ECREA WEEKLY digest ARTICLES

October 23-27, 2023

Charles University (Czech Republic)

Deadline: July 1, 2023

https://iksz.fsv.cuni.cz/en/study/phd-studies/phd-course

About the course

Course title: Discourse Studies and Method: Using Discourse-Theoretical Analysis and Discursive-Material Analysis

Course coordinator and leader: Professor Nico Carpentier

Course credits: 5 credits

Course timing: The course will be organised on 23 October - 27 October 2023

Course location: Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic 

Course background and purpose 

The course aims to discuss two methods in the field of discourse studies: Discourse-theoretical analysis (DTA) and Discursive-material analysis (DMA). Both are grounded in so-called high theory, with discourse theory as its main starting point, but with elements of actor network theory and new materialism. This course will start with an introduction to these theoretical models, but will then move on to their analytical deployment in communication and media studies research. 

Special attention will be spent on the creation of a theory-grounded analytical model to guide the research. Apart from attending lectures, participants will be expected to participate in both theoretical and research-driven workshops.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

• have a deeper understanding of the field of discourse studies, and in particular of its discourse-theoretical component 
  
• have a deeper understanding of the theoretical relationship between the discursive and the material 
  
• know how to translate discourse-theoretical models into analytical practice, through the use of the notion of the sensitising concept (applied to discourse theory, and to discourse-theoretical rereading of other theories)
  
• set up an analytical model for a discourse-theoretical analysis and a discursive-material analysis

Teaching

The one-week course will be organised in 10 teaching slots, combining lectures and workshops. These workshops are partially theoretical (presenting an article or chapter), and partially research-driven (presenting an analytical model). 

Available participant slots and costs

A total number of 20 participant slots are available. The participation fee is 50 euros, and only covers course attendance. Participants are required to pay themselves for their travel and accommodation costs, and all other expenses.

Registration

The deadline for the application submission is 01 July 2023. 

To register for this course, the following three documents have to be submitted:

• A motivation letter
  
• A brief description/abstract of the ongoing (PhD) research (including the current stage of the research)
  
• A CV (including information about your university affiliation and your contact information)

Please send all documents and queries to Mazlum Kemal Dağdelen at mazlum.dagdelen@fsv.cuni.cz or use the form on the course webpage for submission.

October 26-27, 2023

Sofia University (Bulgaria)

Deadline: July 15, 2023

THE FACULTY OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” organizes a 4th International Scientific Conference. The conference will be held on the 26th and 27th of October 2023 within the framework of the St. Kliment Ohridski Days on the video conference platform Teams. The event is a part of the celebrations of the 135th anniversary of the foundation of Sofia University. 

We most politely invite the specialists in media and communications, PhD students, as well as those who are involved with the problems of the media and communication environment and culture in their various dimensions and manifestations. We welcome the interdisciplinary approach to the contemporary challenges in the education and practice of journalism and to communication activities.

Read more https://commed21.com/ 

June 15-16, 2023

London, UK

Deadline: April 28, 2023

The Department of Media and Communications 20th Anniversary

We are living in turbulent and increasingly dangerous times which are defined and influenced by the things we study and research, namely media, communication infrastructures, algorithms, and data. Faced with an uncertain future, we can discern both dystopian and optimistic scenarios. In the former, we need critique and ethical norms and values to validate those critiques. Regarding the latter, alternative imaginaries of hope, social justice and solidarity need to be developed or indeed rejuvenated. 

In our 20th anniversary conference, we aim to address both the critiques of the present and to consider and imagine alternative pathways. Participants will be presenting papers aligned with our four research themes: Media Culture and Identities; Histories and Futures; Media, Participation and Politics; and Communication, Technology, Rights and Justice. 

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May 24-26, 2023

Istinye University (Turkey)/online

Deadline: May 1, 2023

https://mass.istinye.edu.tr/en/home-page

The second of the Media and Society Symposium, the first of which was organized by İstinye University in 2021 with the title of Media in the Pandemic Spiral, was held in 2022 with the title of Digitalization and Visual Studies with the organization of the Faculty of Communication. The 3rd International Media and Society Symposium continues in 2023 under the title of Digital Culture. Researchers who carry out applied and theoretical studies within the framework of this subject, practitioners who produce with digital technologies in all kinds of media are invited to the symposium to present their work. The symposium, which will take place for the third time this year, will be held on May24-25-26, 2023 as a hybrid and presentations can be made online or face to face. 

