[ecrea] International Conference on Media Diversity & Plurality

International Conference on

*Diversity & Plurality in Media - Reflections of Society
On 27 - 28th December, 2011- India*

The foundation of ancient Bhartiya (Indian) civilization is based upon 
the eternal concept of unity in diversity. To be diverse is the law of 
nature but there is an element of commonality in every creation. 
Integral Humanism is a social philosophy that explains the intricacies 
of human relationships within and with outside world. Communication as 
an essentiality of human behaviour and media as its extension has to be 
diverse in nature and scope.

But the organized media is structured in such a manner that it is 
conditioned to ignore the spectrum of the diversity and project certain 
activities, events, thoughts and ideologies more than the others. This 
does not result in media being a true representative of the society nor 
does it have the capacity to be objective. Do we live with these 
aberrations? Or else scholars and media persons should look for 
alternate structural options?

The International Conference on Diversity & Plurality in Media - 
Reflections of Society is organized by Makhanlal Chaturvedi National 
University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, set up by Act Number 
15 of 1990 of the Legislative Assembly of Madhya Pradesh and will take 
place in Bhopal, M.P., INDIA, during December 27th and 28th, 2011. The 
conference has the focus on the issues related to Diversity and 
Plurality from an Asian perspective. The conference serve as good 
platforms for media community to meet with each other and to exchange 
ideas.

*Conference Themes*

Unity in Diversity: Concept and Manifestation

Dynamics of Diversity in Media Structures

Democracy and Diverse Media Content

Ethnic Groups and Diversity in Media

New Media: Reality and Virtuality

Measuring Diversity and Plurality in Media

Training for Diversity and Plurality in Media content

Social Exclusion and Media

Strategic Communication and Managing Change

Defining Role & Function of Media in terms of Integral Humanism

Caste & Class in Media Structure & Content

Media and Politics of Minoritism

Societal Diversity and its Reflections in Media

Ethics in Diversified Communication

*Abstracts *

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Send the abstract and full papers to Prof. Devesh Kishore. The abstracts 
are peer reviewed by the experts committee in the respective fields. 
Only abstracts accepted for presentation would be notified for 
submitting the final and full papers. Accepted papers will be published 
in the conference proceeding.

Deadline for submission of abstracts .......................30 October, 2011

Deadline for Registration .....................................30 
November, 2011

Deadline for submission of full paper.......................30 November, 
2011

Conference........................................................27 & 
28 December, 2011

*Registration Fee:*

Till 30th Nov. 2011 After 30th Nov. 2011

Foreign delegates US$ 500 US$ 600

Indian delegates Rs.4000 Rs.5000

Students --- without boarding & lodging Rs. 1000 Rs. 1500

Students --- with boarding & lodging Rs. 2000 Rs. 2500

Spot registration : Rs. 500 / US$ 50 extra on the above rates.

Accommodation : Advance payment basis (See Travel and Accommodation)

Payment shall be made in the form of :

Demand Draft (in favour of The Registrar, MCRPVV payable at Bhopal) or

Online money transfer through bank (Central Bank of India, a/c No. 
1240585362, IFSC CODE: CBINO282728, Shahpura Branch, Shahpura, 
Bhopal-462016) or

Cash at our counter.

*Travel Grants *

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Faculty, Post doctoral fellows, Research Scholars may avail different 
kinds of travel grants/ fellowships under various exchange programs to 
attend the conference.

Many Institutions abroad and in India as well, offer travel grants for 
the purpose of research, presenting papers or to attend conferences 
overseas. We wish to welcome all those to avail such opportunity to 
attend the conference. Over 50 international and 150 national delegates 
would be accommodated in the conference. Hence we would like to invite 
the enthusiastic scholars, having such grants to visit India and present 
papers, to submit their abstracts early and fill up the registration 
fees (both online).

*Accommodation :*


Moderate accommodation will be arranged on request in the local hotels 
or guest houses on payment basis. Limited accommodation may be available 
in the hostel. Participants may also reserve the rooms on their own.

Bhopal ..........

the 'City of Lakes' .........

State Capital of Madhya Pradesh ..........

one of the greenest cities in India...........

Bhopal the 'City of Lakes' is the capital of Madhya Pradesh and is one 
of the greenest cities in India. The city has immense archaeological, 
historical and political importance attached to it and is a great 
tourism destination. Sitting on the fringe of the Malwa Plateau, which 
comprises half-broken plains and forests, the city has an 
amphitheatre-like quality, with a fair sprinkling of landscaped gardens 
and lakes. Explore heart of Incredible India Madhya Pradesh. Hindustan 
ka Dil! Weather in Bhopal during March will be warm and sunney. To know 
more about the city visit: http://www.mptourism.com/ ; 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal.

The venue is well connected by air, road and railways with every part of 
the country. Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is 15 km 
away from the heart of the city and the venue and is well connected to 
Mumbai, Indore and Delhi. Bhopal Railway Junction and Habibganj Station 
which are 5 km from the venue are major railheads in Mumbai -- Delhi 
broad gauge that has connection trains from all major cities in India. 
Daily Shatabdi expresses shuttle between Bhopal and Delhi. Lots of bus 
facilities, public and private, are available in Bhopal. All cities in 
the state are connected to Bhopal by bus services. Taxi Cabs are 
available with nominal charges for local visits.




Contacts


Director of International Conference:


Prof. Dr. Devesh Kishore,

Professor Research,

Mob. 09871448931

e-mail. (deveshkishore /at/ hotmail.com),

(deveshkishoreus2000us /at/ yahoo.co.in)

Submission of Abstracts and

Full Papers:


Prof (Dr.) Devesh Kishore,

Director of Conference,

M. 09871448931

e-mail : (deveshkishore /at/ hotmail.com)

Registration and Details of Programme:


Dr. Pavitra Shrivastava,

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National

University of Journalism and Communication,

B-38, Vikas Bhawan, Opposite,

Dak Bhawan, Press Complex,

Zone-1, M.P. Nagar, Bhopal - 462011 Mob. 09827258572,

e-mail- (mcuconference /at/ gmail.com)

Travel and Accommodation:


Dr. Chandar Sonane,

Registrar,

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National

University of Journalism and Communication, B-38, Vikas Bhawan, Opposite,

Dak Bhawan, Press Complex, Zone-1,

M.P. Nagar, Bhopal - 462011 Mob.09425092626

e-mail- (registrar /at/ mcu.ac.in)

Dr Sony Jalarajan Raj
Email    : (sonyjraj /at/ gmail.com)
Mobile  : 0060149605090