Proposals: Presentations, Workshops 09
From Civilmedia
Please register details of your planned contribution to Civilmedia 09 here. You will be contacted with a draft-schedule a few weeks before the UnConference.
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Name of the contributor(s): David Röthler
E-Mail: david at roethler.at
Title of contribution: Community Funded Journalism
Abstract:
Financing of journalism is in crisis due to several reasons. Which alternatives should be explored? Can crowdfunding/community funding be a successful instrument? This workshop will give an overview of existing projects and try to develop concepts for further action.
German:
So wertvoll unbezahlter BürgerInnenjournalismus auch sein mag: ausführliche Recherchen und redaktionelle Arbeit werden ohne entsprechende Entlohnung auf Dauer nicht möglich sein. Community Funding ist auch eine interessante Option, die Beziehung zwischen Medien und KonsumentInnen zu stärken. Experimentelle Projekte und Überlegungen sind noch im Anfangsstadium, doch die Zeit drängt immer mehr. Die qualitätsjournalistische Zukunft wird nur durch einen neuen Finanzierungsmix sichergestellt werden. Community Funding und andere innovative Ideen können dabei zu neuen Einnahmequellen führen.
Der Workshop wird einen Überblick über laufende Projekte geben und will Konzeptideen für zukünftige Aktivitäten entwickeln.
Moderation: David Röthler
In Kooperation mit Elevate 2009
www.elevate.at
Type: Workshop
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 90 minutes
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Name of the contributor(s): Rui Monteiro, Indvandrer TV (DK) and CMFE boardmember
E-Mail: farmont@gmail.com
Title of contribution: Digital terrestial television opens for the civil society in Denmark.
Abstract: The Danish radio- and tv-authority has issued 220 broadcast permits in the new digital terrestial network (DTT) for associations and other non-commercial organisations (out of 306 applicants). Starting date is November 1 this year when the analogue tv-network will be closing down. The organisations will be able to broadcast 20 hours per day on a channel of the first multiplex (MUX1) which is otherwise used by public service television. 15 permits are issued for national coverage and the other 205 for broadcasting in eight regional areas.
When issuing the permits the authority has put an emphasis on various program content and in-house productions. On the national scale programs with a broad appeal as well as special programs will be broadcast for example environmental, for women, for elderly and for ethnical groups. The regional broadcasts will have a more local content but still a broad spectrum of various interests including ethnical and religious content.
2010 the organisations with a permit for non-commercial television on DTT will be able to get funding up to DEK 270.038 (€ 36.300) per organisation and permit. Funding comes from the media license fee (former tv license fee). A total of €3,5 million will be allloted for 2010.
Denmark is the first EU country to open its DTT-network for non-commercial community televisions.
Type: Presentation + discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 45 min.
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Name of the contributor(s): Deborah Withers
E-Mail: debiwithers@yahoo.co.uk
Title of contribution: Social Innovations in DIY Publishing: Print-On-Demand Technology and the rise of Indie Community Authorship
Abstract: This presentation will explore the numerous innovations of contemporary Do it Yourself (DIY) publishing, with a particular focus on Print-on-Demand (POD) technology.
In its short life-span, POD publishing methods have offered an accessible way into the publishing industry for groups and individuals who have traditionally existed at its margins. POD methods have been described as the ethical alternative to conventional publishing methods in an increasingly green conscious world. The massive upsurge of POD use has led some bloggers to describe 2009 as the year that POD goes mainstream.
To reflect upon these points, I will outline the ways in which POD technology and indie authorship can offer a socially and technological innovative form of media. I will specifically focus on how it relates to community empowerment.
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 30 mins
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Name of the contributor(s): Roswitha Kröll, Anna M. Liebmann
E-Mail: rosi@fro.at, programm@fro.at
Title of contribution: editorial meeting to raise radio feminism (Redaktionstreffen für die feministische Offensive in den Freien Radios 2010) Feminist perspectives in free media for 2010
Abstract: Treffen der feministischer Redaktionen der Freien Radios um 2010 eine feministische Offensive zu planen.
