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B.A. in Multimedia and Mass Communication Contemporary Issues Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

This is the TY BAMMC Journalism syllabus under the CBCS scheme, revision R-2019-20. The University has not published an NEP 2020 syllabus for the third year of this degree, and still examines Semesters V and VI on this one, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Major elective · Semester 6 · TY BAMMC Journalism · 4 credits · 100 marks

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Syllabus for Contemporary Issues

Major elective · Semester 6 · TY BAMMC Journalism · 4 credits · 100 marks

Module I: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND PROGRESS FOR SOCIETY

  • SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
  • Define Social Movements, Elements, Types
  • (12)
  • and Stages of Social Movements.
  • Social Movements with reference to Tribal, Women, Farmers, Untouchability, Cultural, Environmental (with special reference to “Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan”)
  • Developmental issues- displacement and rehabilitation. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Module II: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Economic issues in India.
  • (14)
  • Industry and Economic Growth – Factors, challenges, industrial robots and employment,
  • Agriculture and economic development- Factors, challenges and measures.
  • New age skills – Make in India, trends and challenges.
  • Entrepreneurship and its relevance.
  • Tourism-trends and challenges
  • Regional aspects- Role of MIDC in economic development of Maharashtra, Special Economic Zone, Food Security Act’2013 POLITICS

Module III: POLITICS AND SOCIETY

  • Crime and Politics
  • (12)
  • Role of whistle blower
  • Corruption- causes and remedial measures
  • Role of political parties and its impact on political system.
  • Changing trends in politics- Functions, features, agendas, majority vs coalition government.
  • Terrorism – causes, consequences, remedial measures. SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEMES
  • (10)

Module IV: SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEMES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

  • With reference to women and child (any five)
  • Commerce and Industry (start-up India hub, scheme for IPR-creative India and innovative India.
  • Smart Cities, skill to save life, save a life initiative, national strategic plan and mission (2017-2024) “SAMPARK”.
  • Rural (any three Schemes)

REFERENCES

  • 1 Rush Ramona, Oukrop Carole, CreedonPamola (2013), ‘Seeking equity for women in Journalism and Mass Communication education: A 30 year Update’, Taylor and Francis
  • 2 Coleman Benjamin: Conflict, Terrorism and Media in Asia
  • 3 Ranganathan Maya; Rodrigues Usha: (2010) Indian media in a Globalised World, Sag Publications
  • 4 Humphries Drew (Ed), (2009), Women, Violence and Media: readings from feminist Criminology, UPNE.
  • 5 Berns Nancy, Framing the Victim: Domestic Violence, Media, and Social Problems, Transaction Publishers.
  • 6 Bareh Hamlet, (2001), Encyclopedia of North-East India: Assam, Mitthal Publications.
  • 7 Freedman Des, ThussuDaya; (2011), Media and Terrorism: Global Perspectives, Sage Publications
  • 8 Media and Gender in Post-Liberalisation India, Frank and Timmy Gmbh Publication (Pg 19- 45)
  • 9 Talwar Rajesh, (2013), Courting Injustice: The Nirbhaya Case and Its Aftermath, Hay House Inc.
  • 10 Praveen Swami (2007) An Informal War: India, Pakistan and the Secret Jihad in Jammu and Kashmir London: Routledge.
  • 11 KakManju, TripathyPrajnashree, Lal Manjula; (2007), Whose Media? a Woman's Space: The Role of the Press in Projecting the development needs of Women, Concept Publishing House.
  • 12 Uma Kapila( ed) ( 2013)Indian Economy: performance and policies ,14th edition Academic Foundation.
  • 13 V. K Puri and S.K Misra (ed) ( 2013)Indian Economy,31stedition.Himalaya Pub House.
  • 14 Asha Bajpai , ( 2011) Child Rights in India: Law, policy, and practice .
  • 15 Dr. B Ramaswamy and Nitin Shrirang Mane, ( 2013) Human Rights: Principles and practices,Alfa Publication.
  • 16 R P Kataria and Salah Uddin (2013) Commentary on Human Rights Orient Publishing Company.
  • 17 J.Shivanand, Human Rights:Concepts and Issues,
  • 18 Ram Ahuja , ( 2012),Indian social Problems, Rawat Publications.
  • 19 Ghanashyam Shah, ( 2011) Social Movements in India, Sage Publications.
  • 20 A.R Desai, Rural Sociology.
  • 21 Marilyn A .Brown and Benjamin K.Sovacool,Climate Change and Global Energy Security:Technology and Policy Options, Oxford Publications.
  • 22 Bill McKibben, The End of Nature.
  • 23 David Spratt and Philip Sutton,Climate Code Red:The Case for Emergency Action.
  • 24 Jeffrey D.Sachs, The Age of Sustainable Development. MAGAZINES AND JOURNALS
  • 1 Down to Earth: Science and Environment Fortnightly
  • 2 Economic and Political Weekly
  • 3 YoJana

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.A. in Multimedia and Mass Communication under NEP 2020. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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