Revolutionary transformations in mass media, accelerated by pandemic conditions, increase the effects of metaverse, web 3.0, blockchain technology and similar phenomena that are included in our lives on our daily and digital lives, and change our lifestyles and habits. Technological developments and examples of digital applications, whose effects we see in social, cultural, economic and political dimensions, appear more frequently now, creating a new form of mass communication and digital culture. In this context, the 3rd International Symposium on Media and Society creates an international platform for the development of research in the field of digital media, promotes acceptance and understanding of the wide variety of methods, approaches and paradigms that make up digital-based research, explores research methodologies used in the digital field, researches digital fields and media research. To conduct research that can synthesize research methods and analytical approaches, to provide an academic environment for in-depth research of various approaches, methods, themes and digital phenomena, to make researches in social, economic and cultural fields visible in connection with digital media, to create visual literacy awareness in traditional and digital media. It is carried out under the title of Digital Culture in order to contribute to.

With the aim of creating an interdisciplinary discussion platform that deals with theory and practice together within the scope of media studies, the 3rd International Media and Society Symposium is open to applications from various fields within a wide scope, as well as invited participants who are experts in the field. The symposium titled Digital Culture covers research in the fields of art, design, aesthetics, sociology, philosophy, ethnography, anthropology, culture and media studies, documentary film, photography, information technology, education, communication studies, culture and other social sciences related to communication. It aims to include research on digital texts produced in such media. 

In addition to academic researchers, experts such as artists, architects, designers, digital game designers, cinema and media professionals who conduct research and study on the applications of digital technologies in creative processes are invited to share their current studies, production processes, case studies, research and experiences in the field. Apart from the academic presentation format, the symposium is open to other creative presentation formats that will enable the content to be shared in the most effective way. Abstracts sent to the call for participation will be accepted to the symposium as a result of blind (blind) refereeing evaluation. Within the scope of the symposium, studies and theoretical researches in the digital field can be discussed in relation to the following topics: 

• Digital Culture and Architecture

• Digital Culture and Space

• Digital Gaming Culture

• Cultural Heritage in the Digital World

• Digital Prison "Digital Panopticon"

• Digitization and Memory

• Digitization and Transformation of Space

• Digital Identity

• New Memory Spaces (New Memory Technologies)

• Media Archeology

• Digitalization and Virtual Communities (Communities)

• Digital Culture and Social Media

• Digital Experience

• Digital Culture and Society

• Digital Media Literacy

• Digital Nationalism

• Digital Transformation of Public Diplomacy

• Digital Culture and Women

• Digital Art(s)

• Digital Visual/Photo Algorithm

• Genealogies of the virtual

• Digital Communication Technologies and Hacktivism

• Information War

• Political Economy of Digital Cultural Production

• Intellectual Property Rights of Digital Production

• Solidification

• Digital Economy

• Digital Inclusion / Inclusion

• Digital Inequalities

Full Text Publication Opportunities:

• Full Text Proceedings E-Book Publication with ISBN.

• Editorial Thematic Book Section publication from Holistance Academy Publishing House. (International Publishing House)

• Full texts that have completed the referee and editor process can be published as articles in the following two journals. (Paying the journal publication fee)

JOURNAL OF ARTS https://journals.gen.tr/index.php/arts

JOURNAL OF AWARENESS https://journals.gen.tr/index

JOURNAL OF ORIGINAL STUDIES https://journals.gen.tr/index.php/jos

Abstract Writing Rules:

• Abstracts should be in Turkish and English.

• All abstracts should not exceed 250 words, excluding the title and author's name-surname.

• Purpose, method, findings, discussion and at least 5 keywords should be included in the abstract. 

Important Dates:

Deadline for abstract submission: 1 May 2023

Announcement of accepted abstracts: 5 May 2023

Deadline for registration: 10 May 2023

Announcement of the program: 15 May 2023

Symposium date: 24-25-26 May 2023

Publication of the abstract booklet on the website: 20 May 2023

Full text submission: August 22, 2023

Publication of electronic proceedings book: 10 October 2023

Registration Fees:

Registration Fee 30 Euros

Second Paper Registration Fee: 15 Euros

Registration Fee for Graduate Students: 0

Second Paper Registration Fee for Graduate Students: 15 Euros

May 4, 2023

I am pleased to invite you to the next in the series of IPRA Thought Leadership webinars. The webinar Environment, social and governance: the new normal for public affairs will be presented by Lukasz Bochenek on Thursday 4 May 2022 at 12.00 GMT/UCT (unadjusted).

What is the webinar content?

The webinar will explore the current mantra of environment, social and governance which, while it has become the new normal for public affairs, presents special challenges because it is so wide a set of aspirations. It will also look at nexus of ESG reporting and sustainability communications in the context of changing regulatory landscape in the key jurisdictions.