Auch die Freien Radios sind kein Hort des gleichberechtigen Zugangs bzw. einer reflexiven Umsetzung dieser. Strukturell und inhaltlich ist noch viel zu leisten. Beginnend mit dem 8. März 2010 (100 Jahre Frauentag) wollen wir ein wenig an den gesellschaftlichen Zwängen rütteln, die auch vor den Freien Radios nicht halt machen und den einen oder anderen Stein ins Rollen bringen. An diesem Tag vor allem Ideensammlung, Koordination, ...
Type: workshop & meeting
Language: German/ English
Suggested overall duration: ~3 hours
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Name of the contributor(s): Oleksandr Svyetlov
E-Mail: svyetlov@googlemail.com
Title of contribution: EU-Lobbying
Abstract: TBC
Type: presentation
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 45 mins
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Name of the contributor(s): Irfan Raja
Organisation: University of Huddersfield.
E-Mail: i.raja@hud.ac.uk
Title of contribution: The Emerging Power of Social Media and the Post-Violence Elections in Iran:
Abstract: This article examines the prospects of mobile phones and other forms of social media such as Facebook, YouTube, Demotix, Twitter and blogs that foster the possibility of more democratic practices in the countries where the suppressive communities are embracing these tools to spread their message across over. This paper suggests that mobile phones are not only incredible medium of communication and information sharing but are also multiple service tools with significant functions. Thus by examining the exclusive role of mobile phones in the recent elections in Iran, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Malaysia this article propose in future the electoral process particularly in the oppressive regimes have to face a strong opposition in case of systematic rigging. As Toni Ahonen, has called the mobile phone the “7th Mass Media” (Quoted by Verclas and Mechael, 2008:10).This paper finds despite the crackdown of Iranian government thousand of images, short video clips and eyewitness commentary reached to millions of viewers and audiences worldwide through social media sites that demonstrates its fastest speed and unimaginable growing power. This paper also explores that the notion of ‘Twitter Revolution’ cannot be justified as it was mostly used by Iranians living outside the country. Perhaps it was an attempt to boost ‘Twitter’ as competitive product in new media market. This article finds that few mainstream media organisations news coverage of Iranian elections has once again have raised concerns about fairness and accuracy. Finally this article maintain that it’s too early to embrace the concept of social media as being ‘warning signs’ to power-elites since there is reliable evidence of new mergers, taking over social networking sites by media conglomerates and also the build-in technological mechanism for control, authenticity and credibility of social media are few central features that have opened a new debate about its impartial stance while operating under authoritative government and reporting sensitive issues.
Type: presentation
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 25 mins
7 (CANCELLED!)
Name of the contributor(s): Elliat Graney-Saucke
E-Mail: travelqueeries@gmail.com
Title of contribution: Queer(ing) Media Activism
Abstract: A workshop/discussion on what media activism and queer media mean to people, why creating and influencing queer media/queer presentation is a form of activism. Led by Director/Executive Producer of feature documentary Travel Queeries and documentary short Boys on the Inside, the discussion will be based on sharing around personal experiences with media and how we can shift the creative lens in d.i.y. mentality and making own media.
Type: Workshop & Film Screening (Travel Queeries- 68 min)
Language: English (film is available with German subtitles)
Suggested overall duration: 2.5 hours (with break between workshop and film)
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Name of the contributor(s): Ciarán Murray (near media co-op & CMFE) & Dr. Ken Murphy (Nat University Ireland, Maynooth)
E-Mail: ciaran@near.ie
Title of contribution: Best practice in state funding for community radio: An international comparative study.
