Symposium on Communication for Peace and Nonviolence
November 19-20, 2015
Venue: Mizoram Central University, Aizawl, Mizoram
Objectives:
1. To develop understanding of the Gandhian perspectives on communication for peace
and nonviolence.
2. To look at spaces and opportunities to promote the Gandhian model of nonviolent
communication especially amongst young people.
3. To delve on how communication for peace and nonviolence can contribute to
nurturing of social inclusion and intercultural dialogue.
4. To delve on how communication for peace and nonviolence can contribute to mutual
understanding and respect in our society.
5. To delve on how communication for peace and nonviolence can contribute to build a
pluralist framework for commonly share.
6. To prompt the media in Mizoram to promote peace and non-violence in the region.
7. To make the students, researchers and others in Mizoram University to understand the
benefits of peace and non-violence and also the role of media in harnessing the human
and cultural capital for the purpose.
Last date for submission of Abstract(s) : 9th November 2015
Last date for submission of full paper(s) :16th November 2015
Sub Theme:
1. Exploring and understanding the Paradigm of Nonviolent Communication and the
Gandhian Perspectives
2. Integrating Nonviolent Communication in Media Literacy Education for nurturing
social inclusion and dialogue for peace and tolerance in contemporary societies
3. Motivating young people to use different media forms in the North-East to promote
peace and nonviolence in the region (use of indigenous/traditional/mass media/social
media)
4. Incorporating Gandhian Model of Communication for peace and nonviolence in
Media Studies Curriculum
5. Inculcating Nonviolent Communication as a life skill
6. The Way forward: Developing action research & practical models of communication
for peace and nonviolence in our societies
Interested scholars/Intellectuals are invited to contribute Seminar Paper and submit
Abstract (Soft Copy) and full paper (in Soft and Hard copy) on the above topics
through E-mail: irenevarte@gmail.com
(Dr. V. RATNAMALA)
HOD i/c
(IRENE LALRUATKIMI)
Coordinator
Phone: 09436153912