Mass Communication
Introduction
The department of Mass Communication was established in 1998. It offers journalism at B.A level and two years masters program in mass communication at postgraduate level. With the facilities of a library and Computer Lab, the department has very experienced and qualified faculty. There are three M. Phil in its faculty of nine staff members. Special lectures of professionals are also arranged frequently.The department has the history of 100% results with positions in Punjab University at Masters level.
Field of Study
In two years masters program students have the opportunity to opt thesis of 100 marks or advertising and T.V production(both) of 50 marks each.
Faculty
Ms. Nasim Ishaq (Assistant Professor) Head of Department M.A, M.Phil
Ms. Shazia Saeed (Lecturer) M.A(Mass Communication), M.Phil(Communication Studies)
Ms. Saman Khalid (Lecturer) MSCS(Communication Studies)
Ms. Aamina Ihsan (Lecturer) BS(Hons.) (Mass Communication)
Ms. Ghazala Kanwal (Lecturer) MSc.(Mass Communication)
Ms. Sahima Naureen (Lecturer) M.Phil(Communication Studies), M.A (Mass Communication), M.A(Political Science)
Ms. Sahrish Imtiaz (Lecturer) M.A (Mass Communication), B.Ed.
Ms. Hijab Zahra (Lecturer) BS(Hons.), MPhil(Media Studies)
Ms. Hajrah Syeda (Lecturer) BS(Hons.), MS(Mass Communication)
Program
Two years masters program with annual system of examination. The subjects are
Part 1
Paper i. Language and Communication 50 marks
Paper ii. Techniques and Traditions 100 marks
Paper iii. Designing of News page 100 marks
Paper iv. Media History 100 marks
Paper v. National and International Relations 100 marks
Paper vi. Communication-1 50 marks
Part II
Paper vii. Editorial, Feature and Column writing 50 marks
Paper viii. Communication-11 50 marks
Paper ix. Development Support Communication 100 marks
Paper x. Public relations 100marks
Paper xi. Electronic Journalism 50 marks
Paper xii. Thesis or Two Optional Subjects 100 marks
Paper xiii. Internship and Writtings 50 marks
Internships
Two months Compulsory 50 marks internship is offered to masters students in their second year of study in different media organization. It provides exposure and learning during their study which is helpful in selection of their future career in different fields of media.
Student’s Opportunities
After completing two years masters program, students have the opportunity to work in variety of fields like in print media ,electronic media, DGPR, and as PRO in variety of Govt departments