Call for Papers

Media Research Conference 2012

Department of Languages and Mass Communication, Kathmandu University (DoLMC, KU) and Martin Chautari (MC), Kathmandu,  are jointly organising third annual Media Research Conference on 1-2 April 2012 (19-20 Chait 2068) with the aim of bringing together researchers. Through this conference the organizers  hope to augment critical and interdisciplinary discussions on various aspects of Nepali media. We welcome presentations of research papers based on recent researches.

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 DoLMC or MC latest by 14 January 2012 (30 Poush 2068). The abstract can be sent by email, post, or hand-delivered to the DoLMC or MC.

Decision on submitted abstracts will be conveyed by email by 25 January 2012 (11 Magh 2068).

Final paper should be submitted by 18 March 2012 (5 Chait 2068).

No remuneration will be provided. However, outstanding papers will be published in the publications of DoLMC and Martin Chautari.

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

Date and venue of the Conference: 1-2 April 2012 (19-20 Chait 2068), Dhulikhel, Kavre.

Details about the conference can be obtained from:Nirmala Mani Adhikary, Hem Raj Kafle and Khagendra Acharya from Kathmandu University or Devraj Humagain, Harshaman Maharjan and Arjun Panthi from Martin Chautari .

Abstract to be sent at:

Department of Languages and Mass Communication, Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Kavre
P. O. Box 6250, Kathmandu
email: bodhi@ku.edu.np

Or

Martin Chautari
P.O. Box 13470
27 Jeetjung Marg, Thapathali
Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: 4102027/4238050/4240243

Email: conference@martinchautari.org.np