How to join

Register here at Airmeet. (The time shown should adjust to your device’s time zone.)

A reminder will be sent 1 hour before the event.

Background to IPRA

IPRA, the International Public Relations Association, was established in 1955, and is the leading global network for PR professionals in their personal capacity. IPRA aims to advance trusted communication and the ethical practice of public relations. We do this through networking, our code of conduct and intellectual leadership of the profession. IPRA is the organiser of public relations' annual global competition, the Golden World Awards for Excellence (GWA). IPRA's services enable PR professionals to collaborate and be recognised. Members create content via our Thought Leadership essays, social media and our consultative status with the United Nations. GWA winners demonstrate PR excellence. IPRA welcomes all those who share our aims and who wish to be part of the IPRA worldwide fellowship. For more see www.ipra.org

Background to Lukasz Bochenek

Lukasz is managing director for Switzerland, Belgium and UK for PR agency Leidar. He oversees international client relationships. Lukasz was co-director of the Executive Certificate Advocacy in International Affairs, Geneva. He is the author of Advocacy and Organizational Engagement. He holds a PhD in management studies from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and an LLM in international corporate and commercial law from King’s College London.

Contact

International Public Relations Association Secretariat

United Kingdom

secgen@ipra.org

Telephone +44 1634 818308

University of Bremen

A record of research on current and historical changes in communication, their underlying (digital) media and the (hybrid) media system as context is expected. The application deadline will end on April 30, 2023.

The University of Bremen, Faculty 9 Cultural Studies, is seeking to appoint a Professor of Communication and Media Studies.

Professorship (f/m/d)

Appointment Gr. W2 (tenured civil servant)

for the area Communication and Media Studies with a Focus on Media Change

(Reference number: P889/23)

The candidate (f/m/d) is expected to represent the area of media change through excellent approaches to research and teaching. A record of research on current and historical changes in communication, their underlying (digital) media and the (hybrid) media system as context is expected.

We are looking for a personality who strengthens the existing research profile of the University of Bremen and of the ZeMKI (Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research) on questions related to transformations in media and communications reflecting processes of automation, digitalization, mediatization and communicative artificial intelligence with a long-term perspective The ideal candidate will bring new ideas and perspectives and is open to the discussion on currently pressing fields such as sustainability and the concept of the "good life". The acquisition of third-party funds, participation in collaborative research, and in structured doctoral training for the ZeMKI are fundamental requirements.

In German- and English-language teaching in communication and media studies, the professorship is responsible for modules on media change and media systems. It develops innovative teaching concepts and participates in the ongoing development of the study programs.

The following qualifications are expected for the professorship:

• Completed university studies and appropriate qualifications (doctorate and habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements) in communications and media or related disciplines,
  
• Teaching experience in communications and media, especially with regard to media change (bachelor's and/or master's level),
  
• Willingness to teach in English,
  
• Experience in applying for external funding,
  
• Willingness to participate in advanced training in higher education didactics.
  

Also desirable:

• Experience in interdisciplinary, internationally oriented, collaborative research,
  
• International research experience,
  
• Experience in considering gender-focused approached to research and teaching,
  
• Proven continuing education/qualification in higher education didactics.
  

Non-German-speaking applicants are expected to participate in German-language teaching after 2-3 years. The appointment is based on § 18 BremHG and § 116 BremBG. For further information, please contact the spokesperson of the Center for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI), Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp (Andreas.Heppuni-bremen.de).

The University of Bremen strives to increase the proportion of women in science. Among other things, it has received several awards in DFG programs on gender equality. Applications from female and male scientists with a migration background as well as international applications are expressly welcomed. Severely disabled applicants are given priority if they have essentially the same professional and personal qualifications. The university offers a wide range of services to support newly appointed staff, such as a Welcome Center, opportunities for childcare and dual careers, and offers for personal development and continuing education.

Please send your application with the usual documents (curriculum vitae, publication and teaching record, research concepts, teaching concepts, and certificates), quoting the above reference number, by April 30th, 2023 to

The Dean of Faculty 9 - Cultural Studies

Prof. Dr. Dagmar Borchers

University of Bremen

P.O. Box 330 440

28334 Bremen

www.uni-bremen.de

or electronically to the Dean Prof. Dr. Dagmar Borchers (bewerbungenfb9@uni-bremen.de).

For more information on appointment procedures at the University of Bremen, please visit: www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/academic-career/appointment-process

Download the job ad here.

April 20, 2023, 15:30 CET

https://meet.google.com/mqb-uzuw-boy

Please feel invited to the fascinating meeting which will be about determination, professionalism and the daunting challenges in the work of social researchers.

