Assam Don Bosco University

About

Designation : Professor
Department : Mass Communication
Date of Joining : 2011-08-01
Qualification : Ph.D(2011)Communication Information Sciences, NEHU, Shillong MA(1989)Theology(with Communication)Salesian Pontifical University, Rome MA(1996)Sociology)Annamalai University, Chennai MA(1998) Journalism and Mass Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University

Experience

Teaching details :
Bosco Mount, Tura (1989-2001) under North Eastern Hill University
(NEHU), English, Social Sciences (3 years)
National Institute of Social Communication Research and Training
(NISCORT, Ghaziabad, NCR Delhi (Visiting Professor for 12 years)
Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication) in MA and Diploma
courses affiliated to MC University, Bhopal and other Universities.
St Anthony’s College, Shillong, affiliated to NEHU for BA (Hons) level
Media courses (2004-2008) full time
Communication and Theology at Sacred Heart Theological College,
Shillong, (10 years as visiting faculty) Oriens Theological College,
Shillong (4 years as visiting faculty)
Taught in several colleges and institutes as visiting faculty for shorter
duration, or offered certificate courses
Conducted several journalism and workshops on media and
communication for teachers, student leaders, youth and other categories in
south Asian countries
Area of Interest :
Press and Social Responsibility
Journalism and Mass Communication Theory
Press and Media Laws
Journalism (Writing and Readability)
English and Language Development
Media Scenario in India
Communication Skills
Communication Theology
Public Relations and Crisis Communication
Orientation and research for PhD Scholars on social science topics

Founder :
Art-i, a national forum of professional artists
National Association for Tribal and Folk Media (NATFoM)
Media Faculties Network, (network of colleges with media studies at university level)
Media Research Group (MRG) to promote media research
Bosco Information Service (BIS) News service portal
Research : 20 Years

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Research and Publication

Book

1. Plathottam, G., History of Catholic Church among the Garos, Don Bosco Publications, volume NA, pages NA, 2019
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2. Plathottam, G., Public Speaking: Resource Book for effective communication, Bosco Education and Empowerment Society, volume NA, pages NA, 2016
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3. Plathottam, G., Press and Social Responsibility, Segment Publications, volume Na, pages NA, 2013
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4. Plathottam, G., Theological Perspective in Social Communication, Tej prasirini, volume NA, pages NA, 2010
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5. P. Jose, Plathottam, G., “Communication in Theological Formation”: the Salesian Experience” in Towards a Communication Theology,, Asian Trading Corporation, volume Na, pages NA, 2003
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Journal

6. T.B. Subha, Joseph Puthenpurakal, Shaji Joseph Puykunnel, Plathottam, G., Language Plurality, Biodiversity and Ethnicity: Identity and Change in Northeast India, Concept publishing company, volume Na, pages 158-173, 2006
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7. Puthenpurakal, J, Plathottam, G., Contribution o f Christianity to Language and Literature, Impact of Christianity on North East India, Vendrame Publications, volume NA, pages 334-374, 1996
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