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CFP: ICA Communication History Division Pre-Conference Network(ed) Histories. May 24, 2018.
by Park, David 10 Nov '17

10 Nov '17

Please note the below call for papers. I believe that the ICA Communication History Division’s pre-conference in 2018 will be quite relevant for many on this list… Thank you, Dave Park Network(ed) Histories: A Pre-Conference from the International Communication Association’s Communication History Division. Thursday, May 24, 2018. (all day) Prague (in one of the two ICA conference hotels) In contemporary communication research the network has become an almost ubiquitous concept, albeit to a very large degree dominated by a contemporary understanding of networks in relation to the social and the digital. Yet this omnipresent, contemporary usage of “networks” in reference to social media is rarely contextualized in terms of the many other kinds of communications networks that have existed in the past as well as the present. Given the obvious significance of social media in transforming social, cultural and political life, communications scholars have made the impacts and uses of networks their chief object of inquiry, rather than focusing on questions of origin, change over time, or historical precedent. Yet historical research into communications networks may help us to both reassess the significance of communications networks in the present and broaden our understanding of their role in the past. This preconference takes as its starting point the premise that the history of networks is fundamental to the history of communication itself. Investigating networks naturally raises historical questions, since networks evolve and develop over time. To take but one example, material media infrastructures frequently outlive the media for which they were constructed; new media networks often retrace their institutional and infrastructural footprints. The social, institutional, and intellectual networks of communication studies have likewise shaped the research field over time. Historical research into the origins, evolution, impacts, and legacies of communication networks thus offers an opportunity to understand how they have historically shaped mass media content, institutions, patterns of control, censorship, and surveillance, audiences and reception, temporal and spatial imaginations and more. This preconference also aims to reassess the significance of networks in communication history by bringing together historical research into both social and material networks, exploring how these networks have evolved over time, and with what implications. Like any theoretical construction, the distinction between the social and material in relation to networks is to some degree a false dichotomy. Papers that problematize, and/or bridge, this distinction are therefore particularly welcome. The history of communications networks entails a very broad range of questions. The following is a non-exclusive list of domains that we see as relevant to this topic. This list is intended to spur the imagination, not to discourage would-be submitters. We welcome a wide range of historical approaches to communication networks. - broadcast network histories - histories of networked communication technologies - networks and surveillance - networks and social change - networks and media revolutions - histories of communication research networks - networks, centre and periphery - networks, ownership and control Abstracts of 300 words (maximum) should be submitted no later than 30 November 2017. Proposals for full panels are also welcome: these should include a 250-word abstract for each individual presentation, and a 200-word rationale for the panel. Send abstracts to: lars.lundgren(a)sh.se Authors will be informed regarding acceptance/rejection for the preconference no later than 11 January 2018. Full papers will need to be submitted no later than 1 May 2018 as these will be posted online and made available to all those participating in the preconference. Early career scholars and graduate students are highly encouraged to submit their work. Please indicate if the research submitted is part of your thesis or dissertation project. The organizers will aim to arrange for discussants to provide an intensive response for graduate students’ projects. There will be a $100 registration fee for all attendees, to cover expenses.

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[AIR] Methodology for research on hashtag and collective action?
by Emmanuel Dabo 10 Nov '17

10 Nov '17

Hello everyone, I am leading a research entitled 'Hashtags and collective action in Côte d'Ivoire'. Côte d'Ivoire is a western African countries where a lot of young people are very active on social media. The purpose of the study is to understand: * how people create some hashtags? * how they appropriate them? * what could the appropriation of any hashtags influence media and policy agenda? According to you, what methodology or literature could be useful for me in this research? Thanks in advance for your feedback. Kind regards Emmanuel DABOChargé de communication - Rédacteur web - Blogueur+225 78 13 97 27 www.emmanueldabo.com Le blog d'Emmanuel DABO Skype : emmanuel.dabo1Sur Instagram et Twitter: @EmmanuelDAB Sent with Mixmax

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3 TT and 2 teaching jobs, Digital Media, University of Central Florida
by Mel Stanfill 10 Nov '17

10 Nov '17

The School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) in the College of Art and Humanities at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is hiring in the Digital Media program. Applications are due Nov 30th for all positions. Start date is August 2018. Instructor/Lecturer - two positions https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/51392 <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobswi…> Tenure-track Assistant Professor - three positions https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/51406 <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobswi…> Appropriate specializations may include areas such as virtual/augmented/mixed reality, physical computing, wearable or ubiquitous computing, mobile development, web design, interactive media development, or other areas within digital media. I am not on the search committees, but I'm happy to answer any questions people may have about the program or positions. Best, Mel Stanfill, PhD Assistant Professor Texts and Technology and Digital Media University of Central Florida http://www.melstanfill.com

