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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
DU to introduce masters programme in Hindi journalism from 2025
New Delhi: In a step towards developing regional language media studies, DU is set to introduce a master's programme in Hindi journalism starting from the 2025–26 academic session. The course received approval from the university's standing committee, with final clearance from the academic council currently pending. Additionally, an English-medium journalism programme is expected to be launched in 2026–27 academic year, as per officials. "This announcement marks a strategic move to strengthen regional language media education and reflects a broader vision of inclusive academic development in India's multilingual landscape," said a university official. The new master's course will be offered under the Department of Hindi within the Faculty of Arts. It was formulated according to the university's latest postgraduate curriculum framework. Earlier, the proposal received a green light from the standing committee on academic matters. Looking ahead, the university also proposed an English-medium version of the same journalism programme, which is expected to launch in the 2026–27 academic session under the Department of English. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Parallel with these developments, the standing committee has been actively reviewing and updating academic content across disciplines. During a recent session, it finalised curriculum revisions for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These included updates for the seventh and eighth semesters of BA courses in education, geography and Hindustani music, in line with the undergraduate curriculum framework. Postgraduate syllabi in disciplines, such as philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science and mathematics, were also revised to align with evolving academic standards. "These curriculum reforms are being mulled after debates and approvals in several committee meetings held earlier in May," added the official.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Delhi University announces new MA in Hindi journalism on Hindi Journalism Day
Delhi University's Standing Committee on Academic Matters has given clearance to introduce a Hindi-medium master's programme in journalism. The course will start in the 2025-26 academic year, and this is a big move towards developing regional language media new postgraduate programme will be taught under the Department of Hindi, which is located in the Faculty of Arts. The programme has been created in accordance with the university's Postgraduate Curriculum course, however, will need to be approved in its final form by the Academic Council so that it can be officially launched. The declaration falls on Hindi Journalism Day, which is celebrated annually on May 30 to mark the first Hindi-language newspaper Udant Martand published in 1826. The day reminds one of the very important role that journalism plays in democracy, particularly in indigenous members also announced that an English-medium version of this course is planned and is to start in the 2026–27 academic year under the Department of UPDATES SYLLABI ACROSS DISCIPLINESThe Standing Committee convened on Friday to examine and finalise the syllabi of various undergraduate and postgraduate include the seventh and eighth semesters of BA programmes in education, geography, and Hindustani music (programme and honours), which conform to the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF).advertisementPostgraduate syllabi for philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science, and mathematics were also debated and updated according to the new academic guidelines of the latest changes come after a series of meetings previously held on May 2, 6 and 8, where syllabus updates were argued and ultimately cleared despite opposition in the its Hindi-medium journalism course going according to plan, Delhi University is hoping to increase access to media education and sustain journalism in local languages -- an initiative viewed as timely and much-needed in a multilingual India.
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Delhi University approves MA in Hindi journalism, course to begin in 2025-26
The newly-approved postgraduate course will be offered under the Department of Hindi and is part of the Faculty of Arts. It is designed in alignment with the university's Postgraduate Curriculum Framework. Celebrated annually on May 30, Hindi Journalism Day marks the publication of 'Udant Martand' in 1826 — the first Hindi-language newspaper in India — and highlights the significant role of journalism as the fourth pillar of democracy. New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) On the occasion of Hindi Journalism Day, the Delhi University's Standing Committee on Academic Matters approved the introduction of a master's programme in journalism in Hindi medium, which is set to commence in the 2025-26 academic session, according to the panel members. However, for the course to be implemented, it must receive a final nod from the Academic Council. The committee members confirmed the launch of the Hindi-medium course and revealed that an English-medium counterpart, to be offered under the Department of English, is expected to start in the following academic session, 2026-27. The committee convened on Friday to discuss and approve the syllabi for several undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These included the seventh and eighth semesters of various BA programmes, such as education, Hindustani music (both programme and honours) and geography, all structured under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF). The postgraduate syllabi in disciplines, including philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science and mathematics, were also reviewed during the session, with changes made in accordance with the new curriculum framework. The committee had held meetings on May 2, 6 and 8 to deliberate on syllabus revisions, many of which were later approved by the academic and executive councils, despite instances of dissent. PTI MHS RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
