DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

It is important not only to be creative but also relevant

Communication Studies is a vocational, undergraduate degree course, introduced by the UGC in 1994 under the nomenclature ‘Communicative English’. Our objective is to train students in the fundamentals of communication – both speaking and writing.

The emphasis here is on the learning and practical application of skills. The course focuses on writing and hones the creative ability of the students to suit specific purposes. The students are trained to fine tune the use of language to suit the medium of communication and in a manner that is sensitive to the occasion and the target audience.

They are encouraged to take on industry projects and apply classroom theory to practical market needs. In the course of three years, each student has to complete at least two internships of 4 weeks each and submit a report of their work.

Our goal is to prepare the girls for future career options in:

Writing for the Media
Professional Creative Writing
Media production
Management: Media Management, Production Management
Corporate Communications, including HR & PR
Web content

The syllabus is designed to focus on:

Writing Skills
- Enhancing language skills in English
- Understanding styles as a practitioner of literature
- Experimenting with composition
- Writing for Media
Corporate Skills
- Business & Corporate Communication
- Management skills
Building Critical Theory
- Introducing theories of Culture
- Introducing theories of Media
- Development Communication
- Research Methods, including Media research
Media
- Getting introduced to various Media
- Getting some technical skills related to the Media
- Media production
Speaking skills
- Listening and speaking comprehension
- Group discussions
- Presentation skills
- Speaking for radio and television

Highlights

Sahana Das

Moderated a conversation with Lily Wang Chuk, Bhutamese Politician, Diplomat and Activist at the Round Table Conference, organized by IMA, Bhutan, December 2018.
Moderated a conversation and discussion with Shernaz Patel, Theatre and Film Personality, December 2018.
Evaluator at the Bangalore University All India Faculty Refresher Course.
Judge, National Level Slam Poetry Competition, November 2017.

Kala Ramesh

“Delightful” – translated from the Sanskrit of Bhartrihari, inThe Parrots of Desire, 3,000 Years of Indian Erotica, edited by Amrita Narayanan, Aleph Book Company, 2017
“How a very old poem might read” in Lekhana Come Together, Sangam House,2017

Nithin Manayath

Board of Studies, Department of English – St Joseph’s Arts and Science College (UG & PG).
Board of Examiners, Department of English – St Joseph’s Arts and Science College (UG & PG).
Presented a paper titled ‘Rethinking Intersectionality in Relation to Feminism & Sexuality’ at the seminar ‘Feminism/LGBT:
Intersection’ organised by the Department of English, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru.
Offered an 8 hour module on ‘Historical Methods’ to first year undergraduate students of IISc.
Co-director of the Bangalore Queer Film Festival 2018.

Sharon Lopez

Presented a paper titled, Linguistic Accomodations and Negotiations – A Practical Approach, at a two day International Conference on ‘Translation: An Art of Examining Cultural Proximity and Political Transmission Across Boundaries’, held in association with Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, at SRN College, Sattur, Virudhanagar, Tamilnadu, 22nd and 23rd February, 2018.
Resource Person at IQAC sponsored one day National Conference, ‘Higher Education and Its Recent Trends’, held by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government First Grade College, Koratagere, Tumkur Dist. Delivered an address titled:The Nexus Between Academia and Industry, 16th Feb. 2018.
Attended a National Level Seminar titled India after Seventy Years: Emerging Trends in Management, IT, Organic Chemistry, Literary, and Cultural Studies, conducted by the Post-Graduate Centre at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore (22nd-23rd Sept. 2017).
Board of Examiners, Department of Communicative English, Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore.
Scripted a three minute documentary for Snehagram, a rehabilitation and vocational training centre for HIV infected adolescents.

The department conducted:

Screenings of Short Films and Documentaries by the graduating class of 2018
Production and adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Jugalbandi series- Lecture demonstrations of Indian Classical Dance
CommE Live ‘17– showcasing the work of the department
Guest lectures by industry experts
Technical Writing Course conducted by CISCO
Film projects for:
- Swastha, an NGO in Coorg
- JSA a premier law firm in Bangalore
- LSR Alumni Association, Bangalore Chapter
Technical Writing Course conducted by CISCO

Special Achievements:

Second prize at Rang Manch, a National Level Theatre Festival conducted by Jyoti Nivas College, February 2018
Ahalya Narayanan and Naureen Begum, II B.A. (Hons), presented a paper titled, ‘Changing Concepts of Popularity: A Study of Four Texts,’ at a Post Graduate Seminar at Jyoti Nivas College on Popular Literature, February 2018
Chethana Venkatesh, II B.A.(Hons) was a speaker and part of the panel discussion titled ‘The Role of Youth in Politics’, at Sheshadripuram College, February, 2018
Student internships at:
- NDTV
- York Communications
- Rolling Stone
- Times of India
- The Hindu
- Femina
- Deccan Herald
- Malayalam Manorama
- Story Tellers
- Balaji Telefilms
- Pink Lemonade