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CfP: Chinese Internet Research Conference, May 2018
by Schneider, F.A. 10 Nov '17

10 Nov '17

ICA Pre-Conference: The 16th Chinese Internet Research Conference in Leiden List members may be interested in the following call: The Leiden University Institute for Area Studies and Leiden Law School welcome scholars from the area studies, social sciences, law, humanities, computer sciences, and from multi-disciplinary backgrounds to the 16th annual Chinese Internet Research Conference (CIRC), to be held in Leiden, the Netherlands, on 22-23 May 2018. CIRC annually brings together leading experts in the field of China Studies and many disciplines concerned with ICT in China. The 2018 iterations of CIRC will explore the theme 'modes of connection', through three sub-themes: modes of community, modes of productivity, and modes of organization. The field of China internet research has fruitfully tracked communication patterns across the Chinese speaking world, generating lively discussion about different discourses, voices, and media types in Chinese society. This conference will augment these efforts by asking how media and communication are bolted to the world. The internet has rapidly become more than a venue for the exchange of information. It is closely intertwined with social interactions, economic exchanges, and the practice of governance. Simultaneously, concerns surrounding the internet are no longer merely confined to free expression and access to information, they have come to include the impact of the internet on the integrity of political systems, personal data protection, terrorist use of ICTs, and cybercrime. There is now much greater complexity in the nature of connectivity that ICTs permit, and therefore the social, economic, and political questions they generate, which CIRC 16 will aim to explore. Proposals for contributions to CIRC 16 should be written in English and should not exceed 400 words for individual papers, or 1000 words for panel proposals. Proposals should be submitted to the organizing committee by 1 February 2018, via: f.a.schneider(a)hum.leidenuniv.nl. The organising committee will inform applicants of its decision by the end of that month. Full versions of the accepted papers are to be submitted by 1 May 2018. Papers should not exceed 8,000 words, including notes and references, and should be sent to the organising committee via email. Please see the full call for papers for additional information<http://www.politicseastasia.com/research/cfp-circ16/> on the conference and its themes. CIRC 16 is an official pre-conference of the International Communication Association's annual meeting, which will be held in Prague from 24-28 May 2018. ________________________________ Dr. Florian Schneider University Lecturer in the Politics of Modern China Managing Editor of the academic journal Asiascape: Digital Asia Chinese Department, Leiden University Institute for Area Studies Arsenaalstraat 1, Room 009 P.O.Box 9515 2300 RA Leiden The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)71 - 527 2544 Fax: +31 (0)71 - 527 2526 Web: www.PoliticsEastAsia.com<https://webmail.campus.leidenuniv.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=XxWGPCVp6EeeAuifBOjwE…> Twitter: @schneiderfa77

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Pinterest
by Bronwen Thomas 10 Nov '17

10 Nov '17

Hoping to find some advice on the list about using pinterest images in a short film. The maker (a participant in a project I’m running) has credited Pinterest but not the individual image creators (they are numerous). I’ve had a look at the Pinterest statement on copyright but that hasn’t helped. The film is currently on a personal blog, would like to use for my academic project site, but thought I should check out the situation re Pinterest first. Any advice gratefully received! thanks in advance Bronwen Bronwen Thomas Associate Professor Head of Research and Professional Practice, School of Journalism, English and Communication Director, Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture and Community http://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/centre/journalism-culture-and-community/ Principal Investigator, Reading on Screen http://readingonscreen.co.uk BU is a Disability Confident Employer and has signed up to the Mindful Employer charter. Information about the accessibility of University buildings can be found on the BU DisabledGo webpages. This email is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this email, which must not be copied, distributed or disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Bournemouth University or its subsidiary companies. Nor can any contract be formed on behalf of the University or its subsidiary companies via email.

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Facebook key word sampling and analysis
by Aya Yadlin Segal 10 Nov '17

10 Nov '17

Hello all, I was wondering if any of you might be able to share examples of studies that mechanically collected data from Facebook based on key words. I am specifically interested in big data collection and analysis that does not focus on a set of specific pages/groups but rather focused on key words that led to sampling from the entirety of accessible/public/open posts on FB in a specific timeline. Many thanks, and have a lovely weekend, Aya -- *Aya Yadlin-Segal, **Ph.D.* Postdoctoral researcher Department of Communication University of Haifa

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[AIR] Methodology for research on hashtag and collective action?
by Julian Hopkins 09 Nov '17

