Syllabus

Course Code: M POL(E) - 10-iii    Course Name: Media and Politics

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Theories of Political Communication: Concept, Role of Communication in a Democracy; Media as a Means of Socialization
2 Press and Politics in India-Critical Evaluations of Role and Impact
Election Campaigns, Opinion Polls, Exit Polls, Relevance, and Reliability.
Agenda Setting Function of the Media.
3 T.V., Radio and politics in India-Critical Evaluation of role and Impact
Freedom of Media and Right to Information
4 Mass Media and the Government- Issues and Problems: Government Monopoly; Executive Censorship; Judicial Interpretation; Legislation
Mass Media, Nation Building and Political Development in India.
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