Development Communication

Syllabus
Unit I: [Introduction to Development Communication] 
1. Development Communication: Definition, Meaning and Process
2. Economic and social indicators of development:

  • a. GDP/GNP
  • b. Human Development Index
  • c. Happiness Index
  • d. Communication as an indicator: Role of ICT
  • e. Human Rights as an Indicator

3. Approaches to Development Communication: Diffusion of Innovation; Magic Multiplier; Empathy
4. Communication and Social Change:

  • a. Gandhian Perspective; Panchayati Raj
  • b. Case Studies: Kheda, SITE, Water Harvesting Management, MNREGA, NHRM
  • c. Sustainable Development Goals

Unit II: [Models and Paradigms of Development Communication]
1. Linear Models: Rostow’s Demographic (Stages of Growth), Transmission
2. Non-Linear: World System Theory, Neo-Marxist Theory
3. Changing Paradigms of Development
4. Alternative Paradigms: Participatory, Think local/Act global - Think global/Act local

Unit III: [Development Journalism]
1. Role and performance of Mass Media in Development
2. Development Support Communications: Social Audit, Grass-root Activism, Whistleblowers
3. Role of NGOs in Development
4. Cyber media and Development: e-governance, digital democracy & e-chaupal

Unit IV: [Social Marketing]
1. Social Marketing and Development: An Overview
2. Corporate Social Responsibility: case studies in India
3. Social change Campaign in India (Case studies)
4. Development of social media marketing campaign

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