CULTURES OF JOURNALISM an international symposium at Goldsmiths' College, University of London, on 24 April 2003
Preliminary notice
Proposals are invited for this symposium which will initiate discussion intwo connected areas of journalism studies: how national cultures influencethe roles of journalists and the nature and significance of the practices, or cultures, of journalism.
This symposium will be of interest to those comparing the treatment of particular events by different national media; examining the different roles of journalists in different politics and societies; analyzing the impact of practices on specific subjects; investigating the relationships of journalism to other institutions, and doubtless to scholars looking at other aspects of journalism.
There is currently intense interest in this theme in the UK, evidenced bymedia coverage and several conferences including one in December 2002 at Windsor Castle, but this may be the first academic response.
Attendance needs to be restricted, so an early indication also from those wanting totake part, but not wishing to present a paper, is advisable.
Those wanting to present papers should note that full papers will not beread. The intention is that they be made available, but that the proponents summarize the paper for discussion. Greg Dyke, Director General of the BBC, is expected to open the Symposium. There will be no attendance fee, but a charge will be made for refreshments.
Academic staff at Goldsmiths College whose work relates to the theme ofthe symposium include Tim Crook, Prof James Curran, Dr Hugo de Burgh, TonyDowmunt, Dr Des Freedman, Prof Angela McRobbie (Head of the Department of Media), Prof David Morley, Angela Phillips, Prof Kevin Robins, Dr DayaThussu.
THOSE WISHING TO PROPOSE A PAPER SHOULD SEND AN ABSTRACT TO BERTHACHIN, via email to bertha_chin@yahoo.co.uk or c/o Unit for Journalism andMedia Ethics, Department of Media & Communications, Goldsmiths College,University of London, Lewisham Way, New Cross SE14 6NW.
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Bertha C. Chin
MPhil/PhD Student
Dept of Media & Communications
Goldsmiths College
University of London
