Cover of "Pathirikaiiyil Walikatti”
PRESS RELEASE 30th October 2009 Tamil Handbook on Journalism –Pathirikaiiyil walikatti” 2009-11-05 The Sri Lanka Press Institute announces the publication of the latest handbook on journalism in Tamil.
The need for such a book was urgent as there is a serious scarcity of textbooks and teaching material both in Sinhala and Tamil.
This handbook will help Sri Lankan Tamil journalism practitioners and students to understand the newest trends and concepts in the field. The fundamental basics of journalism are also included in the publication.
The book is divided into two parts; the first section dealing with the principles of journalism and the second one concentrating on the practical aspect of the profession.
The chapters include: How an event is turned into news, The history of Tamil journalism, grammar and style, news writing, sub editing, radio journalism, photojournalism, television journalism, web journalism, ethics, law, parliamentary reporting, court reporting, investigative reporting, science reporting etc.
The editor of this handbook is veteran journalist T. Sabaratnam who has over 40 years of experience in the journalism field both in the English and Tamil medium.
He was assisted by Mr P Balasingham Director Sri Lankan College of Journalism
M N.M Ameen, editor Nawamani Publications Ltd
Mr K. Kunarasa news editor Thinakaran
Ms M.S Thevagowry Sri Lanka College of Journalism
Sri Breindaran Sri Lanka College of Journalism
K.Rushangan- Journalist
Mr.Thaha Muzammil Deputy Editor-Nawamani
Mr.N Selvakumaran –Dean-Faculty of Law –Colombo University
Mr V.A Thiruganasuntharam-Advisor SLBC
Ms Ananthi Balasingham- retired journalist
This book is recognized by the National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka.
The book was compiled in accordance with similar handbooks produced by media experts from Kenya, Afghanistan, Philippines, Cambodia and Australia
The Tamil handbook on Journalism, which is available at the Sri Lanka Press Institute is a must in every library, media institution, and an essential read for journalists and students interested in journalism.
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