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The end of communism brought fundamental changes to the media systems and to the journalist profession in Eastern and Central Europe. With the movement towards more democratic political systems and a market economy, the role of the media and the role of the journalist were transformed. Not only political and economic forces, but technological changes stemming from a global revolution in news gathering and delivery as well have influenced the media and the profession. Eastern European journalists not only have had to adjust to new journalistic styles and values, new private owners and advertisers, new political pressures during the post-communist era, but they have also had to learn to work with new technologies as well. There is almost ten years worth of evidence and experience to reflect on in analysing the changes in the media in East and Central Europe, making a conference highly appropriate at this juncture.
This two-day international conference seeks to explore the post-communist changes in the media and the journalism profession and will raise questions in such areas as: the nature and degree of success in the accommodation of journalism and democracy; the nature and the degree of independence enjoyed by journalists from political or proprietorial control; and the significance of technological developments in the media and their impact on the profession of journalist. The conference is aimed at academics, journalists and other media professionals from both Western and Eastern Europe.
The conference organisers are now inviting proposals on the following themes:
The deadline for proposals is 1 April 1998. Abstracts should be 300-500 words. Notification of acceptance will be given by 1 May 1998.
Please send abstract or address any correspondence to Agnes Gulyçs at the address above.
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Last updated: January 20, 1998
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