Journalism in the 21st Century:
Between Globalization and National Identity

Melbourne, July 16 & 17, 2009

Journalism in the 21st century is being rapidly transformed, not only through the globalization of media and new media technologies, but also through the growing ubiquity of the Internet. These 'transforming' agents are reshaping newsgathering processes, and redefining the role of national news media in the context of a new transnational news space.

The conference will thus provide a broad platform for the discussion of these emergent issues, issues that are having an effect upon journalistic practice not only in Australia, but in the international context shaped by globalization and the 'network' society.

The conference will feature plenary speakers from international leading Universities as well as industry representatives. Confirmed speakers are Eric Beecher (Publisher of Crikey, Melbourne),Ralph J Begleiter (University of Delaware and Former CNN World Affairs Correspondent), Sarmila Bose (Oxford University), Nick Couldry (Goldsmiths College, University of London), Michael X. Delli Carpini (Annenberg School, Philadelphia), Bruce Dover (Australia Network, Sydney), Terry Flew (Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane), Michael Gawenda (Centre for Advanced Journalism, University of Melbourne), John Hartley (Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane), Christoph Lanz (Deutsche Welle, Berlin), Elias Mokua Nyatete (Formerly Radio Kwizera, Ngara Tanzania), Paul Ramadge (The Age, Melbourne), Julianne Schultz (Griffith REVIEW, Queensland), Philip Seib (USC Annenberg, California), Valerio Veo (SBS News & Current Affairs, Sydney), Christoph Wimmer (SBS Radio, Sydney), and Barbie Zelizer (Annenberg School, Philadelphia).

The conference is organized by the Media and Communications Program at the University of Melbourne in cooperation with the International Communication Association (ICA).