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Introduction to Print Media — Study Plan

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

A step-by-step study plan for Introduction to Print Media, Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication: what to learn first, what to practise.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Forms and Functions of Print Media, History of Printing and Early Newspapers, Evolution of Newspapers in India.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 42 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Introduction to Print Media after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Print media includes newspapers, magazines, journals, and periodicals.
  • It provides in-depth reporting and analysis.
  • People read print media for information, entertainment, and awareness.
  • Chinese invented block printing and paper.
  • Gutenberg developed movable type printing and printed the Bible in 1450.
  • Printing came to India in 1556; first book was 'Doctrina Christa'.
  • Bengal Gazette (1780) was the first newspaper in India.
  • It faced censorship due to criticism of British rule.
  • Mumbai Samachar (1822) is the oldest existing newspaper in India.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The first newspaper in the world was 'The Times' from London.

Print media became irrelevant after the invention of television and internet.

The first newspaper in India was published in an Indian language.

Memory Tips

Forms of print media: Newspapers, Magazines, Weeklies, Monthlies

History of printing: Chinese invented woodblock printing in 600 AD

Gutenberg invented movable type and printed the Bible in 1450

First newspaper in India: Bengal Gazette (1780), also called Hickey’s Gazette

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Introduction to Print Media for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication?
Key topics in Introduction to Print Media include Forms and Functions of Print Media, History of Printing and Early Newspapers, Evolution of Newspapers in India, Role of Print Media in Freedom Movement and Social Reform. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Introduction to Print Media for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Introduction to Print Media. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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