Abstract: This presentation will introduce the research and invite comments and observations. The research will examine models for supporting programme production by community radio broadcasters and explore how those models contribute to the capacities and sustainability of the sector. The main countries in question are Ireland, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and US. It is an innovative collaboration between academic and community sector media researchers which will contribute to the mapping of the future development of the community radio sector in Ireland and abroad. The project will detail current models for programme production support in several jurisdictions and evaluate their relevance for programme production support schemes in the Irish context. Drawing on consultative research with the community media sector in Ireland and comparative research on support schemes administered by broadcasting authorities in several comparable jurisdictions, it will provide a critical analysis of the current framework for programme production support in the Irish community sector and compare it with similar initiatives in a range of jurisdictions. The project will inform the debate on models for state programme production support schemes relevant in Ireland and internationally.
Type: Presentation and discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 1hr (friday afternoon)
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Name of the contributor(s): Alek Ommert
E-Mail: tapete75@yahoo.de
Title of contribution: The Use of Social Network Software for queer-feminist activism, using the example of Ladyfest
Abstract: Ladyfest is a diy and queer-feminist community festival that spread since 2000 internationally, from the US to nearly all countries, mostly western industrialised countries. A widely spread community of queer-feminist activism developed, using the idea of Ladyfest to organise, network and meet. My research focuses on Ladyfests in German-speaking areas, which amount a number of ca. 30 Ladyfests form 2003 till 2008. Social network Software such as myspace is used by these groups in order to connect and communicate. In my contribution I will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of using these technologies for activism and building social movements, referring to debates on the public sphere and accessibility.
Type: Presentation and discussion
Language: english
Suggested overall duration: 45 min (I will not arrive before 15.00 on Thursday, 5.11.)
10 (CANCELLED!)
Name of the contributor(s): Robert Heinze, Nicole Niedermueller
E-Mail: spezialprogramm@lora.ch
Title of contribution: Arts Programming as Sociopolitical Intervention: Experiences from Community Radio Practice
Abstract:
Type: Presentation and Discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 1.5 hrs
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Name of the contributor(s): Sarah Diehl
E-Mail: sarah.diehl@yahoo.de
Title of contribution: International network for reproductive rights in politics, health and media
Abstract: Starting from the documentary film Abortion Democracy - Poland/South Africa we want to explore the situation of international reproductive rights and abortion laws, why politicians and doctors avoid to address this major health problem (ca. 80.000 women die each year from illegal/unsafe abortion) and how anti-choice organizations lobby for outlawing abortion worldwide. We want to discuss the possibilities of networking in different professions and countries to make this problem more visible.
Type: Film/ Presentation + Discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 50 min film + ca. 1 hour discussion
12 Name of the contributor: Gabriella Velics
Organisation: Berzsenyi Radio – University of West Hungary, Szombathely
E-Mail: gabriellavelics@hotmail.com
Title of contribution: Berzsenyi Radio: the voice of university
Abstract: The presentation will introduce one of the best practice project of Hungarian campus radios, detailing structure, programmes and self-promotion. Berzsenyi Radio provides not only an effective practical basis for students of Communication and Media Science Department but also provides a free access for voluntary students who want to share and realize their ideas. The “Voice of University” broadcasts via air (FM 98.8 MHz) and via internet (www.berzsenyiradio.hu). This year nearly 60 students perform all kind of tasks in relation to radio, two lecturer and a technican give only a consultative and technical background of this work. Awards from professional jury and several valuable feedback from the labour market give proof of effective work and success.
Type: presentation
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 30 minutes
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Name of the contributor(s): Michael R. Kogler, Pieter de Wit, Mojca Plansak, Christer Hederstrom, Rui Monteiro, Helmut Peissl, Lawrie Hallett, Salvatore Scifo (moderator)
E-Mail: salvatore.scifo(at)communitymedia.eu
Title of contribution: 'Challenges and opportunities for Community Media in the transition to digital broadcasting in Europe'
Abstract: This panel proposed by the Community Media Forum Europe aims to discuss current policy issues in European Community Media in the context of the transition to digital broadcasting systems. Short presentations will give on overview of the European contexts (Pieter de Wit, An European Overview of current policy issues / Mojca Plansak, The state of European Digital Radio Research) and of national/regional case studies (Christer Hederström & Rui Monteiro, Digital Community Television in the Nordic countries / Helmut Peissl, Community Radio Policy in Austria, Germany and Switzerland / Lawrie Hallett, The Digital Switchover context in the UK / Michael R. Kogler, Deputy Department Manager at the Office of the Austrian Federal Chancellor, in charge of Media affairs and Information Society and Director the office of the Federal Communication Senate. The panel will be introduced by a tribute to two community media activists that left us this year in: How we got here: a tribute to the work of Thomas Kupfer and Christoph Lindemeier for Community Media in Europe.
