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Unit 1
Evolution of Print Journalism
1. Global Origins of Print Journalism: Invention of the printing press (Gutenberg, 1440) and early European newspapers (Relation, Gazette de France), Rise of pamphlets and political press in Europe and America (17th–18th century), The Penny Press (1830s, USA) and mass commercialization of newspapers.
2. Colonial Influence on Indian Print Media: Introduction of printing in India by Portuguese missionaries (1556), James Augustus Hickey’s Bengal Gazette (1780) – first newspaper in India, Role of missionaries and British administration in early Indian journalism.
3. Nationalist Press & Freedom Struggle: Vernacular press and socio-political movements (Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s Sambad Kaumudi), Contributions of Tilak’s Kesari, Gandhi’s Young India, and revolutionary journalism 4. Post-Independence Growth & Modern Challenges: Freedom of Press: Post Independence Journalism, Emergency period in India, Expansion of Indian newspapers (TOI, The Hindu, regional language press), Comparison with global trends: Decline of print in the West vs. resilience in India, Post-NEP (1990s) Growth of Language newspapers
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