International Journalism & Communication Conference, 2015

05-07 February 2015, Lahore-Pakistan

The YRC (Youth Revolution Clan) supports all sorts of academic and research based dialogue
of social, economic and technical nature between local and foreign institutions. It holds
conferences, workshops, seminars and makes published as well as unpublished works
accessible to interested spheres in order to promote intellectual discussions.
Name, Logo and Theme of Conference:

THE CONFERENCE HAS A NEUTRAL CHARACTER AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY

POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR COMMERCIAL INFLUENCE
Chief Guest (Proposed):
H.E. MUHAMMAD SHAHBAZ SHARIF (Chief Minister of Punjab)

Venue and Dates: 28-29 April, 2015 at Lahore College for Women University
Organizers:

Youth Revolution Clan & Lahore College for Women University Lahore.

Proposed Co-Organizers:

Government of the Punjab

Academic Partners: INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES

Conference Theme:
The conference focuses on the impact of social, economic, political, technological and
educational changes on the practice of journalism. In a globalized world, where
comparative studies and international perspectives are more and more relevant for
understanding social processes, this conference aims to analyze the state of journalistic
profession by addressing problem areas and evaluating future possibilities.
PAPERS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS WILL BE READ IN THE CONFERENCE:
Media Ethics and Accountability
Media Law and State Intervention
Intercultural Dimensions of Media Ethics
Media Accountability vs. Freedom of Speech
Globalization of Media
Media Culture in Developing Countries
Media and Identity Challenges in the New Media
Monopolization in Media
Media Education
Qualitative and Quantitative Manpower
Creative Journalism
Depiction of Violence and Crime
Business Journalism
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Corporate Communication
Business Journalism as a Media Tool
The Social Media Factor
Outreach of Social Media
Social Media vs. Social Norms
Privacy and Social Media
Youth & Media

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THE PAPERS READ IN THE CONFERENCE WILL BE EVALUATED BY

AND PUBLISHED FOR INTERNATIONAL CIRCULATION.

CONFERENCE ADVISORY BOARD :

Dr. Mughees ud Din Sheikh
Mr. Aamir Rafique
Dr. Nadeem ul Hassan Gillani
Mr. Ather Ali Khan
Mr. Ahsan Akhtar Naz
Mr. Habib Akram

(Chairman)
(Member)
(Member)
(Member)
(Member)
(Member)

NATIONAL SPEAKERS:
Prof. Dr. Mughees-ud-din Sheikh (Senior Media Educationist)
Prof. Dr. Ashraf khan (Bahauddin Zakyra University, Multan)
Prof. Dr. Seemi Tahir (University of Balochistan Quetta)
Prof. Dr. Nisar Zuberi (Jinnah University for Women, Karachi)
Prof. Dr. Ahsan Akhtar Naz (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Prof. Dr. Anjum Zia (Lahore College for Women University
FOREIGN SPEAKERS:
Ingrid Mller (Senior Journalist, Germany )
Christian Mihr (Reporters Without Borders, Germany)
Jackie Majereus (Youth Journalism International, USA)
Mr. Ameer Hamza (Iran)
Mr. Micheal Gregory (Australia)
Ambassords & High Commisoners
RESPONSIBILITY & CONTACTS:
Dr. Anjum Zia (Conference Chair)
Cell: 0333-4508388
RIZWAN ANWAR (Chair Organizing Committee)
Cell: 0321-9406596, email: riz.perfection@gmail.com
Maha Jamil (Co-Chair Organizing Committee)
Cell: 0322-9090943 , email: maha.yrc@gmail.com

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
7-A CANAL PARK, Gulberg II, Lahore/Pakistan
Department of Mass Communication Lahore College for Women University

Email: conference@yrcinternational.com

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website: yrcinternational.com