09 Nov '17

John Postill has some relevant work, e.g. (with Pink) 'Social Media Ethnography: The Digital Researcher in a Messy Web' - http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1329878X1214500114 They talk of 'hashtag sociality' --- *DR JULIAN HOPKINS* Lecturer in Communication School of Arts & Social Sciences Building 2, Level 6, Room 16 (2-6-16) Monash University Malaysia Jalan Lagoon Selatan 47500 Bandar Sunway Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia T: +60 3 5514 4920 E: julian.hopkins(a)monash.edu W: sass.monash.edu.my <http://www.sass.monash.edu.my/> *Your reaction is more important than who is right.*

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CFP Extended: Gaming Disability: Disability perspectives on contemporary video games
by Mike Kent 09 Nov '17

09 Nov '17

Call for Papers - note extended deadline: Gaming Disability: Disability perspectives on contemporary video games http://www.cultware.com/gaming-disability Edited by Dr Katie Ellis, Dr Mike Kent & Dr Tama Leaver Internet Studies, Curtin University Video games are a significant and still rapidly expanding area of popular culture. Media Access Australia estimated that in 2012 some twenty percent of gamers were people with a disability, yet, the relationship between video gaming, online gaming and disability is an area that until now has been largely under explored. This collection seeks to fill that gap. We are looking for scholars from both disability studies and games studies, along with game developers and innovators and disability activists and other people with interest in this area to contribute to this edited collection. We aim to highlight the history of people with disabilities participating in video games and explore the contemporary gaming environment as it relates to disability. This exploration takes place in the context of the changing nature of gaming, particularly the shift from what we might consider traditional desktop computer mediation onto mobile devices and augmented reality platforms. The collection will also explore future possibilities and pitfalls for people with disabilities and gaming. Areas of interest that chapters might address include * Disability narratives and representation in gaming * Accessibility of gaming for people with disabilities * Mods, hacks and alterations to games and devices for and by people with disabilities * Augmented reality games and disability * Disability gaming histories * Mobile gaming platforms and disability * Specific design elements (such as sound) in terms of designing accessible games * Gaming, television and disability * Future directions for disability and gaming Submission procedure: Potential authors are invited to submit chapter abstracts of no more than 500 words, including a title, 4 to 6 keywords, and a brief bio, by email to Dr Mike Kent <m.kent(a)curtin.edu.au> by the 1st of February 2018. (Please indicate in your proposal if you wish to use any visual material, and how you have or will gain copyright clearance for visual material.) Authors will receive a response in 2 weeks, with those provisionally accepted due as chapters of approximately 6000 words (including references) by 31 March 2018. If you would like any further information, please contact Mike Kent. About the editors: The editors are all from the Department of Internet Studies at Curtin University and have a history of successfully publishing edited collections in the areas of and gaming, disability, and new media. Dr Katie Ellis an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Internet Studies at Curtin University. Her research focuses on disability and the media extending across both representation and active possibilities for social inclusion. Her books include Disability and New Media (2011 with Mike Kent), Disabling Diversity (2008), Disability, Ageing and Obesity: Popular Media Identifications (2014; with Debbie Rodan & Pia Lebeck), Disability and the Media (2015; with Gerard Goggin), Disability and Popular Culture (2015) and her recent edited collection with Mike Kent Disability and Social Media: Global Perspectives (2017). Dr Mike Kent is an Associate Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Internet Studies at Curtin University. Mike's research focus is on people with disabilities and their use of, and access to, information communication technology and the Internet. His other area of research interest is in higher education and particularly online education, as well as online social networking platforms. His book, with Katie Ellis, Disability and New Media was published in 2011 and his edited collection, with Tama Leaver, An Education in Facebook? Higher Education and the World's Largest Social Network, was released in 2014. His latest edited collection, with Katie Ellis, Disability and Social Media: Global Perspectives is available 2017, along with his forthcoming edited collections Massive Open Online Courses and Higher Education: What went right, what went wrong and where to now, with Rebecca Bennett and Chinese Social Media Today: Critical Perspectives with Katie Ellis and Jian Xu. Dr Tama Leaver is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internet Studies at Curtin University. He researches online identities, digital media distribution and networked learning. He previously spent several years as a lecturer in Higher Education Development, and is currently also a Research Fellow in Curtin's Centre for Culture and Technology. His book Artificial Culture: Identity, Technology and Bodies was released through Routledge in 2012 and his edited collections An Education in Facebook? Higher Education and the World's Largest Social Network, with Mike Kent, was released in 2014 through Routledge, and Social, Casual and Mobile Games: The Changing Gaming Landscape, with Michele Wilson, was released through Bloomsbury Academic in 2016.

