Department of Communication
Studies
What
would 16th century philosopher-mathematician Rene Descartes
proclaim if he were reborn in the 21st century? Well, he would
definitely modify his famous 'I think therefore, I am' to 'I
communicate therefore, I am'. No doubt, communication is as old
as the history of mankind, but what makes 21st century an 'Age
of Communication' is the growing complexity and centrality of
communication in all human endeavors as never before. This
communication revolution- heralded by different technologies-
has left no aspect of individual and social life untouched. From
family dynamics to cultural milieu, from educational
requirements to corporate competitions, from political
strategies to developmental planning…..almost every field now
requires more and more communication inputs and insights at
every stage. Naturally, this situation necessitates the
inclusion of communication as a special discipline in the
regular academic programs so that a systematic flow of such
communication inputs and trained manpower is maintained.
University of Pune, foreseeing such needs established Department
of Communication Studies in July 1990. University of Pune was
one of the first universities in India to recognize that
academic training in Communication means much more than mass
communication in general and journalism in particular. The
Department was therefore, named as ‘Department of Communication
Studies’. The name and the course are thus in tune with the
trend in the academics as well as in the industry.
Department has been successfully running a two years full time
Masters Course in Communication Studies (M.Cm.S.) since its
inception. While expanding the scope of academic training beyond
journalism, Department has identified Video Production and Media
Research as its strength areas. Over the years, the course has
also incorporated emerging areas in the fields of mass
communication, interpersonal and organizational communication
while keeping our strength areas in focus.
This constant endeavor to tune in to the demands of the
ever-changing media industry and maintain high academic
standards has earned the Department its reputation as one of the
best courses in the field of Communication Studies in the India.
University of Pune has been given the highest Five Star status
by the National Assessment and Accreditation Committee (NAAC)
for its overall performance. It has also been identified as
‘Potential for Excellence’ by University Grants Commission
(UGC)- the apex body for higher education in India. Department
of Communication Studies upholds this legacy of University in
letter and spirit. The bright career path our alumni have been
following in different fields of media and communication is just
one testimony of this legacy.
Important News
Online application forms for admissions 2011 will be available from first week of May.Entrance exam on 8th June 2011
8th June 2011
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