Nepal media conference seeking paper abstracts (Martin Chautari)

Nepal media conference seeking paper abstracts (Martin Chautari)

Posted on: 06/01/2010Basic Journalism, NetworkingDeadline: 24/01/2009Country: Nepal

A March conference to discuss Nepali media is seeking presentations of papers based on recent research. The Media Research Conference will be held March 25 and 26 in Kathmandu. Deadline for abstratcs: January 24.

Public debate organization Martin Chautari (MC) is organizing the conference, which will aim to bring together researchers to discuss the media sector. Through the conference, MC hopes to augment critical and interdisciplinary discussion on various aspects of Nepali media.

Abstracts, research papers and presentations can be either in Nepali or English. Abstracts should not exceed 500 words. Final papers should be submitted by March 15. Only those selected for final presentation will receive an honorarium of NPR 10,000 (US$135). MC will cover travel, food and accomodation costs for participants from outside Kathmandu (but from within Nepal).

Media Research Conference 2010, Kathmandu
The transformation that Nepali media has undergone after the popular movement of 1990 is truly remarkable. This sector has influenced Nepali public life in important ways, Academics/ researchers have paid attention to various facets of this influential sector. However, Nepali media researchers have not come together to share and discuss their work in a conference setting. It is against this backdrop that Martin Chautari  (MC) is organising a Media Research Conference on 25-26 March 2010 (12-13 Chait 2066) with the aim of bringing together researchers. Through this conference MC hopes to augment critical and interdisciplinary discussion on various aspects of Nepali media. We welcome presentations of research papers based on recent research.

Please note:

Abstract, research paper and presentation could be either in Nepali or English.

Research abstracts (not exceeding 500 words) along with 2-page (max.) curriculum vitae should reach MC latest by 24 January 2010 (10 Magh 2066). The abstract can be sent by email, post, or delivered to the MC office.

Decision on submitted abstracts will be conveyed by email by 1 February 2010 (18 Magh 2066).

Final paper should be submitted by 15 March 2010 (2 Chait 2066).

Only those selected for final presentation will receive an honorarium of NRs. 10,000.

Travel fair (bus), food and accommodation cost of those participating from outside Kathmandu (but from within Nepal) will be borne by MC.

Date and venue of the Conference:  25-26 March 2010 (12-13 Chait 2066), Kathmandu

Organiser:
Martin Chautari
P O Box: 13470, Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: chautari@mos.com.np

For more information, go to http://www.martinchautari.org.np/call_for_research_research_conference_2010.html or e-mail chautari@mos.com.np.