Experts suggest revision in Mass Comm curricula

KARACHI - The speakers at a seminar on “Dialogue on Media Needs and Mass Communication/Journalism Curriculum” termed that the present curriculum was not meeting the needs of modern media and they strongly recommended the formation of a media council to prepare the curriculum of mass communication in universities.

The dialogue was organised by the Intermedia, a non-profit organisation which was attended by the teachers of Mass Comm in various universities, students and journalists.

Professor Shahida Qazi, in her speech, said that the curriculum of Mass Comm was not a big issue as Higher Education Commission reviewed it after every two years. She said that the theoretical portion must be reduced in curriculum and attention must be given to practical side.

She suggested that five-year experience in working journalism must be made compulsory in the criteria for the hiring of teachers in Mass Comm. The teachers must get internship during vacations which will further expand their teaching capacity.