[ecrea] Media Classification Systems in Conversation: A Symposium

*Media Classification Systems in Conversation: A Symposium*

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The central media classification question is: by whom or at what age 
should a cultural form or object be consumed? This symposium brings 
together leading international figures from the academy, government, and 
industry to examine media classification systems. It will mark the 
culmination of an ARC Discovery Project focused on producing an 
international history of media classification systems that has worked 
with partner investigators in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Japan, 
the U.K., and the U.S.A. It is an opportunity for scholars, students, 
and state and industry representatives to convene and discuss the past, 
present, and future of media classification.

This event will feature presentations from a range of invited academic 
speakers, including Kirsten Cather (University of Texas), Yongchun Fu 
(Zhejiang University), Andrea Limberto (University of São Paulo), Monika 
Mehta (Binghamton University), Terry Flew (Queensland University of 
Technology), and Mark McLelland (University of Wollongong). We are also 
excited to be hosting George Sotiropoulos (Australian Classification 
Branch), David Austin (British Board of Film Classification), and Rafael 
Vilela (Content Rating Coordination, Brazil). This unique combination of 
speakers provides an opportunity for interesting perspectives and 
exchange on a broad scope of topics, including:

– Historical changes in media censorship and classification systems

– The international exchange of policies and practices

– Conceptions of childhood, youth, and parental and state responsibility

– Comparative examination of ratings practices, including by both state 
and non-state classification agencies

– The significance of media, genre, and technology to classification 
practices

– Influential individuals and organisations in classification histories

– Classification governance in the age of digital distribution

*Places are limited in order to keep this a free event. Register below 
to indicate your interest in attending this symposium on Friday the 9th 
of February, 9:30am-6:00pm, at the University of Sydney. Subject to 
availability, we will confirm your place by Wednesday the 31st of January.*

https://www.mediaclassification.org/conference/


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