Industry absorption of alumni:

Amazon	CNBC	Edunet
Ministry of Health, Gujarat	CISCO	Goldman Sachs
World Wildlife Fund	Infosys	Flipkart
Mirror Now	Nirvana Films	Yahoo
NDTV	O&M	Amar Chitra Katha
Republic TV	Deccan Chronicle	Google
Red Bull	Mint	Hindu

OPTION 1: B.A. HONOURS

Students who opt for the B.A. Honours in Communication Studies will study under the guidance of the Department of Communication Studies and will take an interdisciplinary approach to the field of communication.

The paper titles across 6 semesters give an idea of the range of subjects covered:

Sem1	Sem 2
Functional Writing	Creative Writing
Introduction to Euro Lit	Writing for Print
Page Design	Readings & Approaches
Introduction to Psychology	Perspectives in Theatre
General English	General English
Language	Language
Sem 3	Sem 4
Writing for Radio	Writing for New Media
Intro to Media Studies	Media & Law
Perspectives in Indian Art	Contemporary World
Perspectives in Science	Understanding Narratives
Indian Literatures 1	Indian Literatures 2
Sound Design	Advanced Print
Sem 5	Sem 6
Writing for TV & Broadcast Journalism	Advertising & PR
Film Making 1	Film Making 2
Cultural Studies	Marketing Communication
Research Methods	Literature in Translations
Applied Economics	Development Communication
Advanced Creative Writing	Portfolio of Writing

OPTION 2: GENERAL DEGREE (PyEC)

The Department also offers a general degree in Creative Writing where the students will train and prepare for a career in writing.

The paper titles of this course, over 6 semesters give an idea of the range of subjects covered:

AT A GLANCE: B.A.(PyEC)

Communication Studies (Creative Writing Course)

Sem 1	Intro to Writing
Sem 2	Creative Fiction & Poetry
Sem 3	Creative Non-Fiction
Sem 4	Poetry 2/ Fiction 2/ Non-Fiction 2
Sem 5	Narrative Technique & Dialogues
	Form & Text
Sem 6	The Spoken Word
	Thesis

In addition to the above papers, students of PyEC will also study Psychology and English Literature, guided by the respective Departments.

Department Activities:

Students actively participate in various projects in and outside college: Over the years our students have worked on:

Live website projects for corporates, NGOs and individuals
Branding activities for corporates, NGOs and specific events
Producing and broadcasting a radio show during the lunch hour
Film projects for corporates, NGOs and individuals

The number of seats is limited to 25 seats for Honours and 25 seats for PyEC, so as to retain our excellent teacher-student ratio, one of the best in the world at the undergraduate level. All admissions are strictly on merit, based on an in-house entrance test.

Entrance Test:

Note: All applicants to PyEC & Communication Studies(Honours) have to appear for a common entrance test.

Please Note: Applications forms will be released the day after Karnataka PU results are declared. The entrance test is independent of application forms and results. Successful candidates will be given admission provisional to school leaving results. Those awaiting school/PUC results can also take the entrance test. If successful, these candidates will be admitted into the course provisional to their passing the qualifying exams.

The entrance test is designed to check the aptitude of a student. The test checks one’s knowledge of current affairs, basic grammar, general knowledge, and Media interest. The testing process will take an entire day. The first list of selected candidates will be released by the evening of the day of the test. A wait list will also be released and seats offered based on availability.

Total number of seats: 25 for PyEC and 25 for Honours

The candidate must fulfill the following to apply for this course:

Passed Std XII/ PUC or equivalent school leaving examinations
Possess excellence in the English language
Have an interest in current affairs and the Media
Have a creative bent of mind
Have the ability to work hard and with consistency

Please check the notice in the entrance exam section of our website for the scheduled date and time of the entrance test for this academic year.

Procedure:

Collect an application form from the college office, or download the form from this website
Register for the test at the college office with a fee of Rs.200/-
Report to the venue with this registration slip and your application form
Take the written component of the test.
Results of this phase will be declared within 3 hours of the test
If selected, proceed to the oral component, on the same day
The list of short-listed candidates will be released by the end of the day
The wait list will also be announced
Selected candidates must then meet the Principal with their parents/ guardians for a final interview

Note:

All admissions into the PyEC and Honours course is through this entrance test alone.
The test center is only at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. On-line testing facilities have not been activated.
No recommendations will be entertained outside of the results of this test.

For further details, contact the college office or write to:

Ms. Sharon Lopez (Head of the Department), lopez.sharon@googlemail.com