Type: short presentations & panel/audience discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 90 mins (friday morning)
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Name of the contributor(s): Red Chidgey (facilitator)
E-Mail: Red.Chidgey@sbg.ac.at
Title of contribution: Feminist Media Production in Europe (panel discussion)
Abstract: In her research on autonomous media, Annabelle Sreberny-Mohammidi has found, “almost by dint of their existence alone, autonomous media controlled by women with women-defined output offer a challenge to existing hierarchies of power; when these media take up specific issues and campaigns, and align themselves with larger social movements, their political potential is significant”. To further explore such a claim, this panel brings together feminists (of different positions and gender orientations) working in e-zines, comics, magazines, and radio, to find out more about the working practices, innovations and challenges of their work.
Panelists include: Trouble X (www.myspace.com/troublextroublex, Germany); Cristiane Tasinato (MigraZine, Austria); Nicole Niedermüller (Radio LoRa,www.lora.ch, Switzerland); and Sarah Diehl (Abortion Democracy, Germany). This session is organized by Red Chidgey, Rosa Reitsamer and Elke Zobl within the research project "Feminist Media Production in Europe" (www.grassrootsfeminism.net).
Type: Short Presentations & Panel Discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 90 mins (Friday if possible)
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Name of the contributor(s): Elke Zobl & Red Chidgey (facilitators)
E-Mail: elke.zobl@sbg.ac.at, Red.Chidgey@sbg.ac.at
Title of contribution: Closed session for students of “Zines and the Politics of Alternative Media” course, University of Salzburg
Type: Discussion
Language: English/German
Suggested overall duration: 45 mins (Friday)
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Name of the contributor(s): Elke Zobl (facilitator)
E-Mail: elke.zobl@sbg.ac.at
Title of contribution: Participatory culture and technology in on- and offline networks (Panel discussion)
Participatory culture describes a culture where people act as active contributors and producers of media and cultural productions. The term has often been described in relation to Web 2.0, social networking and new media technology. Henry Jenkins describes a participatory culture as one: 1. With relatively low barriers to artistic expression and civic engagement 2. With strong support for creating and sharing one’s creations with others 3. With some type of informal mentorship whereby what is known by the most experienced is passed along to novices 4. Where members believe that their contributions matter 5. Where members feel some degree of social connection with one another (at the least they care what other people think about what they have created). (Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century, 2006)
Online communities and networks produce content and have come to interact also in offline spaces. In this panel we discuss examples of participatory culture and the use Web 2.0 in building networks, on- and offline interaction, Internet activism, and the potentials, challenges and barriers of participatory culture and technology. For more information on participatory culture see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Participatory_culture.
Panelists: • Tea Hvala (Slovenia) - Red Dawns festival, blogger and graffiti: http://www.kudmreza.org/rdece/index_eng.html, http://prepih.blogspot.com/ • Alek Ommert (Germany) - Social networking of queer-feminist activism • Sonja Prlic (Austria) – Frontiers, www.frontiers-game.com, 3d online Computer game to the topic of crossing borders
Co-organized by Rosa Reitsamer, Red Chidgey and Elke Zobl within the research projects "Feminist Media Production in Europe" and “Young women as producers of cultural spaces” (www.grassrootsfeminism.net).
