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National Conference

About MRIU MRIU - Manav Rachna International University is an embodiment of

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Manav Rachna Vidyanatariksha which signifies the creation of human beings or individuals with attention to all components of

Women & Media: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

holistic growth. The concept of 'Manav' is accorded the fundamental

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and innovation. It is the foundation of technology and envisages the

status. "Vidyanatariksha" is a conjugation of the words 'vidya' and 'antariksha'. Vidya is knowledge, information, the basis of creativity

future. Antrikhsha means 'the sky', the space in which we belong or exist. It can be broken into 'Antar' and 'Iksha' which means inner desire. Hence in combination the core promise of Manav Rachna is to create such human beings as have inner desire to gain knowledge.

About Faculty of Media Studies & Humanities The Faculty comprises two departments namely Department of Media Studies and Department of English. Faculty of Media Studies and Humanities (FMeH) aims at imparting quality education in order

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

to cater the increasing demands of the industry. At FMeH, we take

Faculty of Media Studies and Humanities

up challenges that come with the existing as well as emerging corporate environments. The core strength of FMeH lies in the

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harmony among all its stakeholders: Students, Faculty, Staff and Management. It is our firm faith that value based learning can transform a student into an efficient professional and a responsible

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citizen.

The Faculty of Media and Humanities was founded in the year 2009.

instrumental in supporting the movement for women

It has two departments namely: Department of Journalism & Mass

emancipation. During the past decade, advances in information

Communication and Department of English. Department of

technology have facilitated a global communications network

Journalism & Mass Communication offers B.A (Journalism and

that transcends national boundaries and has an impact on

Mass Communication), M.A (Journalism and Mass Communication) and Ph.D (Journalism and Mass Communication).Department of English runs two courses namely B.A (Hons.) English a nd PhD. Highly qualified faculty adorned with Ph.D. degrees is the strength of both the Department. A large number of research scholars

public policy, private attitudes and behavior, especially of children and young adults. Everywhere the potential exists for the media to make a far greater contribution to the advancement of women. The present conference is an attempt

pursuing Ph.D. on various topics are already being guided by the

to understand the status, position and grip of women on both

faculty. We also have the facility of a studio for recording,

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evaluating and improving the public speaking skills of the students.

The proposed conference is expected to go a long way in making us aware of the issues related to the theme. It will also

About the theme of the Conference

provide a platform for healthy discussion among participants.

“There is no chance of the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved. It is not possible for a bird to fly on one wing.�

The Conference aims at fostering healthy and productive

- Swami Vivekananda

confronted by man in the modern age. The conference sets out to

interdisciplinary interactions among participants. The scholarly discourses will definitely help in explaining various issues

provide a unique platform which will constructively bind all diverse

Women have played a significant role from time immemorial.

thought processes.

Though the primary goal for women empowerment is to improve the quality of life of women but it has also deep ramifications in social, economic and political scenario. The media through its reach to people at large has been

We invite submissions for an abstract of a research-based paper in any of the relevant fields, including but not limited to:

Women in Media during pre and post- independence

Format for Submission

period

A) Abstract

Women and Identity Crisis

The 300 words abstract should be typed in 10 point, Times New

Feminist and Gender Studies.

Roman, normal font, single space. Use A4 size paper with margins-

Women in the age of Digital Media

Women, Media and Literature

Indian Cinema and Women

Women in Development Messages

Media and Heath Communication

Women in Print Media

Title: The title should be centered across the top of the first page

Women and Social Movements

and should have a distinctive font of 18 points Century. It should be

top: 1 inch; bottom: 1inch; left: 1.25 inches; and right: 1.25 inches.

B) Full Paper The Paper should not be of more than 2500 words typed in 10 point, Times New Roman, normal font, double space with margins-top: 1 inch; bottom: 1inch; left: 1.25 inches; and right: 1.25 inches.

in a bold font and in lower case with initial capitals.

CALL FOR PAPERS: Research papers are invited on the theme/ sub- themes

Authors’ Names and Addresses: The authors’ names and addresses

mentioned below. Papers not covered under the sub- themes,

should be centered below the title. These lines should be 9 points

but relevant to the main theme may also be sent.

Times New Roman.

Abstracts of about 300 words may be submitted electronically (as attachment in MS-word) by 18, January 2016, to suresh.fmeh@mriu.edu.in

After the acceptance of the abstract is communicated, full paper in soft copy is to be submitted by 05, February, 2016

All paragraphs must be indented. All paragraphs must be justified, i.e. both left-justified and right-justified.

References [1]

Last Name, and First Name, Book Title, Place: Press, Year.

[2]

Last Name, and First Name "Journal Paper Title", Journal Name, Vol. X, No. X, Year.

Note: 1. Selected papers will be published in the form of a

All the details regarding the conference can be had from

compendium after the conference.

the official website of MRIU:

2. If there is more than one author of a paper, individual

http://www.mriu.edu.in

registration will have to be done for all members of the team.

3. Name, institutional affiliation, e-mail, standard mailing address and phone/cell number should be mentioned while

CONFERENCE ADVISORS: 1. Prof. Umesh Kalra, Former IES & Advisor in Govt.

sending these papers

of India

Registration Fee: Faculty: Rs 1000/-

Dean, Faculty of Media studies and Humanities

Research Scholars: 700/Students: Rs.500 /Mode of Payment Registration fee can be paid through Demand Draft issued on any recognized bank, and drawn in favour of “Manav Rachna International University� payable at Faridabad. Onsite registration may also be done by depositing cash at the registration counter.

Manav Rachna International University 2. Dr. Sunil Kanta Behera Professor, Berhampur University 3. Dr. Anil Upadhyay Professor, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi 4. Dr. Sanjeev Bhanawat Professor, Rajasthan University 5. Dr. Anu Shukla Professor, Chaudhary Devilal University, Haryana

Accommodation:

6. Dr. Bandana Pandey

The outstation participants will have to make their own staying

Professor, Guru Jambeshwar University of Science

arrangements. However, all help will be accorded in this

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regard, if notified well in time.

7. Dr. J.S. Giri Rao

Manav Rachna International University

Professor, Berhampur University 8. Dr. Pitabas Pradhan Professor, Aligarh Muslim University 9. Dr. Atanu Mohapatra

CONFERENCE COORDINATORS: Dr. Vidushi Sharma (Associate Professor, FMeH) Dr. Suman Kumari (Assistant Professor, FMeH)

Director, Communication Cell

Mr. Dhiraj Arya (Assistant Professor, FMeH)

M.S. University, Baroda

Ms. Romica Bhat (Assistant Professor, FMeH)

10. Dr. Upkar Sagar Bhardwaj

Ms. Richa Sharma (Assistant Professor, FMeH)

Retd. Prof. and Head, Dept. of English Govt. P.G College Faridabad.

CONFERENCE CONVENER:

Dr. Suresh Chandra Nayak Associate Professor & HoD Faculty of Media Studies & Humanities Manav Rachna International University

Co- Convener: Dr. Sujata Assistant Professor, Department of English