporate Psychology
Paper E14: Portfolio of Writing |
 Activities:Students actively participate various projects in and outside college
Blogs:
Short Films:
The number of seats is limited (inclusive of both combinations) so as to retain our excellent teacher-student ratio, one of the best in the world at the undergraduate level. All admissions are strictly on merit, based on an in-house entrance test. Entrance Test:The entrance test is designed to check the aptitude of a student. The test checks one’s knowledge of current affairs, basic grammar and general knowledge Please check the College notice board or the News & Events section of our website to check the scheduled date of the entrance test for this academic year The candidate must fulfill the following to apply for this course:
- Passed Std XII/ PUC or equivalent school leaving examinations
- Possess excellence in the English language
- Have an interest in current affairs and the Media
- Have a creative bent of mind
- Have the ability to work hard and with consistency
For further details, contact the college office or write to:
Ms. Sahana Das (Head of the Department)
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