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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Media, Information and Empowerment programme discusses the interplay between media and information and key areas of the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] of the United Nations such as health, gender equality, education, human rights and climate change. In addition, the next decade is planned as a ‘decade of action’, exploring the institutional and individual perspective of their contribution and engagement in the growth process.
This Media, Information and Empowerment programme will aim to illustrate three dimensions over a span of 12 weeks, which are; the development processes social role of media and information and interconnections between media and core SDGs.
This programme expects candidates to become acquainted with the communication aspects of SDG objectives and in turn, to integrate learning from this programme into their professional practises in mass media or extension and outstretch activities or needs for training and study.
This Media, Information and Empowerment programme gives the requisite theoretical perspectives on media, information and empowerment and encourages candidates to apply the information mechanisms available to bring improvements to people's lives for progress.
The Highlights
- 12 weeks of duration
- Postgraduate level programme
- Core type of programme
- Online programme
Programme Offerings
- Free learning
- Learn from home
- Government initiative
- Offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability |
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| no |
What you will learn
Candidates will be having many new knowledge and skills after successfully completing the Media, Information and Empowerment programme from SWAYAM.
- Candidates will be able to describe the dynamic interplay of culture and the media in society.
- Candidates will be able to discuss the definition, need and significance of literacy and policy in the media.
- Candidates can explain the definition and theories of communication development and critically examine the role of the media in various contemporary issues such as health, education, gender, the environment and human rights.
- From the curriculum candidates will be learning about the mass media policies, role of media and information in society, media audiences and more.
- About media and information literacy, gender and media, media and health issues, media and human rights, media and environment and alternative media.
- About the concept and theories of development, development communication and a lot more.
- About the institutional and individual viewpoints on their involvement and engagement in the development process, which will be very relevant in the future.
Who it is for
Application Details
The steps involved in the application process of the Media, Information and Empowerment programme is explained below.
Step 1: Visit the SWAYAM website. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/
Step 2: Candidates will have to register on the SWAYAM website with Google/ Microsoft/ Facebook account first.
Step 3: There will be a “Join” button given for enrolling on the programme. Click the button to start the process.
(The Media, Information and Empowerment programme has started already so the “Join” button will not be available right now.)
Step 4: The application form will appear. Fill the form with the required details and click ‘save’. Registration will successfully finish by that.
The Syllabus
Understanding Role of Media and Information in Society
Media Audiences
Media and Information Literacy
Mass Media Policies
Development: Concept & Theories
Development Communication
Media and Health Issues
Education and Media
Gender and Media
Media and Environment
Media and Human Rights
Alternative Media
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The dates and schedule of the Media, Information and Empowerment programme will be posted on the official website of SWAYAM.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University is the coordinating university of the programme.
All SWAYAM programmes are instructed by expert professors of a particular subject.
This Media, Information and Empowerment programme is instructed by Dr. K. S. Arul Selvan. He is an associate professor in the School of Journalism and New Media Studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University. He has an experience of 13 years.
Reading material will be given to all candidates. They can download or print the material for studying.
No. Lectures will be provided as videos. Videos will be made by experts.
An online discussion forum is created for clearing doubt of candidates. Candidates will be able to clear their doubts effectively.
SWAYAM programmes do not have any free for learning.
Candidates will be notified with the exam schedule and venue. They should have to be at the place on time.