1. Teaching broadcast journalism: issues of pluralism Dr. Sholpan Kozhamkulova KIMEP University College of Social Sciences Department of Journalism and Mass Communication UNESCO International Conference Alma-Ata+20 October 2012

2. Teaching Broadcast Journalism at KIMEP University

3. Defining pluralism Harvard University scholar Diana Eck developed four basic starting ideas to examine pluralism

4. Dr. Eck defined pluralism as: “energetic engagement with diversity” “energetic engagement with diversity” “active seeking of understanding across lines of difference” “active seeking of understanding across lines of difference” “ encounter of commitments ” “ encounter of commitments ” “ dialogue which reveals both common understandings and real differences” “ dialogue which reveals both common understandings and real differences”

5. Pluralism as Dynamic Involvement/Engagement

6. Pluralism as Search for Understanding in a diverse society

7. Pluralism as the cross roads of commitments

8. Pluralism as Constructive dialogue

9. Comments? Questions? THANK YOU! E-mail: sholpank@kimep.kz