1st Skopje International Conference in Communication Studies
New York University Skopje
8-10 March 2007
(G)Local Media in Transition –
The Case of South-Eastern Europe 1990 - 2007
New York University Skopje is very proud to announce an International 3-day conference entitled (G)Local Media in Transition – the Case of South-Eastern Europe 1990-2007. This exciting and far-reaching subject is certain to attract a host of local, national and international interest. Topics will include:
- The Public’s Confidence in the Media
- Journalists as Political Actors
- Chances, Trials and Tribulations of On-line Journalism and Blogs.
- Independent Media – Must they remain a Myth?
- What was/is the role Transitional Countries’ Media in reinforcing Democracy?
- Covering Conflict
- Actual/Applied Freedom of Access to Information
- Changing Media Ownership
- Creative Media
So far, the speaker list includes journalists and media workers from France, the USA, Greece, Germany, Serbia, Albania, Turkey and Macedonia. Local and international organizations offering their support include:
- Journalists’ Association of Macedonia (ZNM)
- Macedonian Media Institute (MIM)
- Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN)
For further information, enrolment and proposals for papers please contact:
Department of Communication Studies,
New York University Skopje,
1 000 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Tel.: ++ 389 (0)2 2034 600
E-mail: briel@unys.edu. mk
Please note that the deadline for the receipt of papers is January 15th, 2007.
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