Importance Of English Language In Journalism

ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN JOURNALISM

Introduction

English is a universal language is the common phenomenon appeared in the thousands of newspapers and magazines in the recent years. “‘English Rules’ is an actual example, presenting to the world an uncomplicated scenario suggesting the universality of the language’s spread and the likelihood of its continuation .” Through this one can understand that the English language is one of the most extensive and expensive languages in the world.It becomes a journalistic language in which striking words can be used to tell a story with vivid details. In English for Journalists, Wynford Hicks writes that the best advice to a journalist is : “write for your reader. You should use a clear form of English, avoiding jargon, slang, pomposity, academic complexity, obscurity…”

Objectives of a Journalist

Language plays a pivotal role in journalism. Over the past three decades, the language of journalism has been taken care. Journalism and English

Among all the LSRW skills, journalism requires strong writing skills. Specific language skills are developed through journalism, such as, sports, academic, employment etc. Vocabulary building stimulates the reader to pursue a type of terminology such as medical, government, sports etc. Language in journalism provides the unique opportunities for readers to explore his/her sense of self and his/her relationship to the broader community. Essay writing, descriptions and narratives improve the critical and logical thinking skills of the reader. The language style of the articles attracts the reader. Fantastic unity, coherence and cohesion will be maintained throughout the article or programmes in the media. Now-a-days in engineering colleges, the newspaper, radio, T.V. become the part of the curricular activities. In our college, our management has provided the said facilities to the students to improve their skills and personality