About the Program
Explore how media, music, and film can make learning engaging and relevant. This program shows educators how to connect classroom content with popular culture to spark creativity, critical thinking, and active participation.
Objectives of the Program
- To introduce participants to the concept of popular culture as a dynamic pedagogical tool.
- To examine how media, music, and film can enhance classroom engagement and deepen learning.
- To explore interdisciplinary approaches that integrate pop-culture elements into curriculum design.
Expected Outcomes of the Program
- Participants will understand how to effectively incorporate media, music, and film into teaching to improve learner motivation and participation.
- Educators will gain practical strategies for using popular culture to develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and multimodal literacy among students.
- The session will enhance the institution’s academic visibility and create potential pathways for partnerships in media education, cultural studies, and creative learning initiatives.
Target Audience: PG students and UG faculties
Committee Members
- Dr. Gurunath Rao Vaidya, Principal, AIGS
- Mr. Sounak Das, Head of the Dept. of English, AIGS
- Ms. Archana Anil, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, AIGS
- Mr. Avijit, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, AIGS
Resource Persons Details
Dr. Pritha Sanyal
Designation: Head of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Presidency University, Bangalore