CRISIS JOURNALISM

Semester: II
Sub Code: MAJ T 203
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Unit – I
1.1 Introduction of Crime Reporting
1.2 History of Crime Reporting.
1.3 Crime, Society and Law.
1.4 Crime and Sex.
1.5 Sensationalisation of Crime and Glamorisation of Criminals.

Unit – II
2.1 Concept of Criminology
2.2 Sociology of Crime.
2.3 Changing Pattern of Crimes.
2.4 Rural and Urban Crimes.
2.5 Mafia, Politics and Money.

Unit – III
3.1 Knowledge of Criminal Laws (viz, IPC, Cr.P.C. etc.)
3.2 Investigation Reporting and Writing of Crime Stories.
3.3 Media, Police and Criminals.
3.4 Investigation Agencies (Lokayukta, Lokpal, C.B.I., I.B., Interpol etc.)
3.5 International Crimes, Terrorism and Laws.

Unit – IV
4.1 What is Judiciary?
4.2 Composition of Court Structure.
4.3 What is Court Reporting?
4.4 Knowledge of Legal Procedure & Major Laws.
4.5 Media and Judiciary.

Unit – V
5.1 Media, Law, State and society.
5.2 Media and Human Rights.
5.3 Court Reporting, Commentary and Contents.
5.4 Journalist’s Responsibility Towards Society and Judiciary.
5.5 Issues and Challenges before Crime and court Journalists.

Reference Books:
— Khoji Patrikarita, harmohan, Takshashila Prakashan.
— Criminal Justice or Chaos? Vasudha Dhagamwar, Har- Anand Publication.