Type: Short Presentations & Panel Discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 90 mins (Saturday if possible, else Friday)
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Name of the contributor(s): David Röthler, Stefan Tenner
E-Mail: david at roethler.at // stefan at mikro.fm
Title of contribution: Real-Time Collobarative Web Tools for Journalists and Activists
Abstract:
It was never before easier to share content, communicate and work collaboratively: new online applications start to change the way we interact and communicate. But which tools are useful for media activists, alternative journalism or project management? We want to present some of them.
Please, bring your notebook with you.
This session will be interactively streamed at http://proj.emea.acrobat.com/webinar/
Type: Webinar, Workshop
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 90 min
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Name of the contributor(s): Podiumsdiskussion "Medien und sozialer Wandel"
E-Mail: sylvia.aigner@freiesradio.at
Title of contribution:
Abstract: Wie gehen Medien mit sozialen Veränderungen um? Wie gestalten sie sie mit? Wie spiegelt sich kulturelle Diversität in der österreichischen Rundfunklandschaft (Medienlandschaft)? Teilnehmer: ORF, BMUKK, VRFÖ, Radiodialoge (Moderation: Elke Zobl)
Type: Podiumsdiskussion
Language: Deutsch
Suggested overall duration: 60 min (Donnerstag, 18:30 - 20:00)
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Name of the contributor(s): Red Chidgey and Elke Zobl
E-Mail: red.chidgey@sbg.ac.at
Title of contribution: Alternative Media, Zines and Cultural Citizenship - an exhibition
Abstract: Zines are independently produced, non-commercial publications (short for "magazines"). We will present a selection of alternative media and print zines for participants to browse through.
Organized by Red Chidgey and Elke Zobl within the research project "Feminist Media Production in Europe".
Type: Exhibition
Language: English, German,....
Suggested overall duration: during conference
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Name of the contributor(s): Red Chidgey and Elke Zobl
E-Mail: red.chidgey@sbg.ac.at; elke.zobl@sbg.ac.at
Title of contribution: Alternative Media and Transformed Communication Processes
Abstract: Chris Atton (Alternative Media, 2002) has theorized six aspects of alternative media production, covering Content, Form, Reprographic Innovation, Distributive Use, Transformed Social Relations, and Transformed Communication Processes. This presentation will introduce this framework through the example of the international zine network, followed by a brief discussion.
Type: Presentation and Discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 45 mins (Thursday, 11.30am-12.15pm slot)
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Name of the contributors: Tuba Islam, Haydee Jimenez, Maria-Fe Parco Ortner
E-Mail: t.islam@radiofabrik.at; haydeejimenez@gmail.com; maria.ortner@networkshop.at
Title of contribution: "Willkommen in Salzburg" - Collaborative Journalism with Women, Migrants and Cultural Diversity
Abstract: “Willkommen in Salzburg” is a one-hour informational radio program made up of 10-minute segments broadcast in five languages: German, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Russian, Turkish, and English. The program is directed to members of the migrant community in Salzburg, who need basic information to start a new life here. Produced by a group of women who resemble their target audience, the program is a collaborative form of journalism initiated by Radiofabrik Salzburg. In this presentation, we will talk about how the project started, who our partners are, what topics we have featured so far, the problems we have encountered, as well as our personal experiences in producing the program.
Type: Presentation and Discussion
Language: english
Suggested overall duration: 45 min, (thursday)
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Name of the contributor(s): Tea Hvala (moderator)
E-mail: tea.hvala@gmail.com
Title of contribution: In Other Worl(d)s: An Exercise in Collaborative Writing
Abstract: The workshop discusses and practices collaborative writing in the frame of group authorship and feminist-queer speculative fiction. We’ll hold individual authorship hostage for two hours. Because of time limits, we won’t wait for inspiration. Because we are not professionals, we won’t worry about controlling the narrative either.
Science fiction turns ideas into characters. Since ideas disguised as people are inevitably gendered, we will genderfuck with character roles and try to embody some utopian ideas along the way. But first, we’ll make up the characters and discuss the rules.
If you can, bring your notebook. If we have six, we can make an online zine immediately after the workshop. If not, bring your pen!
