Completed PhDs

Title : Communication strategy and propoganda techniques of communist movement in Kerala (1930-1957)

Author: Priyamol M S

Thesis supervisor: Dr. C D Chakkappan

Year: 2005

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/19948

Title: Agenda-Setting functioning of the Indian press with specific relevance to the press in Kerala

Author: Sucheta Nair

Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Syed Amjed Ahmed

Year: 2008

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/13367

Title: An exploratory study of portrayal and negotiation of culture in malayalam television serials

Author: Shaju P P

Thesis Superisor: Prof. Syed Amjed Ahmed

Year: 2011

Title: Role of prnt and traditional media in popularising science in rural Kerala: a case study of Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishath

Author: Muhammadali N

Thesis Superisor: Prof. Syed Amjed Ahmed

Year: 2008

Abstract: The study generally aimed to examine the role of KSSP (Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishath)’s communication policies and strategies in popularising science among rural people. It specifically aimed to find out the use of print and traditional media of KSSP as science information source and to identify the socio demographic variables that influenced the use of KSSP print and traditional media. The study analysed the audience’ perceived satisfaction with KSSP media in terms of their form and content. The study identified the pattern of the use of non-KSSP communication channels as science information sources by rural people. It further measures the level of Public Understanding of Science (PUS) among users and non-users of KSSP communication channels in rural area. Based on the study the researcher identified that the use of traditional media used by KSSP as an annual feature was far more popular than other media as a science information source. Contrary to the previous studies, the study found that gender had no role in defining the use pattern of KSSP science communication channels. Though the age defined the way they used KSSP’s science communication media, there was no set patters in the relationship of age with media use. The study revealed the higher popularity of KSSP’s traditional media as compared to its print media among the rural folk and found that traditional media are quite popular among the lower income groups and lower educational categories reaffirms the suitability of such channels for popularising science among rural population.

Title: The impact of educational programmes broadcast by Doordarshan on the audience in Kerala

Author: Merlin Abraham

Thesis Superisor: Dr CD Chakkappan

Year : 2008

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/13237

Title: News programmig practices and readers content preferences: a study of Malayalam newspapers

Author: Harikumar M S

Thesis Superisor: Prof. Syed Amjed Ahmed

Year: 2008

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/13236

Title: The impact of Doordarshan’s nattinpuram programme among the rural farmers in Kerala

Author: Sreekumar V

Thesis Superisor: Dr. C. D Chakkappan

Year: 2009

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/11182

Title: A study on the impact of computer animation on children in three cities of Kerala( Calicut, Cochin &Trivandrum)

Author: Wilson T Sebastian

Thesis Superisor: Dr.C D Chakkappan

Year: 2010

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/3286

Title: Influence of election news and debates on the voting behaviour of the viewers of malayalamTv news channels

Author: Abdul Muneer V

Thesis Superisor: Prof. Syed Amjed Ahmed

Year: 2014

Abstract: The study was conducted to assess the viewership of prime time news and debate shows of Malayalam news channels, and the viewership of the election topics debated on news channels during election campaigns among voters and to assess the nature of gratifications sought by voters from Malayalam news channels, news and debate shows .study assessed the credibility of news and debate shows telecast by Malayalam news channels and examined the influence of election news and debate shows of Malayalam news channels in the reinforcement and conversion of voting predispositions of voters. The study concluded with the findings – Television news and debate shows were found to be the primary source of information on election, television was the prime source of news and information.

Title: The popularity and impact of print media in Kerala: A case study of the leading malayalam newspaper and magazines in Kerala

Author: Paul M A

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. C DChakkappan

Year: 2011

Abstract: The study tried to find out the factors which make the Malayalam print medium effective and popular and to identify the mass appeal of Malayalam Print Medium in a historical perspective. Other objectives of this study are to, trace the history of Malayalam print medium since 1846 to 2011, find out purpose and popularity of newspapers and Magazines reading in Kerala, find out the credibility of print and electronic media, find out the factors which help the readers in decision making process, find out the reader interest of the newspaper content, study the positive and negative impact of Print Medium among the readers of Malayalam newspapers and magazines etc. The study found that the Malayalam newspapers and Magazines play a major role in the dissemination of ideas, information and knowledge. It is found that through news reports and expression of views, the Malayalam Print Medium has grown in to the hearts of the readers. The study says the communication concept of Malayalam print Medium is unique. The growth and development of Malayalam print Medium is related to factors such as literacy, urbanisation, industrialisation and per capita income. But the main factor influencing its popularity and impact is its regional news.

Title: An evaluation of the uses and gratifications of the new medium, the internet

Author: Menon Lakshmi Bhuvanendra alias Lakshmi Pradeep

Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Syed Amjed Ahmed

Year: 2011

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/11184

Title: Professional freedom and satisfaction of media persons in Kerala

Author: Meljo Thomas

Thesis Supervisor: Dr.Muhammadali N

Year: 2017

http://hdl.handle.net/10603/213821

Title: Role of community radio in rural development

Author: Ritu Raveendran