ASSIGNMENTS

B.A. MASS COMMUNICATION

Session 2018-19

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
HISAR-125001

Compiled by:- Dr Sunaina

Assistant Professor
&
Course Coordinator (Mass Comm.)
DDE, GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme Programme: B.A. Mass Communication 1st Year (New Scheme & Syllabi)
Course: Human Communication
Code: BMC-101 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions for submission of Online Assignments

I. Attempt any two questions from each assignment given below. Each assignment
carries 10 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
along with front page and content table.
III. Each page of the assignment carries Enrolment No.
IV. The Student will have to scan all pages of his/her handwritten assignment in PDF
format size maximum 10 MB per assignment.
V. The students will upload assignments on student’s portal.
VI. How to upload online Assignments check the Instructions for online submission of
Assignment.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Discuss, with examples, the meaning and functions of

Communication.
5
Q2. Define and illustrate the Non-verbal communication with examples.
5
Q3. Write about Body language stating how it can improve various
communication situations. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1.Discuss in detail the advantages and disadvantages of Dance Model

of Communication.
5
Q2. Write in detail the process of Mass Communication and its future
trends.
5

Q3. Write the functions and characteristics of Mass Communication. 5

Prepared By: Prof. Sushil N. K. Singh

Dept. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Programme: B.A. Mass Communication 1st Year (New Scheme & Syllabi)
Course: Hindi
Code: BMC-102 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions for submission of Online Assignments

I. Attempt any two questions from each assignment given below. Each assignment
carries 10 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
along with front page and content table.
III. Each page of the assignment carries Enrolment No.
IV. The Student will have to scan all pages of his/her handwritten assignment in PDF
format size maximum 10 MB per assignment.
V. The students will upload assignments on student’s portal.
VI. How to upload online Assignments check the Instructions for online submission of
Assignment.

ASSIGNMENT-I

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5
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5

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ASSIGNMENT-II

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5
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5
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5

Prepared By: Dr Mahir Ranjan Patra

Dept. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: Programme: B.A. Mass Communication 1st Year (New Scheme & Syllabi)
Course: English
Code: BMC-103 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions for submission of Online Assignments

VII. Attempt any two questions from each assignment given below. Each assignment
carries 10 marks.
VIII. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
along with front page and content table.
IX. Each page of the assignment carries Enrolment No.
X. The Student will have to scan all pages of his/her handwritten assignment in PDF
format size maximum 10 MB per assignment.
XI. The students will upload assignments on student’s portal.
XII. How to upload online Assignments check the Instructions for online submission of
Assignment.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Enumerate any five valid important points of language in

communication process.
5
Q2. Describe any five relevant points of pronunciation in the present
digital era.
5
Q3. Describe any five valid important points of phrases and idioms in
media writing. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. How can the written English be improved? Give any five valid suggestions.
5
Q2. Describe any five valid important points of spoken English.
5
Q3. Differentiate between simple sentence and complex sentence with five suitable
examples of both.
5

Prepared By: Prof. Manoj Dayal

Dept. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: B.A. Mass Communication 1st Year (New Scheme & Syllabi)
Course: General Creative Writing
Code: BMC-104 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions for submission of Online Assignments

I. Attempt any two questions from each assignment given below. Each assignment carries 10
marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
along with front page and content table.
III. Each page of the assignment carries Enrolment No.
IV. The Student will have to scan all pages of his/her handwritten assignment in PDF format
size maximum 10 MB per assignment.
V. The students will upload assignments on student’s portal.
VI. How to upload online Assignments check the Instructions for online submission of
Assignment.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Write a detailed note on the various elements of writing. 5

Q2. Throw some light on clarity, conciseness, continuity and
completeness. 5

Q3. What is creative writing? Discuss in detail. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Differentiate and distinguish between articles and features. 5

Q2. Write a short note on the type of language used in radio
programmes. 5

Q3. What are the qualities of a good writer? Discuss. 5

Prepared By: Dr Sunaina

Assistant Professor
&
Course Coordinator (Mass Comm.)
DDE, GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: B.A. Mass Communication 1st Year (New Scheme & Syllabi)
Course: Basic Computer Applications
Code: BMC-105 Total Marks=20

Important Instructions for submission of Online Assignments

I. Attempt any two questions from each assignment given below. Each assignment
carries 10 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
along with front page and content table.
III. Each page of the assignment carries Enrolment No.
IV. The Student will have to scan all pages of his/her handwritten assignment in PDF
format size maximum 10 MB per assignment.
V. The students will upload assignments on student’s portal.
VI. How to upload online Assignments check the Instructions for online submission of
Assignment.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Write a detailed note on some important concepts related to the

world wide web. 5
Q2. Discuss in detail the major changes in the different generations of
computers. 5
Q3. What are the principles of digital communication? 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Discuss the major facilities available in the Power Point Presentation programme. 5
Q2. Write a detailed note on any word processing programme. 5
Q3. What are the different modes of getting connected to the Internet? 5