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Unique research/practice MA program
by Eric Gordon 09 Nov '17

09 Nov '17

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Engagement Lab at Emerson College is now accepting applications for the third cohort in our Master of Arts degree program Civic Media, Art & Practice (CMAP) for fall 2018. We’re seeking interdisciplinary minded students and recent graduates who are scholars, entrepreneurs, socially engaged artists, civic leaders, and creative technologists to apply. We would love your help reaching anyone who is looking to refine their skills and position themselves more strongly in the field of civic media. The core experience and outcomes of the 12-month CMAP program are centered around thesis projects. These creative works highlight the relationship of media, art, and practice and explore a wide range of approaches to the art & design of civic media, including participatory digital campaigns, mobile apps, public art installations, interactive curriculums, and virtual platforms. These projects bring to life the theories and practices that CMAP students explore in coursework throughout the year. At the Engagement Lab, we practice engaged research -- research with direct application to people’s lives and livelihoods. As such, CMAP students produce their scaled projects in partnerships with external organizations that we help to cultivate and support. Past students have worked with organizations ranging from the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics to UNDP Egypt to the Boston Public Library, and many more. You can learn more about CMAP here: https://elab.emerson.edu/cmap, and more about the work we do at the Engagement Lab at Emerson College here: https://elab.emerson.edu/about. The deadline for priority decision is March 1st, 2018. All applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until July 16th. Applications can be found at: http://www.emerson.edu/academics/civic-media-art-practice-ma If you know someone who would be interested in CMAP, please share this email, or ask them to reach out to paul_mihailidis(a)emerson.edu for more information or to schedule a meeting. Thanks!, Eric

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Call for Papers: BIAS - Bias in Information, Algorithms, and Systems
by Robert Jäschke 09 Nov '17

09 Nov '17

*Call for Papers: BIAS - Bias in Information, Algorithms, and Systems* *A half-day workshop at the 2018 iConference to be held in Sheffield, UK on Sunday, March 25, 2018* http://ir.shef.ac.uk/bias/ More than ever before, information, algorithms and systems have the potential to influence and shape our experiences and views. With increased access to digital media and the ubiquity of data and data-driven processes in all areas of life, an awareness and understanding of areas, such as algorithmic accountability, transparency, governance and bias, are becoming increasingly important. Recent cases in the news and media have highlighted the wider societal effects of data and algorithms requiring we pay it more attention. The BIAS workshop will bring together researchers from different disciplines who are interested in analysing and tackling bias within their discipline, arising from the data, algorithms and methods they use. The theme of the workshop, bias in information, algorithms, and systems, includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: - Bias in sources of data and information (e.g., datasets, data production, publications, visualisations, annotations, knowledge bases) - Bias in categorisation and representation schemes (e.g., vocabularies, standards, etc.) - Bias in algorithms (e.g., information retrieval, recommendation, classification, etc.) - Bias in the broader context of information and social systems (e.g., social media, search engines, social networks, crowdsourcing, etc.) - Considerations in evaluation (e.g., to identify and avoid bias, to create unbiased test and training collections, crowdsourcing, etc.) - Interactions between individuals, technologies and data/information - Considerations for data governance and policy The workshop aims to identify potential avenues for future directions around the notions of bias, algorithmic transparency and accountability, with the concrete goal of generating a collaborative proposal for publishing a position paper (e.g., in ACM SIGIR Forum) and/or the coordination of a special issue on BIAS for the journal Online Information Review. With these goals in mind, the workshop will feature a keynote talk, presentations and posters from workshop participants, and thematic discussions in small groups. === Submission and Publication === The workshop welcomes the following types of submissions: - Extended abstracts of up to 1,500 words, - Short research papers of up to 6 pages, and - Full research papers of up to 12 pages. Submissions will be peer-reviewed by at least two members of the programme committee. Submissions should be formatted according to Springer’s LNCS style guidelines (http://www.springer.com/gb/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gui…) and not exceed the word/page limit. The submission is to be done via EasyChair (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=bias2018) All accepted submissions will be published as workshop proceedings on CEUR-WS.org (http://ceur-ws.org/) Their metadata will also be provided in BibSonomy (https://www.bibsonomy.org/) and everything will be linked on the workshop homepage, together with the program and presentation slides. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the paper there. === Important Dates === - Abstract submission deadline: Jan 10, 2018 - Submission deadline: Jan 20, 2018 - Notification of acceptance: Feb 25, 2018 - Camera-ready paper: Mar 10, 2018 (Abstract submission: Please submit the title and (short) abstract of your work until January 10 to speed up reviewer assignment.) === Organisation === - Dr. Jo Bates, Information School, University of Sheffield, UK - Prof. Paul Clough, Information School, University of Sheffield, UK - Prof. Robert Jäschke, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany - Prof. Jahna Otterbacher, Open University of Cyprus -- Prof. Dr. Robert Jäschke Humboldt University Berlin, University of Sheffield, L3S Research Center https://www.ibi.hu-berlin.de/de/institut/personen/jaeschke < World Literature: http://weltliteratur.net/ > < http://bibsonomy.org >

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