Semester One
Grounding theoretical fundamentals, ethical guidelines, news writing, constitutional law, and public history.
Constitution, Law & Media
The media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and functioning as the Fourth Pillar of democracy in India. Handled by a legal expert, this course explores press freedom, legal provisions, defamation laws, and RTI framework.
Archaeology and Writing About the Past
Introduction to archaeology, exploration techniques, ancient inscriptions, epigraphy, and reporting historical discoveries responsibly.
The India Story
Key political institutions, elections, identity politics, federalism, foreign policy, and economic developments shaping modern India.
Essential English
The course is designed to enhance grammar, newsroom expressions, headline writing, copy-editing, and effective journalistic communication.
Elements of Journalism
Principles of truth-seeking, verification, independence, monitoring power, and ethical codes governing modern reporting.
Semester One Electives
Financial Journalism
Theoretical models and empirical insights from financial economics — reporting incentives, market integrity, and public trust.
Health Journalism
Tracking disease outbreaks, busting disinformation, and reporting with gender sensitivity and evidence-based care.
Semester Two
Transition into specialised practice, regional studies, advanced investigative research, data-driven journalism, and AI applications.
Understanding Modern Tamil Nadu
An overview of modern Tamil Nadu, its political history, social justice movements, economic policies, and regional dynamics essential for accurate state reporting.
Data Journalism
Moving beyond intuition to evidence. Students learn to find, clean, analyze datasets, build interactive infographics, and uncover stories hidden within public data.
AI and Machine Learning for Newsroom
Demystify algorithms shaping content today. Students learn to utilize AI tools for research, drafting, prompt engineering, and managing ethical guidelines.
Semester Two Electives
Investigative Reporting & Open Source Intelligence
Deep-dive investigative techniques, OSINT cross-referencing, document verification, and whistle-blower security.
Mobile Journalism & Documentary Storytelling
Smartphone field reporting, video editing, on-the-go sound design, and podcast production workflows.