Theme

TWO DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR

ON

‘MEDIA IN CONTEMPORARY WORLD’

(JANUARY 22- 23, 2015)

Department of Mass Communication& Journalism

Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri

Venue: Mangala Auditorium & Old Senate Hall

We invite original and scholarly research papers from faculties, research scholars and students.

The media world is undergoing tremendous metamorphosis day by day. Technological revolution is supplementing this modernisation beyond our imaginations. The medium of human communication has evolved through the ages and now we are in a more advanced and complex digital era. Every single change in the media firmament has a direct impact on the activities of human life. Certainly these emerging trends and advances are a major concern in the field of media research too.  Mangalore University, Mass Communication and journalism department offers a platform to Teachers, research scholars and students to explore their thoughts and findings concerning the contemporary media through a national seminar and media fest. The Seminar will throw light on various aspects of communication ranging from radio, television, cinema, new media, public relations to changing trends and contemporary issues. The seminar will be an opportunity in engaging and understanding the media of contemporary world.

The papers embodying the systematic search and findings are invited from enthusiastic researchers and faculties.

Topics for the seminar include the following themes. Related topics are also acceptable.

• Ø Reality Shows on Television
• Ø Television and Children
• Ø Women in Indian Soap Operas
• Ø Talk Shows on Television
• Ø 24 hours News Channels
• Ø Women in Indian Cinema
• Ø Documentary Films in India
• Ø FM Radio in India
• Ø Community Radio
• Ø Media and Environment
• Ø Health Communication
• Ø Corporate Social Responsibility
• Ø Crisis Communication
• Ø Advertisement and Consumer Culture
• Ø Social Media and its implications
• Ø Citizen Journalism