Prepared By: Mr. Vinod

Assistant Professor
&
Course Coordinator (CSE)
DDE, GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 2nd Year

Course: Social Sciennce-1 (Sociology and Psychology)
Code: BMC-106 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Describe some of the areas of everyday life where understanding of

psychology can be put to practice. 5
Q2. Identify any personal problem that you or your friends or relatives
are facing. Attempt a sociological understanding. 5

Q3. Write a detailed note on Intelligence. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. How can the knowledge of the field of environmental psychology be used to
promote environment friendly behaviour? 5
Q2. Discuss the kind of rights that exist in your society. How do
they affect your life? 5
Q3. What is in your mind the most effective agent of socialization for your
generation? How do you think it was different before? 5

Prepared By: Prof. Vikram Kaushik

Dean & Chairperson
Deptt. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 2nd Year

Course: Social Sciences-II (Pol Sc. & Eco.)
Code: BMC-107 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Do you think political thoughts are really useful in practicing the real
politics of India? Comment.
5
Q2. Give any five differences between power and authority.
5

Q3. Do you think political participation is unhealthy in India? Comment. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Write any five basic features of the Indian Constitution.

5
Q2. Write any five basic features of the Indian economy.
5
Q3. Describe the importance of liberalisation, globalisation and swadeshi in the
making of the modern India.
5

Prepared By: Prof. Manoj Dayal

Deptt. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 2nd Year

Course: Mass Communication
Code: BMC-108 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Write a detailed note the various roles played by mass media giving
suitable examples. 5

Q2. Discuss the role of gatekeeping in the mass communication process. 5

Q3. Define the hypodermic needle theory. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Define the present global scenario of mass media with suitable examples. 5

Q2. Throw some light on the information role of mass media. 5

Q3. Discuss in short the two-step and multi-step theory. 5

Prepared By: Dr Sunaina

Assistant Professor
&
Course Coordinator (Mass Comm.)
DDE, GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 2nd Year

Course: News Writing
Code: BMC-109 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Write a detailed note on the major aspects of news with suitable
examples.
5
Q2. Write a detailed note on inverted pyramid style of news writing.
5

Q3. Discuss breaking news and follow-up news in brief. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Write a detailed note on backgrounders.

5
Q2. What are the different formats of interviews? Discuss in
detail.
5
Q3. Write a detailed note on the various principles of news writing.
5

Prepared By: Dr Mahir Ranjan Patra

Deptt. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 3rd Year

Course: Reporting
Code: BMC-111 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Write any five important and relevant qualities of a reporter of a

daily newspaper. 5
Q2. Differentiate between Reporter, Correspondent and Stringer with
examples. 5

Q3. Mention any five important sources of crime news. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Mention any five sources of sports news. 5

Q2. What is FM radio? How will you report for a FM radio of your
city? 5

Q3. What do you mean by city channel? How will you report for it? 5

Prepared By: Prof. Manoj Dayal

Deptt. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 3rd Year

Course: Editing
Code: BMC-112 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Discuss the principles and functions of editing with examples.

5
Q2. Define and illustrate the role and functions of a News Editor with
examples.
5

Q3. Write and discuss the process of editing with examples. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1.Describe the process of Non-linear editing with examples.

5
Q2. Write in detail the process of editing articles and features.
5

Q3. Write the steps required for editing television programmes. 5

Prepared By: Prof. Sushil N. K. Singh

Deptt. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 3rd Year

Course: Advertising & Public Relations
Code: BMC-113 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Write various functions of advertising.?

5
Q2. What are advertising appeals. Explain.
5
Q3. What is social advertising. Explain.
5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Write various definitions of advertising.?

5
Q2. What is sales promotion. Explain.
5
Q3. What is propaganda and publicity. Explain.
5

Prepared By: Prof. Umesh Arya

Deptt. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar
 GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Programme: BMC 3rd Year

Course: Media Issues
Code: BMC-114 Total Marks=30

Important Instructions
I. Attempt all questions from the assignment given below. Each question carries 5 marks.
II. All questions are to be attempted in legible handwriting on plane white A-4 size paper
and each page of the assignment carries enrolment no. & subject code.
III. Assignment should be submitted with front page and content table.
IV. Assignment is to be submitted to the Directorate of Distance Education for evaluation
either in person or through Speed Post.

ASSIGNMENT-I

Q1. Discuss the interrelationship between media and Government with regard to
freedom and suppression. 5

Q2. What are the various types of censorship? Discuss in detail. 5

Q3. Write a detailed note on violence on mass media. Give suitable examples. 5

ASSIGNMENT-II

Q1. Write a note on concept of development. 5

Q2. Write a detailed note on the role media plays in politics in
India. 5

Q3. Are media portrayals of children satisfactory? Discuss. 5

Prepared By: Dr Mahir Ranjan Patra

Deptt. of CMT
GJUS&T, Hisar