PUCL Bulletin,
July 2003
Creative media workshop
Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group (MCRG) will hold a 4-day Creative Writers'
Workshop on Forced Displacement of Population from 6 to 10 November 2003
in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The workshop is intended for young academics,
media activists, and those working in the area of forced displacement.
The workshop will deliberate on patterns of media coverage of forced displacement, creative writing in response to conditions of displacement, and experimental media methods reflecting on conditions of forced displacement. Applications on plain paper are invited from interested candidates who (a) have 5 years experience in the field of media or creative writing, or engaged in protection of the victims of forced displacement, or hold post graduate degree in Social Sciences or Liberal Arts, and (b) have proficiency in English. Women, victims of displacement, media activists, and creative writers are particularly encouraged to apply.
An application must contain (a) all necessary particulars, (b) best specimen
of his/her creative writing, (c) a 500 to 1000 word write-up on how the
workshop is relevant to applicant's work and may benefit the applicant,
and (d) a letter of recommendation. Incomplete application will not be
accepted. Selected candidates will be offered accommodation, travel assistance,
and workshop material, and will have to pay registration fee of Rs. 1000/-.
Application can be sent by e-mail or hard copy (computer-set) and must
reach the following address by 31 July 2003 - The Co-ordinator, Creative
Media Workshop, Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group, 5 B, Mahanirban Road,
Kolkata, West Bengal 700 029, E-mail: mcrg@cal.vsnl.net.in