International Seminar – Call for Papers 9 January 2012, in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication,

University of Calcutta, India.

University of Calcutta

(Oldest University in India Established on 24^th January 1857)

International Seminar on Media

Organized By:

Department of

Journalism and Mass Communication,

 on 9^th January, 2012.

“Issue of Journalistic Ethics and Freedom in the Contemporary Age of Digital Media”

Sub – Theme:-

             I. Technical Strides and Development

             II. Significance and Role of Media

1. Political Influence
2. Commercial Influence
3. Priority
4. Credibility and
5. Timeliness

             III. Impact on Security, Economy, Society and Entertainment

Last Date for submission of Abstract and Full Paper for the publication with ISBN No. that will be   

released on the 9^th January 2012 in the Inaugural Day is on 31^st December, 2011.

The soft copy of the abstract and full-paper to be sent to–

cujmcseminar2012@gmail.com and tapatibasu@tapatibasu.com

 The Hard Copy of the Abstract and Full Paper along with the Demand Draft should reach within  31^st December, 2011.

For registration: - Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- to be drawn in favour of “Journalism Congress” payable at Kolkata to reach:

Professor. Dr. Tapati Basu.

Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication,

University of Calcutta,

Senate House,

87/1, College Street,

Kolkata – 700 073.

Email:  tapatiindia@yahoo.co.in

            tapatibasu@tapatibasu.com

            tapatiindia@gmail.com

Guidelines for Contributors

1. Original Research papers, articles, case studies, executive experience sharing on business and areas connected with management are welcome.
2. Two copies of the type script, typed in double space on A4 size paper with 1 ½ inch margins on all sides, should be submitted. The first page should have the title of the paper and name(s) of author(s) with institutional affiliation and email id and mobile number. The second page should start with the title of the paper, followed by text. Name(s) of author(s) should not appear anywhere in the text.
3. A soft copy of the type script in MS Word Document Format (.doc) should be emailed to the editor at: cujmcseminar2012@gmail.com and tapatibasu@tapatibasu.com.
4. The length of the paper including tables, diagrams, illustrations, etc should not exceed 10 double spaced pages. The word limit is 3500 words.
5. The type script should be accompanied by an abstract in about 200 words along with a declaration that the paper has not been published or sent for publication elsewhere.
6. The style of referencing should be as per APA 6^th edition.
7. All contributors will be subjected to blind peer review. The decision of the editorial committee will be final. Paper not accepted for publication will not be returned.
8. Academicians, Professionals, Journalists, Students and Research Scholars can apply for the registration.

For the Participants

1. All the participants have to pay Rs. 500/- as said above. After their payment their articles will be published whether they able to be present in the seminar or not. As we can understand that due to certain reasons sometimes people are unable to be present in the seminar after paying the registration fees also. Those who have paid the registration but are unable to be present their publication will be send by post to them.
2. Those who are participating and have made their registration and will be present in the seminar have to reach Kolkata, India on 8^th January 2012. The seminar will be inaugurated in the Senate Hall, University of Calcutta on 9^th January 2012 and on 10^th and 11^th January 2012 it will be held in Gitanjali Auditorium, Surendra Nath College for Women, Kolkata.
3. The accommodation with breakfast and dinner for the participants will be arranged in a reasonable rate near the venue. The amount for their expenses has to be paid by them.