Two day international conference held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10 2020:
A two day international conference on "Media, Culture and Society: Influence of Social Media on Education", was organised by Department of Anthropology, Kha Manipur College, Kakching in collaboration with Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development (CESD), MU at MIMS auditorium today.
Jarnail Singh, Vice-Chancellor, MU, graced the function as the chief guest while Professor Ch Ibohal Meitei, Director CESD MU attended as functional president.
Prof G P Prasain Dean, School of Social Sciences, Manipur University, Dr Akkaparon Nuemaihom, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Buriram Rajabhat University, Thailand, P Raghu Principal, Kha Manipur College, Kakching, Prof Stephen Epstein, Department of English, M C University, Chiangmai, Thailand, Dr P Dhaneshori, convener were also present at the function.
Jarnail Singh highlighted the importance of social media in changing the scenario of the society and motivated the researchers to study deeply regarding social media and its impact in the society.
The conference focuses on various topics namely, internet and social media in changing culture, Social media in acculturation and child rearing with the changing impact of social media, influence of digital media in the changing lifestyle and culture, role of social media and technology on education issues and challenges.
3 technical sessions and more than 70 papers were presented by various faculties from different colleges in the State.