
Training Course in Science Journalism
THE PROGRAME This is one year training course focusing exclusively on science journalism. It shall endeavour to impart required skill and expertise so that the science could be presented in various media in an informative as well as entertaining manner and is able to attract and hold the attention of a common man. The mode of instruction will be distance education, as it will enable the participants to learn at their own pace and place. OBJECTIVES The broad objectives of the training course in science journalism are: -To impart the basic journalistic skills and techniques. -To equip the participants with the requisite expertise so that they can popularise S & T and can also communicate effectively through different media with a view to simulate scientific outlook. -To update their knowledge and competency in various functional areas of science journalism like Science Communication and popularization, S & T policy and set-up, Science News Reporting and Writing, Science Fiction and Plays etc. -To familiarize the participants about the ethics of science journalism. -To expose the participants to the world of media and media organization. -To provide them hands-on experience in critical areas of science journalism. FOCUS AREAS This one year training course in science journalism has the following main focus areas: Fundamentals of Science Journalism, Presentation formats of Science Journalism, Techniques of Science Journalism, Mass Media for Science Journalism, Specialisation in various fields of Science Journalism. (Detailed syllabus will be provided at the time of registration.) The uniqueness of the programme lies in its judicious blending of technical, human and conceptual skills. Due care has been taken in designing of the programme to enable the participants to strengthen/sharpen their professional skills as well as their knowledge base concerning science journalism.






