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Dr Vidisha Madonna D'souza

Assistant Professor - PG Coordinator

COMMUNICATION

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Communication

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https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/522135

Professional QualificationPaper PresentationsWorkshop/Conference/Training ProgrammeContribution Through Clubs And CommitteesPrevious ExperienceFaculty Development ProgramResource PersonsResearch Ids

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
PhDMedia StudiesChrist (Deemed to be University)Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560027
MPhilMedia StudiesChristHosur Road - Bangalore
MS CommCommunicationChristHosur Road, Bengaluru - 560029
Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
KSETMass Communication & JournalismCleared
PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Construction of Prime Time Television News DiscussionsChrist (Deemed to be University)Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru - 56002917-02-201730-10-2024Awarded

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Sharing Life, Strengthening Bonds: Micro-influencers in IndiaNavigating Digital Transformation in Media, Public Relations, and AdvertisingAsian Media Information and Communication CentreInternational09-10-2025MumbaiIndia3 days
Mediating Constituents of a regular English Television News PresentationMediatron 2018Jyothi Nivas College Autonomous, Centre for Media StudiesNational11-09-2018Jyothi Nivas College Autonomous, BengaluruIndiaOne day
On the Use of Rhetoric in Indian English Television News DiscussionsMedia Meet 2017 - NEW Media ExpressionsChrist (Deemed to be University)National28-07-2017Christ (Deemed to be University), BengaluruIndiaTwo Days
Understanding the Uses and Gratifications of Online News Portals in IndiaMedia Meet 2015 - Power of VisualsChrist (Deemed to be University)National12-08-2015Christ (Deemed to be University), BengaluruIndiaThree Days
The Use of Rhetoric on Television NewsInternational Conference on Media and Communication Studies 2017Amity UniversityInternationalAmity University, RajasthanIndiaThree Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
OthersUniversityDr Vidisha DSouza07-03-2026One Voice, Many Channels: The Art of Integrated Marketing Communications2 hours
SeminarNationalDr Vidisha DSouza18-02-2026PRCAI Academia Conclave - Bangalore chapter4 hours
OthersUniversityDr Vidisha DSouza15-09-2025Guest Lecture on PR agencies1 hour
OthersUniversityDr Vidisha DSouza30-08-2025Media in B2B Marketing2 hours
WorkshopUniversityDr Vidisha DSouza23-08-2025Pitching for PR - Workshop2 hours
OthersUniversityDr Vidisha DSouza09-08-2025Integrated Media2 hours
OthersUniversity26-07-2025Media Strategy2 hours
OthersNationalSchool of Communication & Media Studies and Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI)25-02-2025Bengaluru Academic Conclave1 DaySt Joseph's University
SeminarUniversity19-12-2024Digital Transformation of PR1 hour 30 minutes
OthersLocalMA Advertising and Public Relations19-10-2024Rabona12 hoursManyata Tech Park
StateMA Advertising and Public Relations18-09-2024Artisans for Impact8 hoursSJU
OthersLocalVidisha D'Souza14-08-2024Doordarshan visit2 hours
OthersLocalVidisha D'Souza08-08-2024All India Radio visit2 hours
OthersLocalVidisha D'Souza07-08-2024Visit to Nirvana2 hoursBengaluru
OthersLocalVidisha D'souza06-08-2024Bud India - Ad Agency visit2 hours
OthersLocalVidisha D'Souza05-08-2024Media Management - Industry visit2 hoursBengaluru
OthersLocalVidisha D'Souza29-07-2024Vijayavani - Industry visit2 hours
SeminarNationalPRCAI and St Joseph's University01-03-2024AI and the Attention Seeking Economy2 hours
SeminarNationalPRCAI and School of Communication26-02-2024PRCAI - Public Relations Consultants Association of India4 hoursSt Joseph's University
SeminarNationalII MA APR students09-11-2023Inkarnate Literature festival6 hours
WorkshopLocalVidisha DSouza13-10-2023Writing for Public Relations2 hours
WorkshopLocalPRCAI and School of Communication30-09-2023PRCAI Workshop2 hoursAV Room, PG Block, SJU
WorkshopLocalVidisha26-08-2023Good and Bad Press Releases2 hoursBengaluru
NationalIQAC, SJC07-01-2021REVISED NAAC NORMS AND PROCEDURESOne week or moreonline
InternationalDepartment of Communication13-02-2020Mediacon 2020Two daysBengaluru
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Navigating Digital Transformation in Media, Advertising, and Public RelationsConferenceInternationalAsian Media Information and Communication Centre and SNDT Women's University09-10-2025Mumbai3 days
Teaching, Learning and EvaluationWorkshopUniversitySt Josephs University23-03-20246 hours
Mentoring and Basic counselling SkillsWorkshopUniversitySamagra01-11-202330 hours

