University of Tasmania
25-27 June 2008



Comparative Journalism Studies is a relatively new discipline, multidisciplinary and globally oriented. Researchers in this field explore journalism content and practice as it occurs across different cultures, nation-states, historical periods, media forms and communication environments.

Comparative Journalism Studies 2008 aims to develop a critical dialogue on the object, the nature and the mode of enquiry in comparative journalism studies, and to gain insight into this emerging field. The conference will provide an overview of different frameworks which may be useful in explaining journalism within these various contexts.


We are delighted to advise that an expert panel will discuss

"Methodology of Comparative Journalism Research"

The panel includes:

Professor Michael Bromley (moderator), University of Queensland
Professor Daniel Hallin, University of California, San Diego (by Video Link)
Dr Thomas Hanitzsch, University of Zurich
Professor Steve Reese, University of Texas, Austin (by Video Link)
Professor David Rowe, University of Western Sydney



CONFERENCE PROGRAM



CJS08 is hosted by the School of English, Journalism and European Languages at the University of Tasmania

and supported by:

International Communication Association (ICA) (Journalism Studies Division)
International Association for Media and Communications Research
(IAMCR) (Journalism Research and Education Section)