Type: Workshop
Details: http://prepih.blogspot.com/2009/10/exercise-in-collaborative-writing-at.html
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 2 hours
Suggested number of participants: 6, no previous experience or gender necessary
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Name of the contributor(s): Nadia Bellardi, Stefan Tenner
E-Mail: pr at lora.ch / stefan at mikro.fm
Title of contribution: CoE Campaign "Speak out against discrimination"
Abstract: CMFE (Community Media Forum Europe) is participating to the Council of Europe's Speak out against discrimination Campaign. In particular, we are part of the "Media & Diversity" component of the campaign, working on the topic of proactive policies to promote access for minorities to media professions and productions. The campaign is also encouraging media professionals to produce and disseminate high-quality, professional information promoting intercultural dialogue and the fight against discrimination in Europe.
In this workshop we would like to briefly present the campaign and discuss the issues of media / diversity / intercultural dialogue / antidiscrimination, identifying the main principles and values commonly shared by community media at the European level on these issues. In particular, we would like to collect feedback on best practices and policies in community media regarding both recruitment and editorial content, from the point of view of diversity.
Type: Workshop
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 60 min (friday afternoon)
24 (CANCELLED!)
Name of the contributor(s): Thomas Gilgen, Oliver Hagmann
E-Mail: silvio.biasotto@openbroadcast.ch, thomas.gilgen@digris.ch, oliver.hagmann@openbroadcast.ch
Title of contribution: Open Broadcast - Presentation & Discussion
Abstract: tbd.
Type: Presentation and discussion
Language: Deutsch / English
Suggested overall duration: 90 mins (friday afternoon)
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Name of the contributor(s): Dr. Victor Khroul, Moscow State University, Journalism Faculty
E-Mail: amen@mail.ru
Title of contribution: New Media and Religious Minorities in Russia
Abstract: Internet and mobile media give new opportunities for religious minorities activity in Russia, especially when religious freedom is more and more restricted and the access to traditional media is more and more limited. The activity of religious minorities in Russia and is very much determined by three major factors: relations of the minority with the government (state authorities), with civil society and with other religions. Since religious minorities direct influence to "decision makers" is very limited, they use new media - mostly Internet-based - to be heard and understood, to draw the attention of the whole society to the problems in this area. According to surveys, conducted in Moscow State University, Keston Institute, SOVA Center and other research centers, subjects, addresses and forms of human rights activity vary very much from one minority to other. And the national media coverage of their life, according to surveys, is proportional to their "obedience" to the government. This paper is focused on the media activity of most influent religious minorities in Russia - Muslims, Jews, Catholics and Protestants. Despite on the common background for human rights activity - first of all, the right to believe, to worship and witness - the "profiles" of religious minorities new media usage and human rights activity are very different.
Type: presentation
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 20 min
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Name of the contributor(s): Dr. Maria Anikina, Moscow State University, Journalism Faculty
E-Mail: maria-anikina@yandex.ru
Title of contribution: Internet as a space for youngsters' activity in Russia
Abstract: Inclusion of technical innovations into information and communication activity leads to the formation of active group of youngsters in modern Russia. In the first place it reflects on media use. Research data demonstrate the adherence to traditions – television is still the most popular source of information, it was mentioned by 49 % of respondents. But at the same time the figures are symptomatic and expressive – today the Internet as the source has almost the same rate of popularity – 48 %. Taking into consideration the scope of computer technologies' penetration, the growth of their popularity among users and the high level of adaptability of new generation to technological innovations it is worthy to assume that young people in near future could form active social groups and communities and realize social activity using the possibility of Internet sphere. The shift in this direction has place but it is slowed down by several factors.
Type: presentation
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 20 min
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Name of the contributor(s): Christer Hederstrom, Salvatore Scifo
E-Mail: christer.hederstrom(at)comhem.se, salvatore.scifo(at)communitymedia.eu
Title of contribution: Community Media and the Third Media sector - European Definition
Abstract: This session will discuss the meaning(s) of community media (CM) as adopted across Europe. For example, religious broadcasting is part of CM in some countries but not in others. In some cases there are privately operated and NGO-operated CM stations. In terms of financing: some are hevaily dependent on governmental fundings: would a Community Radio station 100 % funded by a government, the EU or UNESCO qualify as real CM? During we would like to stimulate debate with conference delegates from all over Europe present at the meeting.
