Learning with Somali Chowdhury: Tutoring Sessions

Began career with Hindustan Times, Kolkata. Worked both at the desk and as a reporter. Got exposure in various beats. Moved to Tata Teleservices (Corporate Communications) after securing first division in M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication) final exams. Joined Intrasoft technologies (123greetings.com) as Creative Analyst after being certified as Multimedia Specialist by Arena Multimedia.  Was one of the two candidates who qualified the State Level Eligibility test in Journalism & Mass Communication in the year 2005 and switched to the education sector. Taught for 3 years in Shri Shikshayatan College JMC dept (since its inception) as Full time Lecturer. Delivered lectures in both the honours and general programme of Journalism & Mass Communication. Was an examiner, paper setter and reviewer under the University of Calcutta during that time. Moved to A.J. Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia to teach M.A. students and pursue research. Coordinator of International Seminars, conferences and workshops with foreign journalists (from various African countries and SAARC nations) in  collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (Govt. of India) and the department of Convergent journalism while working as Asst. Professor in A.J. Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia. Was associated with a German project (Deutsche Welle) as a faculty at SOJNMS (IGNOU) and worked as Adjunct faculty at National Institute of Mass Communication (under PTU), New Delhi

The student is taught based on his/her capability and to meet the required level. Preparation of notes both through online resource/materials, books and journals. More emphasis on Hands on training. If any student is unable to grasp the subject, extra classes are provided for which no remuneration is asked for. Support to student about their time management and way of studying. Always take feedback from student about teaching method. Weekly review student about the progress. Update student about anything new that imight be coming. Organize test in a regular interval to get the real capability of student.