Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 26: Vice-Chancellor (VC), University of Jammu (JU), Prof Manoj K Dhar today inaugurated the Department of Journalism and Media Studies.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dhar described it as the fulfillment of a long-awaited desire of the civil society of the Jammu region. He went on to elaborate on his long-term academic and infrastructural vision of the Department. In this context, he stated how the domain of journalism is ever-expanding and the role of technology in the domain of media-both print, and electronics.
He pointed out that apart from regular classroom lectures, the course shall also include the continuous interaction with the best of the journalists available in this country, regular workshops, exposure to the latest technological know-how, special lectures, hands-on-the-job experiments, institutional visit, etc. He also emphasized that the practical component would be an integral part of the course.
Unfolding his larger vision for the Department, Prof Dhar spoke about the establishment of a Centre for Media Studies which shall comprise of Oral History Cell, Language Lab, and Community Radio Station. “All these components are also in the final stage of their completion. These components, once functional, shall become nodes where students can hone their necessary skill and the practical experiences of handling the latest equipment,” he added.
Earlier, Prof Shyam Narayanan Lal, Head of Department of Journalism and Media Studies dwelt in detail about the trajectories of how the department became a reality.
Dr Vinay Thusoo, Coordinator, Department of Journalism and Media Studies conducted proceedings of the function.
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