Type: Discussion
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 45mins
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Name of the contributor(s): Kate Coyer & Joost van Beek, Center for Media and Communication Studies, Central European University
E-Mail: coyerc (at) ceu (dot) hu
Title of contribution: Calling all research geeks!
Abstract:
Are you a researcher or interested in civil media research? This is an open meeting for those interested in the research needs of media activists, and the question of how academic researchers can play a useful role. If you are already engaged in research, interested in participating in collaborative research projects, a media activist seeking to work with academic researchers towards the development of a research agenda, please join us!
Type: Open meeting
Language: English
Suggested overall duration: 1 session (60-90 minutes)
(I will not there on Sat and request the following time slot so as not to compete with the other community media panels: Fri 13:30. Thank you!)
- UPDATE > this session is now at the same time as a community media session where there are some overlaps of researchers. I am so sorry to ask for a time change, but could this session be not at the same time as a community media panel. thurs afternoon would also be fine. many many thanks.
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Name of the contributor(s): Viviana Uriona
E-Mail: viviana(at)systemausfall(dot)com
Title of contribution: Informationsveranstaltung zum Mediencenter/Radio Forum zum Cop 15
Abstract: Vom 7.-18.12.2009 findet in Kopenhagen die 15.Vertragsstaatenkonferenz der UN-Klimarahmenkonvention statt (Cop15). Ziel ist es, ein Nachfolgeabkommen für das 1997 verabschiedete und 2005 in Kraft getretene Kyoto-Protokoll zu beschließen.
„Im Dezember 2009 findet in Kopenhagen der UN-Weltklimagipfel „COP15“ statt. In Rahmen dieser Konferenz wollen sich die mächtigen Regierungen und Lobbyisten der Welt treffen, um den Kapitalismus in eine neue, grüne Ära zu führen. Wir glauben nicht, dass sich der Klimawandel mit Hilfe von marktförmigen oder technischen Strategien aufhalten lässt. Der Klimawandel ist kein rein ökologisches Problem, sondern besitzt ökonomische, soziale, rassistische und ausbeuterische Dimensionen. Deswegen ist eine grundlegende soziale und wirtschaftliche Wende notwendig um den Klimawandel an der Wurzel zu bekämpfen.“ (Avanti: http://www.avanti-projekt.de/Antikap.htm#COP_091212)
Aktivist_innen aus der ganze Welt werden sich ab den 7. Dezember in Kopenhagen treffen. Für die geht es darum, „wie vor zehn Jahren beim WTO-Gipfel in Seattle mit einer radikalen Vielfalt von Aktionen und Taktiken diesem Gipfeltreiben Einhalt zu gebieten und damit neue Denk- und Handlungsspielräume für eine ganz andere Klimapolitik und eine ganz andere Welt zu schaffen".
Die Erfahrung der letzten Aktionen (angefangen in Heiligendamm, über die Steigerung der Übergriffe seitens der Polizei bei folgenden Protesten) machten deutlich, dass die Anwesenheit von unabhängigen Berichterstattern bei Demonstrationen und Protesten einen nicht zu unterschätzenden Wert hat. Sie sind ein Kontrast zu den inhaltlich verzerrten Berichten durch etablierte Massenmedien, bieten aber vor Allem den Rahmen dafür, dass die verschiedenen politischen Gruppen ihre Ziele und Forderungen in deren Gemeinsamkeiten und Differenzen präsentieren können. Und damit auch diese Information bekannt zu machen und somit die Diskussion zu begleiten bzw. anzustoßen.
Type: Presentation and discussion
Language: German (it is possible necessary information to have also in English)
Suggested overall duration: 60 min