This is just a foretaste of what awaits us:

„My longest review process took the 5 rounds of peer review means that the response letters together formed a 200 pages long (yes, 200 pages) text. This is lenght of a monograph…” (Demeter Márton)

“How to fight for publications in a prestigious journal” – Demeter Márton & Háló Gergő, National University of Public Service in Budapest

moderation: Katarzyna Kopecka-Piech & Anna Yezhova, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin

In this webinar, we will explore effective strategies for increasing your chances of getting published in a prestigious academic journal. We will cover topics such as selecting the right journal, crafting a compelling manuscript, understanding the peer review process, and responding to reviewer feedback. Our expert

speakers will share their experiences and insights on how to navigate the publication process and give you practical tips for improving your manuscript and increasing your chances of acceptance. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting out, this webinar will provide valuable guidance for anyone looking to publish their work in a top-tier journal.

The meeting is being part of the Young Scholars Forum 2.0 organized by the UMCS Young Scholars Council.

For the full program of the event please visit the website: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/program,26468.htm

Edited by: Katarzyna Kopecka-Piech, Göran Bolin

London, Routledge 2023

This book focuses on key challenges related to conducting research on mediatisation, presenting the most current theoretical, empirical, and methodological challenges and problems, addressing ignored and less frequently discussed topics, critical and controversial themes, and defining niches and directions of development in mediatisation.

With a focus on the under-representation of certain topics and aspects, as well as methodological, technological, and ethical dilemmas, the chapters consider the main critical objections formulated against mediatisation studies and exchange critical positions. Moving beyond areas of common focus – culture, sport, and religion – to emerging areas of study such as fashion, the military, business, and the environment, the book then offers a critical assessment of the transformation of fields and the relevance of new and dynamic (meta)processes including datafication, counter-mediatisation, and platformisation.

Charting new paths of development in mediatisation, this book will be of interest to scholars and students of mediatisation, media studies, media literacy, communication studies, and research methods.

https://www.routledge.com/Contemporary-Challenges-in-Mediatisation-Research/Kopecka-Piech-Bolin/p/book/9781032349428

- overview clip: https://wetransfer.com/downloads/4e26edf874a1f214d2a19293274aa21f20230331180049/4370c3035a2556a752accaae65e4864620230331180122/a312da

May 17, 2023, 17.30-18.00 CET

Meet the editors and authors of the just published book “Contemporary Challenges in Mediatisation Research” during the online book launch

MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjIyN2VkZGQtZTY3Yi00NzVlLWJkMDEtMDk0OTIyZTkyNWM4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2280dbd34a-9b20-490b-ac49-035af103ab2b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2262f2cbec-01d7-458b-99a7-f630b82e5bf2%22%7d

Routledge 2023

Editors: Katarzyna Kopecka-Piech, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin & Göran Bolin, Södertörn University

Discussant: Olivier Driessens, University of Copenhagen

This book focuses on key challenges related to conducting research on mediatisation, presenting the most current theoretical, empirical, and methodological challenges and problems, addressing ignored and less frequently discussed topics, critical and controversial themes, and defining niches and directions of development in mediatisation.

With a focus on the under-representation of certain topics and aspects, as well as methodological, technological, and ethical dilemmas, the chapters consider the main critical objections formulated against mediatisation studies and exchange critical positions. Moving beyond areas of common focus - culture, sport, and religion - to emerging areas of study such as fashion, the military, business, and the environment, the book then offers a critical assessment of the transformation of fields and the relevance of new and dynamic (meta)processes including datafication, counter-mediatisation, and platformisation.

Charting new paths of development in mediatisation, this book will be of interest to scholars and students of mediatisation, media studies, media literacy, communication studies, and research methods.

This online book launch is a part of the conference Mediatization 4: Field-specific mediatization(s)

More info: https://www.umcs.pl/en/mediatization2022.htm

Uppsala University

We are seeking a suitable candidate for a PhD Student position in Media and Communication Studies within the WASP-HS project AI Design Futures in the Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University. The application deadline is April, 21st.

The project AI Design Futures, will be headed by WASP-HS Guest Professor (2023-2028) Mark Coeckelbergh, and includes Professor Amanda Lagerkvist, Associate Professor Magnus Strand, and Dr. Matilda Tudor and one other PhD candidate in Business Studies. The project will investigate how AI impacts humans at the existential level, by influencing how we experience and think about time, vulnerability and finitude and how we make sense of the world.

The fully salaried doctoral position is part of the national research program the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program - Humanities and Society (WASP-HS).

Read more here: https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=607229