9.9 School of Convergence launches its “Global Media and Communication Programme” which is singularly attractive and unique in its design. As first of its kind, the structure of the programme is scheduled for a period of 8 weeks where its primary objective would be to make foreign students aware of Indian mass media and its cultural impact. Meant primarily for international students, this programme is a venture to bring Indian mass media to the limelight and in turn take it world wide.
Students would be introduced to the social and cultural context of the country’s capital city- Delhi and would be given opportunities to explore the historical context of Indian media along with its future. The programme would further forward the students with offers for international media internships and give them comprehensive in-depth understanding on media industries.
Course topics include:
• Introduction to transnational media industries
• History of Indian media and their future developments
• Communication media for social and economic development
• Outsourcing of cultural and information industries to India
• Bollywood and beyond–global flows of images from and into India
• Globalization and cultural identity
• Weekly colloquiums given by top media professionals in India
International students with satisfactory TOEFEL score or with an overall GPA of 2.75 or more are eligible to apply. Sophomores, juniors and seniors in all majors as well as recent graduates or final year candidates can also apply.
9.9 School of Convergence being one of the best journalism schools of India is popular for its faculties. Every year infinite number of international guest lecturers as well as dynamic media personalities visits the school to help in shaping the future of the country’s mass media scenario. The “Global Media and Communication Programme” is another unique attempt of the school to give students a glimpse of the Indian mass media industry and thereby take them one step closer to the realities of global media.
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