Department of PG Studies and Research in Journalism and Mass Communication
The Post Graduate Department of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a two-year MA and Ph.D programmes on regular basis and One Year PG Diploma in Kannada Journalism through Distance Education mode.
Apart from a syllabus that spans across all theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline, the department conducts special lectures, workshops and seminars inviting communication scholars and media experts to assure academic excellence. Internship with media organizations is an integral part of the programme. Department publishes Sahyadri Times a daily laboratory newspaper. The Department has a modern television studio . Students broadcast news packages in 'Sahyadri TV' youtube Channel.
Vision Statement
To become a center of excellence for teaching, training, and research in mass media to provide high quality value-based education to all through various modes to meet global challenges.
Mission & Goals
- To foster creativity in teaching, learning and research for building knowledge base and promoting quality initiatives
- To provide access to education to all sections of the society
- To develop human resources needed in media organizations.
Facilities
- Print Media lab for publication of a daily practice journal
- Television studio for practical training in television and radio production
- An Archive of Newspapers and Magazines.
Chairman
Dr. Sathyaprakash M. R
Year of Establishment
2003
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in Journalism and Mass CommunicationKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA 08282-256324 9886836660 08282-256255 jmckuvempu@gmail.com
Teaching Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication in Kuvempu University
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Prof. Poornananda D S Professor
Qualification:M.A., M.S., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Film Studies, Development Communication,Environmental Communication, Communication theory -
Dr. Varghese P A Professor
Qualification:M.A., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Communication Theories, Radio Studies, NewMedia Technology, Qualitative Research -
Dr. Sathish Kumar Professor
Qualification:M.C.J, Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Print Media, Folk Media, Media Law, Photojournalism, Development Communication -
Dr. Sathyaprakash M. R Associate Professor
Qualification:M.S.Communication, Ph. D.,
Area of Specialisation: Film Studies, Development Communication, Television studies, Advertising -
Ms. Rumana Tanveer S Guest Lecturer
Qualification:Please Provide,
Area of Specialisation: Please Provide
Research Project of Journalism and Mass Communication in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An exploratory study of Gulbaraga Television system for rural communication | Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad | Prof. Leela Rao, | D.S. Poornananda | 100000 | Completed |
| 2 | An evaluation of effectiveness of rural development programmes in Karnataka | Government of Karnataka | Prof. H.S Eswara | D.S. Poornananda | 186000 | Completed |
| 3 | Development-induced displacement and the Media: framing of displacement issues | UGC | D.S. Poornananda | Nil | 576554 | Completed |
| 4 | Media use and influence among the Hasalas of Shivamogga district | UGC-UPE Project, University of Mysore | D.S. Poornananda | Nil | 100000 | Ongoing |
| 1 | of New Media on Family Communication and Relationships | Kuvempu University | None | 45000 | Ongoing | |
| 1 | Role of Folk Arts as Media of Communi cation: A Study with Special Reference to Malnad Karnataka | Kuvempu University | Dr.Sathish Kumar | - | 45000 | Completed |
| Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Bheerappa Tirakappannavar | Part Time | 106 | 2022-07-14 | Role of Community Radio Stations in the Development of Kitturu Karnataka: A Study. | 2028-07-13 | NO | - |
| 2 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Abhishek C | Part Time | 107 | 2022-07-14 | To be finalised | 2028-07-13 | NO | - |
| 3 | Arts | Dr. Varghese P A | Adnan Abdulrahman Naef Farhan (Yemen 06623473) | Full Time | 244/12-04-2016 (Temp) | 2016-04-12 | Social Media and the Arab Spring: A Case Study of Yemen | 2020-12-30 | NO | Nil |
| 4 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Rasuma C | Part Time | 37 | 2022-07-14 | To be finalised | 2028-07-13 | NO | - |
| 5 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Sachin N J 237037083589 | Full Time | 525 | 2020-01-31 | Abhivruddhi Samvahana Madhyamavagi Chalanachitra: Ayda Kannada Chalanachitragala Ondu Vishleshanatmaka Adhyayana ( Film as medium of development communication: An analytical study on selected Kannada films) | 2024-01-31 | YES | Kuvempu University |
| 6 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Padmavathi K 433644628040 | Part Time | 526 | 2020-01-31 | Kannada Dinapathrikegalalli Covid-19 Varadigarike: Ondu Adhyayana ( Coverage of Covid-19 in Kannada Dailies: A Study) | 2024-01-31 | NO | - |
| 7 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Harshavardhana P R 578597359931 | Part Time | 528 | 2020-01-31 | Tulu Chitraranga: Belavanige, Samasyegalu mattu Savalugala Ondu VishleshanAthmaka Adhyayana (Tulu Film Industry: An Analytical Study of its Development, Problems and Challenges) | 2024-01-31 | NO | - |
| 8 | Arts | Dr. Varghese P A | Mahadeva Swamy KN 3237 2900 1915 | Part Time | 637 | 2010-08-30 | REACH ACCESS AND UTILIZATION PATTERNS OF NEW MEDIA AMONG THE DALIT COMMUNITY IN SHIVAMOGGA | 2018-12-31 | NO | Nil |
| 9 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Sangeetham B G | Full Time | 925 | 2021-09-07 | Janapada Kalegalu mattu Kannada Cinema: Ondu Vishleshanathmaka Adhyayana (Folk Arts and Kannada Cinema: An Analytical Study) | 2024-09-07 | NO | - |
| 10 | Arts | Dr. Sathish Kumar | Bhavya Shetty | Part Time | 926 | 2021-09-07 | Folk Rituals and Their Symbolism: A Semiotic Analysis of Bhutharadhane | 2025-09-07 | NO | - |
| 11 | Arts | Dr. Varghese P A | Ravikumar.P 7631 0516 4601 | Part Time | JMS:01(01)/ 30-03-2012 | 2012-03-30 | ROLE OF COMMINICATION IN SOCIAL CONVERGENCE AND COMMUNAL HARMONY : A CASE STUDY IN BHADRAVATHI | 2017-12-31 | NO | Nil |
| 12 | Arts | Dr. Varghese P A | Rumana Tanveer.S 9351 0157 3765 | Part Time | KU/AC/Ph.D: PRG-02/27-12-2013 | 2013-12-12 | FACTORS INFLUENCING MEDIA UTILIZATION AMONG MUSLIM WOMEN | 2019-12-31 | NO | Nil |
| 13 | Arts | Dr. Varghese P A | Wahengbam Rorrkychand Singh 2410 6249 3910 | Part Time | KU/AC/Ph.D: PRG-03/27-12-2013 | 2013-12-27 | FACTORS AFFECTING JOURNALLISTIC FREEDOM IN THE NORTHEASTERN STATES OF INDIA | 2018-12-31 | NO | Nil |
| 14 | Arts | Dr. Varghese P A | Manjunatha.K.M 7245 3286 7317 | Part Time | KU:JMS:Ph.D: PRG-139/15-12-2014 | 2014-12-15 | IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BEHAVIOUR OF YOUNG PEOPLE | 2019-12-31 | NO | Nil |