They don’t really teach anything different at this college, they just teach it differently.

Institute of Career Studies tells us more BA(hons) journalism, LSR College, Delhi

Founded by Sir Sri Ram in memory of his late wife in 1956, Lady Sri Ram College (LSR) soon outstripped its modest beginnings in old Delhi and two years later, found itself in its present roomy location in south Delhi. LSR prides itself on its exploration of the humanities, social science and commerce and offers students a unique combination of resources to feed their intellectual and creative needs.

With approximately 2,000 students and over 150 faculty members, the college has become a byword for academic and extra- curricular achievements.

Essentially a liberal arts and social science university, the main undergraduate courses offered are in commerce, economics, education, English, Hindi, history, journalism, mathematics, philosophy, physical education, political science, psychology, Sanskrit, sociology and statistics. The post-graduate courses include commerce, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, Sanskrit, statistics, conflict resolution and peace building.

The journalism programme combines courses in journalism and communications with honours level components of economics and political science. Even better, the mentor programme allows each student to be apprentice to an accomplished journalist.

Close interaction with the mentor develops and hones the student’s skills in research, writing, reporting and editing, and helps her zoom in on an appropriate career.

Teaching incorporates lectures, workshops and seminars, while emphasising the importance of independent projects and extensive written assignments.

The distribution of application forms starts in the first week of June, costing Rs 200. By post, it would cost an additional Rs 100 as postal charges and the request should be sent to Lady Sri Ram College, Lajpatnagar, New Delhi- 110024. The application form can also be downloaded from the website (www.lsrcollege.org). The last date for submission of application forms is usually June 15.

Eligibility:

You should have passed one of the following examinations:

The Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, or an examination recognised as equivalent, with at least 70 per cent in English.

The General Certificate School Examination (GCSE) of the UK with at least three ‘O’ level and two ‘A’ level papers. The grades will be converted to percentages as per university guidelines.

For students who hold an International Baccalaureate (IB) degree, grades will be converted to percentages as per university guidelines to determine the equivalence of their grades with the Indian Board.

Pattern of exam

The question paper for journalism tests your knowledge of current national and international affairs, your written English and comprehension as well as your analytical skills.

How to prepare

You are likely to get comprehension passages with questions. GMAT and GRE guides by Barron, Kaplan and Princeton contain relevant comprehension exercises.

A range and depth of reading is necessary to enhance speed-reading skills, contextual understanding and vocabulary. For the verbal ability testing section, refer to Grammar by Wren and Martin, English Grammar by Mason and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. Webster’s online reference library also has grammar and usage sections as well as synonyms to practice from.

To brush up on your general knowledge, read the newspapers regularly and go through magazines like Outlook, Newsweek, CSR, Competition Master as well as the CSR Yearbook and Manorama Yearbook.

sample test paper

English

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

An unreasonable man tends to be the bane of existence of those around him. There is no one who does not mourn at his total lack of timing. If ever there is a wrong time for a statement, he is sure to find it. Given a party where everyone is vehemently anti-Communist he will spout Leninist rhetoric. At an art exhibition he will wax eloquent about the rival of the person whose work is on show.

1) He tends to

(a) put his foot in his mouth

(b) eat his own words.

(c) look a gift horse in the mouth

(d) take the law into his own hands.

General knowledge

Between which countries was a trilateral accord made to form an IT hub in Asia?

(a) India, Japan, China

(b) Pakistan, South Korea, India

(c) Pakistan, Japan, India

(d) Japan, China, South Korea.

Which foreign newspaper has become the first to pick up 13.85 per cent equity in Business Standard?

(a) The Sun

(b) Financial Times of London

(c) The New York Times

(d) None of these.

Sources: The Telegraph (Kolkata, India)