[ecrea] Barcelona: UAO International Journalism Week – 2012

Abat Oliba CEU University’s International Journalism Week 2012: The new 
faces of Journalism and Mass Media. Communication in the 21st century
Barcelona – February the 27th to March the 2nd, 2012

The Vice-dean of Journalism Studies of the Abat Oliba CEU University 
(UAO) of Barcelona invites professors, professionals and teaching staff 
from international universities to participate at the «UAO International 
Journalism Week – 2012» entitled « The new faces of Journalism and Mass 
Media. Communication in the 21st century» and organized by the 
Department of Journalism Studies from February the 27th to March the 2nd 
2012.

The activity is a part of the Abat Oliba CEU International Journalism 
Programme and presents four main purposes:

–To create a space of shared knowledge on issues regarding modern day 
Journalism / Mass Media production through conferences, seminars and 
workshops with a group of highly motivated students, professionals and 
teachers
–To allow students from the Abat Oliba CEU University and students from 
other participating universities to understand the developments of 
Journalism / Mass Media issues and concerns in today’s professional and 
academic environment
–To allow a space of mutual acquaintance, debate and collaboration 
between Journalism / Mass Media teachers and professionals from 
different international universities on academic and professional issues 
related to Journalism and Mass Media practices and education
–To generate international contacts with experts and academics in the 
area of Journalism / Mass Media in order to promote common research and 
exchange projects

All the activities will be done in English with a public of Journalism 
and Mass Media students, professionals and teaching personnel from the 
Abat Oliba CEU University and other participant universities in Barcelona.

Who is invited to participate?

The « UAO International journalism week – 2012 » is open to:
–Teachers and professionals from international universities that have an 
Erasmus teacher collaboration agreement with the Abat Oliba CEU 
Journalism / Mass Media studies department (costs are covered by the 
Eramus teacher exchange programme of their main faculty)
–Teachers and professionals from international universities that are 
interested in participating in the « UAO International Journalism Week – 
2012 » as part of their international teaching experience (in this case 
costs must be covered by their own academic institutions)
–Students from international universities that wish to participate 
during the week’s activities under the supervision of a teacher / 
representative of their own university (costs must be covered by their 
own academic institutions as a part of their international exchange 
programme)
–Journalism / Mass Media students form the Abat Oliba CEU University in 
Barcelona
Transport and accommodation together with non scheduled meals must be 
handled by the participants in the context of their university’s 
international exchange programmes. The organizers will gladly provide 
information regarding transport, nearby hotels and residences.

What kind of activities take place during the « UAO International 
Journalism Week – 2012 »?

The activities of the « UAO International Journalism Week – 2012 » will 
take place from February the 27th (Monday) to March the 2nd  (Friday) of 
2012 and are divided into four categories:
–Conferences, seminars and workshops from  9’00 to 13’30 hrs.
–Two teacher exchange meetings that will take place from 15’00 to 17’00 hrs.
–One guided cultural visit to Barcelona from 15’00 to 18’00 hrs.
–Social events, like opening cocktail and closing dinner

What are the topics of this years International Journalism Week?

This year’s «UAO International Journalism Week – 2012 » will be centred 
on the subject « The new faces of Journalism and Mass Media. 
Communication in the 21st century », welcoming experts, professionals 
and academicians from different areas, such as:
–Journalism / Mass Media production: transformations and new tendencies 
in Journalism news production; photojournalism and infographics; new 
tendencies in Mass Media production and narratives, etc.
–Journalism / Mass Media theory and effects: Journalism and Mass Media 
theory and social effects; social networks and social / behavioural 
issues; intercultural communication and Mass Media; new paradigms in 
audiences and publics, etc.
–Journalism / Mass Media and new technologies: new frontiers of digital 
Journalism,  Mass Media and Social Networks, on-line reporting, citizen 
journalism, etc.
–Journalism / Mass Media and design: graphic and infographic design 
practices and tendencies; journal, review and new technology design, 
best practices, etc.
–Information / Mass Media entrepreneurship: new tendencies in 
information and Mass Media business; tendencies and best practices in 
information entrepreneurship, etc.

How to participate:

Send an e-mail to the Vice-dean of Journalism studies of the Abat Oliba 
CEU University, Prof. Joan-Andreu Rocha Scarpetta ((jrochas /at/ uao.es)) with 
the following information:
–Full name(s) of participant(s)
–University, Department and Faculty that is being represented
–Brief CV (no more than five lines) indicating studies, teaching / 
professional experience, publications (if any) and personal interests 
(this CV will be used to present the participant during the weeks 
activities and in information material)
–Contact details (complete address, e-mail and contact phone number)
–Title of the conference / seminar / workshop that would be offered
–Copy (in digital format) of the participants passport or National 
Identity Card
A formal invitation letter will be sent to the participant in digital 
and paper format.

Prof. Joan-Andreu Rocha Scarpetta [(jrochas /at/ uao.es)]
Vice-dean of Journalism Studies
Universitat Abat Oliba CEU – Journalism  Studies - http://www.uao.es/
C. Bellesguard, 30 – 08022 Barcelona – Spain
Tel. : (0034) 932 540 500 – Fax : (0034) 934 189 380