[ecrea] The 8th International Media Readings in Moscow

On November 17-18, 2016 the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow
State University, is holding *The 8th International Media Readings in
Moscow "**Mass Media and Communications – 2016".*

The topic of the conference is /"Expanding Media Frontiers in the XXI
century: The Impact of Digitalization upon Media Environment"./

*General topics and questions for discussion:*

  * How have media systems of different countries changed in the course
    of the XX-XXI centuries? What are the reasons for that?
  * What is the future of traditional print media (newspapers,
    magazines, books) in the age of digitalization?
  * How important is the role of social, political, cultural and
    technological influences in transforming media systems across the
    world?
  * Do media systems of European, Asian, African, American or Australian
    countries still retain their national specifics, and if so, to what
    extent? How are these specific features reflected in print media,
    broadcasting and online media?
  * What are the advantages and disadvantages of the ‘homogenization’
    trend for national cultures, identities, and subsequently for
    national media markets?
  * Is there a need for a new classification of media systems across the
    world? If so, what criteria should be used to describe current state
    of media systems (political regimes, culture values, role of the
    state, professionalization of journalism, etc.)?

*Confirmed keynote speakers:*

  * Professor François Heinderyckx, Faculty of Letters, Translation and
    Communication, Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)
  * Professor Kaarle Nordenstreng, School of Communication, Media and
    Theatre, University of Tampere (Finland)
  * Professor Sonia Virginia Moreira, Rio de Janeiro State University
    (Brazil)
  * Professor B. P. Sanjay, College of Integrated Studies, University of
    Hyderabad (India)
  * Dr. Jia Lerong, Associate Professor, Institute of Communication
    Studies, Communication University of China (China)

Deadline for submitting abstract and registration is *September 10, 2016.
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More information can be found in the attached information letter. We
would be grateful if you distribute this information among those who
might be interested.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at
(moscow.readings /at/ smi.msu).r
<//e.mail.ru/compose/?mailto=(mailto%3amoscow.readings /at/ smi.msu).r>u, by
phone +7 (495) 629 52 76 or in person (Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov
Moscow State University, room 107).

Looking forward to meeting you in Moscow soon,

Best regards,

Dr. Anna Gladkova,
The Office of International Affairs, Director,
On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee

Faculty of Journalism,
Lomonosov Moscow State University,
9 Mokhovaya, Moscow, 125009 Russia

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