Osmania University Centre for International Programmes Osmania University Hyderabad, Telangana State

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1 Centre for International Programmes Hyderabad, Telangana State Two Day National Seminar on Media, Politics and Higher Education Call for Papers Higher education is a crucial segment in every country. Each and every student has a quintessential role to play in the growth of the nation. In fact they are the building blocks of the nation. The Greek philosophers believed that a successful nation needs a holistic approach to education. The growth of the nation depends on the quality of higher education a country could provide. Two important factors which play a significant role in the world of education are media and politics. A variety of initiatives have been undertaken by the government of our country to improve the quality of higher education. Media and politics have been influencing the course of higher education in innumerable ways. One could say that our country is embroiled immensely in the intricacies of media and politics. Undoubtedly these elements proved to be predominant forces in the making of the New India. The introduction of media education has brought remarkable changes in the level of reception from the students. Especially, digitization of universities reduced both time and space in research. Multimedia and ICT proved to be effective tools in the world of education. Politics on the other hand has become a key factor in maintaining the quality of education. It s a proven fact that the political decisions decide the fate of any nation. In the recent days, politics have dominated the academia in our country. It s over indulgence may also be disruptive at times and eventually lead to decadence. The politics of today influences the prospects of the entire nation, and hence there is a need for restoration and deliberation. The political climate in the higher education has been unstable in the recent past. Many untoward incidents have been witnessed in the academic corridors and media has played its role in bringing it to light. However the academia needs a strong support from media and politics to sustain its goals and establish itself as a hub of knowledge. The seminar Media, Politics and Higher Education will have scholarly papers on the above topic. We invite papers from students, research scholars, academicians, teachers, journalists and politicians on the topic. The seminar does not restrict articles to the above topic and hence encourages articles / papers on several sub topics mentioned below. Themes & Sub Themes: Importance of Higher Education and its philosophy Higher education and social change Higher education, quality and complexities Media and politics in Higher education Ethics and Values Education and higher education - building competence

2 Approaches to Media and politics in Higher Education Role of Media and politics in Higher Education Advantages and Short comings of media in Higher Education Higher Education Politics and policy making Political culture and media in Higher Education Philosophical Schools of Education Idealism, Naturalism, Pragmatism and Existentialism Contemporary issue of Higher Education Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization Media, ICT and Educational Technology in Higher Education Crisis Management in Higher Education International understanding and peace education Role of media Promoting National Integration in Higher Education Indian thinkers on Media and Politics in Higher Education Media and modernization in Higher Education Principles of Media and Politics in Higher Education Current status and problems of Higher Education Initiative of Politics in Higher Education Media and Politics in Higher Education New Trends and Developments Quality Assurance in Higher Education NAAC, NCTE, and Quality Council Environment education Policies and programmes With a sprawling campus of nearly 1600 acres and buildings of majestic beauty and architectural splendor,, is perhaps, the largest higher education system in the Country. It is a home to nearly 30,000 students pursuing their higher studies in its Campus, Constituent, Affiliated Colleges and District Centres. Its faculty and staff number nearly It is a multifaculty and multidisciplinary university, offering rich and varied courses in the fields of Humanities, Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Engineering, Technology, Commerce and Business Management, Information Technology and Oriental Languages. The University s strategic planning, teaching-and-learning policies and research direction have always emphasized respect for the concerns of the society and the need to address the issues that challenge it. In recognition of its excellent academic achievements, had the distinction of being awarded the 'A' Grade status by the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission, Government of India in the year 2008.

3 OUCIP Centre for International Programmes came into existence in August 2006 after the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, handed over the management and administration of the American Studies Research Center (ASRC) to. It is housed in the building complex of the ASRC and has inherited its academic and infrastructural strengths. However, OUCIP has broadened its scope and added new fields of study from humanities and social studies to American Studies. This was done with the realization that a single discipline Centre with a single source of funding was neither possible nor feasible in the context of the growing need for multi- and inter-disciplinarity within the academia. It was also felt that located in the city of Hyderabad, needed to reflect the multi dimensional growth and reach of the city that has been evolving as a major hub for the new knowledge s emerging in different fields. OUCIP was thus conceived to complement the special status of the City in which it is located while retaining its strength in the disciplines of American Studies and International Relations acquired over four decades. Paper Presentation Abstract should be only in 300 words MS Word format with Times New Roman, 12 Font, along with Title, Author /s names, Address, . Presentation facilities: Multimedia projectors for Power Point presentations (MS office) will be made available. Conference Important Dates 1. Last date for submission of Abstract: 15 th July Abstracts Confirmation : 25 th July, Registration : Registration after the confirmation of abstract Registration Fee (Includes Boarding & Lodging and Conference Kit): S.No. Category Registration Fee 2 Research Scholars, O.U & Other Universities 1. National Delegates 2000/- 1,000/- 1500/- 3. Accompanying Person*** 2,000/- **Student or Research Scholar should send a certificate duly signed by Head of the Institution and should carry valid ID proof. Student category conference material will be provided. ***Conference Material will not be provided to Accompanying person. Mode of Payment: Bank draft in favor of Director, Centre for International Programmes payable at Hyderabad, T.S., India.

4 Communication hub: Prof. A. Karunaker, Ms. Sameera Khundmiri Convenor, Librarian Director, OUCIP OUCIP Hyderabad Hyderabad Telangana State, India. Telangana State, India. Mb. No: Contact ext: 41 Contact ext: 31 Mrs. G. Sandhya Programme Assistant OUCIP Hyderabad Telangana State, India Contact ext: 44 For General query & Abstract submission For Accommodation request Website : oucipprogrammes@gmail.com : oucipreservations@gmail.com :

5 Registration Form 1. Name In Block Letters: 2. Designation: 3. Mailing Address with PIN Code and (Entire correspondence will be through ) 4. Contact Number with country & local code Mobile : Office : Residence : 5. Demand draft No. Amount Date: Bank: 6. Category National Delegate Research Scholar Accompanying person (Research Scholars are requested to submit ID card from the University as a proof.) 7. Payable at (Name of the bank) 8. I am interested in contributing the paper YES / NO If Yes send the abstract to oucipprogrammes@gmail.com 9. Title of the paper 10. I am interested in reserving accommodation YES / NO If Yes mail to oucipreservations@gmail.com 11. I am accompanied by family and needs food and YES / NO accommodation on payment basis If Yes Payment Particulars DD/Cheque NO Dt: Bank: Branch: Amount: (Very limited accommodation first come first serve basis) Note: All the participants should send s to the concerned sections along with print form of registration duly signed along with DD Date Place Signature of the Participant