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Subject: Information for Journalism Course
Date: 1-Aug-2002
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| Question: I'm from Ladakh and a student of B.A. final, by CC, through Punjab University, Chandigarh. Presently working as a managing editor for a local magazine called "Mirror of Ladakh" being published in Ladakh. Which is the only magazine in the region. I want to join a Journalism course after my graduation, as there is almost no journalist in Ladakh. Could you please let me know the procedures for getting into IIMC? When will be the entrance? Can I apply while doing my B.A. final? How much fees will I have to pay? Because being a son of a farmer my financial sources are very limited. Will I be able to apply for a scholarship or study loan from the government of India? Could you also kindly let me know the duration of different courses?
I can understand that it would be difficult for you to respond each individual email, but please reply me. Otherwise there is no alternative for us, in Ladakh, to know about such courses. With many thanks. |
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Answer: In my opinion, you should concentrate on your general knowledge, analytical skills and language and expression development, unless you want to jump your job to do a course, to get back in to a job. I feel take advantage of being in a job and take up a correspondence course in Journalism and creative writing from IGNOU, say for example. They have PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGDJMC) Diploma in Creative writing in English (DCE).
You could also take up- Certificate Programme in Tourism Studies (CPTS)
- Advanced Diploma in Tourism Studies (ADTS)
- Master in Tourism Management (MTM)
- Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) with IGNOU.
Though Ladakh is presently not in such a situation, but these studies in Tourism will help you to carve your own career. Stick to the newspaper, but keep options in hand. Being from mountains yourself, you will not be able to understand what mountains and snow mean to those who live in the plains? You will have a natural advantage and will be able to make an excellent career in Tourism also. |
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