There has been considerable research looking at the potential of new media technologies, traditional journalism and citizen reporting. The extent to which these new media technologies and ‘citizen journalism’ have morphed or reconfigured traditional journalism practice remains debatable. Recently, there has been questions around the limits of social media in journalism practice as the ethical …
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Constructions of the Real: Intersections of Practice and Theory in Documentary-Based Filmmaking As more filmmakers have entered into academic institutions, and other film practitioners have sought to engage with philosophy, the relationship between filmmaking and theory has become entwined in dynamic ways. The confluence of theory and practice has impacted on the relationship between forms, …
In Memoriam: Prof. Sonja Verwey
The SACOMM community was met with the sad news of Prof. Sonja Verwey’s passing last week. Prof. Verwey was the first female president of our Association, a formidable academic, an esteemed colleague, a mentor and a friend to many of us. We will remember Prof. Verwey as a gentle, cheerful and insightful presence in, and …
Borders, Media Crossings and the Politics of Translation: The Gaze from Southern Africa
Pier Paolo Frassinelli, Borders, Media Crossings and the Politics of Translation: The Gaze from Southern Africa (Routledge 2019). Available on Taylor & Francis ebooks (as well as in hardback–paperback to follow): https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429029387 Summary This book examines concepts of the border and translation within the context of social and cultural theory through the lens of southern Africa. …
SACOMM 2019: Registration now Open
We look forward to seeing you at SACOMM2019! Thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts. You should have received a notification via email if you have submitted a suggestion for a panel or an abstract. If you haven’t received word from the Conference Organisers, please email sacomm2019@gmail.com. Registration Deadline is 26 July, 2019. Conference DetailsRegistration …
CFP: Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference
CALL FOR PAPERS – Due Date 29th October 2019 in Ontario, Canada, 23-26 June 2020 Win a free iPad or Tablet Conference Program Chair and Executive Director Professor Gabriel Ogunmokun (PhD), Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development. Email: ogunmokun@academyofworldbusiness.com Conference Associate Program Chair Dr Lianxi Zhou, Professor of Marketing and International Business, Goodman School …
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Season’s Greetings
Dear Colleagues, As we near the end of the year, on behalf of the SACOMM Exco, I want to take the opportunity to wish you all a peaceful December break and a good start to the new year. I also want to thank you all for your input and participation in various activities throughout the …
SACOMM Listserv
For many years, Prof. Keyan Tomaselli managed the SACOMM Listserv with utmost dedication and consideration. In 2017, Dr. Elnerine Greeff (UNISA) kindly agreed to take over this responsibility. Join our Listserv by contacting Dr. Elnerine (WJ) Greeff greefwj@unisa.ac.za We will not share your information with third parties. We communicate Calls for Papers and activities by the various Interest …
SACOMM STATEMENT: Student protests and related Freedom of Expression rights
21 October 2015 SACOMM is the professional representative association which represents academics and scholars in South Africa, working within the fields of the communication sciences, including media studies, journalism, film, corporate communication and communication in general. We note with concern the various instances of violation of freedom of expression and speech rights, accompanying the current …
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SACOMM STATEMENT: SABC Crisis
22 July 2016 – STATEMENT BY MEDIA EDUCATORS ON SABC CRISIS The following statement has been issued by educators in journalism and media studies We, the undersigned educators in journalism, media studies and related subjects, condemn in the strongest terms the arbitrary suspension and firing of some of the leading journalists at the SABC. …