INTERNATIONAL 'RADIOCRACY' CONFERENCE: Call for Papers
>> September 20-24, 2001 - Durban, South Africa
>>
>> Theme: "Predicting Pathways & Pulling Together"
>>
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>> # message cross-posted #
>>
>> The Department of Public Relations & Journalism at the ML
Sultan
>Technikon
in Durban, South Africa is hosting the next International
'Radiocracy'
Conference in September this year.
>>
>> 'Radiocracy' comprises radio, democracy and development - the
term being
coined following a presentation by the South African President
Thabo Mbeki.
'Radiocracy' represents a genuine attempt to encourage and
promote the
study
of radio as a critical communicative instrument. Radio is also an
excellent
tool for the purposes of reconciliation and reconstruction toward
an open
society. The medium does not only provide constant companionship
and
entertainment but also is the sole source of information for
several
impoverished regions around the world.
>>
>> Over the years, radio has continued to maintain pervasive
power through
portability and remarkable reach against the ever-increasing
competitive
forces brought on by an array of divergent forces. This ought to
make radio
an even more critical instrument to all roleplayers/stakeholders
in this
millennium.
>>
>> Apart from the wide-ranging issues governing democracy and
development,
the conference also intends exploring other key areas like
radio's role in
terms of the disabled, youth, women, health, peace and conflict,
environment, arts and culture, human rights, sport, consumerism,
and
education.
>>
>> Topics - an Invitation is extended for submissions related to
the
conference theme, including but not limited to topics such as:
>> * community, public-service and commercial broadcasting;
>> * globalization;
>> * formatted programming;
>> * commodification;
>> * technology;
>> * 'digital divide';
>> * convergence/multi-media;
>> * complimentary relationship - radio, television and print
media;
>> * advertising, marketing and public relations;
>> * journalism;
>> * governance;
>> * ethics;
>> * policy and regulation;
>> * diversity;
>> * competition;
>> * funding;
>> * audience fragmentation;
>> * orientation, training and development.
>>
>> Who Should Attend:
>> The conference will be of interest to persons including media
practitioners, academics, students, researchers, producers,
regulators,
policy makers, ceo's, presidents, general managers, government
personnel,
marketers, public relations practitioners, consultants,
advertising
executives/agencies, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and
activists.
>>
>> Leading speakers from around the world have confirmed their
>participation
at the conference.
>>
>> Due Dates:
>> Submission of Proposals/Abstracts (maximum of 300 words):
April 06,
>2001;
>> Notification of Acceptance of Proposals/Abstracts: April 30,
2001
>> Submission of Papers: May 31, 2001
>>
>> Cost of Attendance:
>> 1500 SA rands/130 UK pounds/190 US dollars (includes
registration, teas,
lunches, documentation, conference banquet, and pre-arranged
social &
cultural events)
>>
>> Journal: Papers will be selected for a dedicated publication
after the
conference.
>>
>> The conference has been endorsed by, amongst others, the
Southern
>African
Broadcasting Association (SABA) and the South African National
Editors'
Forum (Sanef).
>>
>> =+=+=+=+=
>>
>> All communication (proposals/abstracts, general enquiries) to:
>>
>> Advocate Robin Sewlal
>> Conference Chairperson
>> Department of Public Relations & Journalism
>> ML Sultan Technikon
>> PO Box 1334
>> Durban
>> 4000 South Africa
>>
>> tel : +27-31-308 6806
>> fax : +27-31-308 6801
>> e-mail : [log in to unmask]
>> www.mlsultan.ac.za/radiocracy
>>
>>
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>>
>>
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