Course

Unit I

Health Communication

Introduction to theories in Health Communication. Awareness on Health Issues – Epidemic Diseases, knowledge about vaccination for various diseases – Health campaign will be organized with the help of Medical Practitioner.

Unit II

Radio for Social Change

Awareness on Edaphic Issues – Soil Pollution, Water Pollution and other forms of pollution. Anti– Pollutioncampaign will be organized with the help of Environmental Scientist or Journalist.

Unit III

Social Media Activism

Awareness on Blood Donation – How a tiny red drop makes someone’s life Green. Awareness campaign will be organized based on Eye Donation.

Unit IV

Development Communication and Social Learning

Locating the remote village where basic amenities like Water, Toilet facilities are not available – A campaign with the involvement of government officials and social scientists.

Unit V

Participatory Communication for Social Change

Organic Farming – Awareness of Organic Farming. Benefits of organic farming in the materialistic world. A campaign cum workshop will be conducted by inviting experts from Agricultural Husbandry.

REFERENCES

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