Contribution Through Clubs And Committees

Contribution through Clubs
Name of ClubRoleStart DateEnd Date
THE JOSEPHITE CHOIRCoordinator01-06-201601-04-2020
IMAGES (VISCOM)Coordinator01-06-201530-04-2025

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Assistant EditorSiliconIndia02-01-201307-06-2013

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
'Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A two-day workshop on Outcome-Based Education'WorkshopOthersSt Josephs UniversityBengaluru25-07-202526-07-2025
'Broadcast Journalism, Visual Story Telling and Pedagogical Practice'FDPs attendedInternationalSchool of Communication and Media Studies, St Joseph's UniversityBengaluru08-07-202512-08-2025
Social Science Research Methods: Exploring Theories, Practices and Applications in Contemporary StudiesFDPs attendedNationalSt. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru - the Post-Graduate Department of Studies and Research in Journlaim and Mass CommunicationMysuru13-02-202519-04-2025
A step by step guide to write a good research paperFDPs attendedOnlineResearch Foundation of IndiaIndia19-12-202430-12-2024
FDP: A series of communication workshops for the modern classroomFDPs attendedOthersSchool of Communication and Media StudiesSt Joseph's University18-09-202428-03-2025
Statistical Analysis with ExcelFDPs attendedNationalResearch Foundation of India and RFI-CareIndia20-06-202425-06-2025
NATIONAL FACULTY DEVELOPMEMT PROGRAMME ON “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS” NeAT IPR-2022FDPs attendedNationalTERESIAN RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY CELL (TRACC) In association with INSTITUTE OF MINERALS AND METERIAOnline08-02-202214-02-2022
HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION & TESTING, AND QUESTIONNAIRE PREPARATIONWorkshopNationalSt Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala and Lore & Ed Research Associatesonline28-01-202230-01-2022
Academic Writing and Communication Skills, Research Methodology, Reference Management and Academic PWorkshopInternationalARCHBISHOP KAVUKATTU CENTRAL LIBRARY in association with LORE & ED RESEARCH ASSOCIATESonline24-07-202123-08-2021
National Level Virtual Seminar on Media & Its 4 PillarsSeminarNationalPG Department of Journalism and Mass communication - St Paul's Collegeonline10-07-202110-07-2021
Media and Gender: Perspectives, Issues & ChallengesConferenceInternationalDept of Communication B'Lore University, Dept of Journalism and Mass Communication - St Paul's ColleOnline25-02-202126-02-2021
2020 Faculty Development Program on NAAC Accreditation Assessment : Mastering Criteria 1-to-7FDPs attendedNationalNirmal Integrated Consultancy (Team-NIC) in association with International Association of Research SOnline30-05-202030-05-2020
FDP - Online Teaching and LearningFDPs attendedOthersSt. Joseph's College (Autnomous)St. Joseph's College (Autnomous)13-05-202021-06-2020
Media Responsibility during the PandemicOthersInternationalDepartment of Humanities, Surana College, PeenyaBengaluru06-05-202006-05-2020
Webinar on Flip Marketing: Digital 101OthersNationalSuraj NambiarBengaluru21-04-202021-04-2020
Journalism in the Time of COVID 19SeminarInternationalDepartment of Media Studies, Christ UniversityBengaluru06-04-202006-04-2020
Innovations in Teaching and Learning and Research Methodology & Data Analysis using SPSS and AMOTraining ProgramNationalSt Joseph's College (Autonomous) & Primax FoundationSt Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bengaluru07-02-201909-02-2019
Formation of Jesuit University with a DifferenceWorkshopNationalSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bengaluru17-10-201818-10-2018
6th International Conference on Issues and Challenges in Doctoral Research - ICICDRConferenceInternationalITM University, Gwalior and Global Academy of DoctoratesBengaluru25-08-201825-08-2018
Media Meet 2017ConferenceNationalChrist (Deemed to be University)Bengaluru28-07-201729-07-2017
Ignatian Spirituality and Jesuit CollaborationSeminarOthersAshirvad & St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bengaluru18-01-201720-01-2017
PhD Course WorkOthersOthersChrist (Deemed to be University)Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru14-12-201515-06-2015
Staff Enrichment ProgrammeFDPs attendedOthersSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bengaluru19-11-201520-11-2015

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
Workshop on News Analysis and Media LiteracySession TalkCollege levelAshirvad, Centre for Learning15-06-2023Ashirvad, Centre for LearningIndia
Thesis WritingInvited TalkUndergraduate13-03-2019Christ (Deemed to be University)India
SemioticsInvited TalkUG/PG students trainingNational Institute of Fashion and Technology26-10-2018National Institute of Fashion and Technology, BengaluruIndia

Research Ids

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