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Development Communication and Journalism — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

What Development Communication and Journalism covers in CBSE Class 12 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 12 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Development Communication and Journalism

1

Core Ideas and Meaning

  • Development means positive socio-economic and cultural improvement without exploitation or violence.
  • Communication supports awareness and development at the community level.
  • The press has a major role in democratic society.
2

Essential Features of Development Communication

  • Development communication uses both media and direct interpersonal contact.
  • It is audience-centred and environment-centred.
  • It seeks positive social change through awareness and action.
3

Campaigns and the Red Ribbon Express

  • Campaigns are structured and time-bound communication efforts.
  • The Red Ribbon Express is a major example of a multimedia public awareness campaign.
  • Stigma reduction is as important as information sharing in such campaigns.
4

Radio, Television, and Community Radio

  • Radio remains one of the most effective development media.
  • Community radio strengthens participation and local voice.
  • PSAs are short but powerful communication tools.

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Central concept: Development Communication and Journalism

Development CommunicationDevelopment JournalismPress and DemocracyCampaignsRadio and TelevisionCommunity RadioPrint MediaInformation and Communication Technologies

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What are the important topics in Development Communication and Journalism for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Development Communication and Journalism include Core Ideas and Meaning, Essential Features of Development Communication, Campaigns and the Red Ribbon Express, Radio, Television, and Community Radio. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Development Communication and Journalism for the CBSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 85 practice questions on Development Communication and Journalism. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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