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Job offers - Canada
by Lorna Heaton 18 Sep '03

18 Sep '03

Hi, The University of Montreal Communication Department is seeking to fill several positions. The information is below. Please note that the teaching is done in French. Hope some of you will apply. Lorna Heaton Assistant Professor Department of Communication University of Montreal (English follows) POSTES DE PROFESSEUR RÉGULIER Département de communication Faculté des arts et des sciences Université de Montréal Le Département de communication est à la recherche de candidats ou candidates pour occuper des postes de professeure ou professeur régulier, à plein temps au rang d'adjoint ou récemment promu agrégé. Les candidats ou candidates doivent avoir démontré des intérêts de recherche dans l'un au moins des domaines suivants : · Communication organisationnelle : étude des processus communicationnels qui sont engagés dans les différents aspects de la réalité organisationnelle. Nouveaux développements dans le domaine des organisations, comme par exemple les nouveaux modes d'organisation et la gouvernance des entreprises. Analyse des échanges communicationnels entre les organisations et leurs partenaires sociaux et économiques. Étude des pratiques et des processus publicitaires ainsi que des relations publiques. · Communication inter-culturelle : étude des problématiques contemporaines de la diversité, de la diaspora, de l'hybridité, des métissages et des rapports internationaux ou transnationaux entre cultures ou groupes culturels. · Communication, culture et pouvoir : étude des pratiques (signifiantes, discursives, ou médiatiques), des produits culturels et des institutions engagés dans la formation et la gestion des conduites individuelles et collectives. Analyse des processus, des dispositifs ou des acteurs qui participent à la définition des espaces et des cultures publiques ou populaires. Pratiques de gouvernance à l'échelle nationale et internationale. Analyse de l'économie politique. Étude des rapports culture-pouvoir. Une priorité sera accordée au candidat ou à la candidate capable d'enseigner: · Théories de la communication : théories classiques et contemporaines de la communication. Aspects épistémologiques, logiques, éthiques et/ou esthétiques des phénomènes communicationnels. · Méthodes quantitatives : production et usage des statistiques dans les médias, dans la recherche en communication ou dans un domaine connexe. Méthodes statistiques de base (statistiques descriptives, tests d'hypothèses), initiation à l'usage des logiciels d'analyse de données (SPSS) et démarches de recherche utilisant les données quantitatives. QUALIFICATIONS Les candidats ou les candidates doivent détenir un doctorat (ou être sur le point de l'obtenir) en communication ou dans une discipline connexe et avoir une expérience de recherche pertinente à l'un ou l'autre des domaines nommés ci-dessus. Les candidats ou les candidates devront avoir démontré des qualités de dynamisme et de créativité en recherche et en pédagogie. Une bonne connaissance du français est nécessaire. RESPONSABILITÉS Les candidats ou les candidates seront appelés à offrir des enseignements théoriques ou méthodologiques aux trois cycles, à encadrer les étudiants et étudiantes aux études supérieures, à poursuivre des activités de recherche, de publication et de rayonnement ainsi qu'à contribuer au fonctionnement institutionnel. ENTRÉE EN FONCTION 1er juin 2004, ou plus tard, le cas échéant. (Les postes resteront ouverts jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient comblés) TRAITEMENT L'Université de Montréal offre un salaire concurrentiel, jumelé à une gamme complète d'avantages sociaux. DATE LIMITE DE CLÔTURE DES CANDIDATURES Les personnes intéressées doivent faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae, accompagné de trois lettres de recommandation, de copies de leurs publications récentes et d'une description de leurs intérêts de recherche (2 à 3 pages maximum) au plus tard le 30 novembre 2003 à : Mme Line Grenier, directrice Département de communication Université de Montréal C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7 Tél : (514) 343-7819 Courriel : line.grenier(a)UMontreal.CA Conformément aux exigences prescrites en matière d'immigration au Canada, cette annonce s'adresse en priorité aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents. L'Université adhère à un programme d'accès à l'égalité en emploi pour les femmes et aux principes d'équité en matière d'emploi. ************************************************ FACULTY POSITIONS - PROFESSOR Faculté des arts et des sciences Département de communication Université de Montréal The Department of Communication of the Université de Montréal is recruiting candidates for full-time positions at the rank of assistant or beginning associate professor. Successful candidates will have demonstrated research interests in at least one of the following thematic areas: -- Organizational communication : the study of communicative processes involved in the various aspects of organizational life. New developments in organizations such as new modes of organization and governance. Analysis of communication exchanges between organizations and their social and economic partners. Study of advertisement practices and processes and of public relations. -- Inter-cultural communication: the study of contemporary issues of diversity, diaspora, hybridity, metissage, and transnational or international relationships between cultures or cultural groups. -- Communication, culture and power : the study of the (signifying, discursive or mediated) practices, cultural products and institutions involved in the formation and the management of individual and collective conducts. Analysis of the processes, apparatus and actors that contribute to the definition of popular or public spaces and cultures. International and national practices of governance. Analysis of political economy. Study of culture-power relations. Priority will be given to candidates who have the ability to teach: -- Theory of communication : Classical and contemporary communication theories. Epistemological, logical, ethical and/or aesthetic aspects of communication phenomena. -- Quantitative research methods: production and use of statistics in the media, in communication research or in a related field. Introduction to quantitative methods (descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing), data analysis software programs (SPSS) and research design involving quantitative data. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold (or be about to obtain) a Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline and possess relevant research experience in one or more of the thematic areas mentioned above. They will have demonstrated dynamism and creativity in research and teaching. Candidates will have to demonstrate a working knowledge of French within a reasonable period of time. DUTIES: Successful candidates will be expected to teach theoretical or methodological courses (in French) at undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels, as well as to supervise graduate students, conduct research, publish, contribute to the field and assume administrative responsibilities. STARTING DATE: June 1st, 2004 or later. Positions will remain open until they are filled. The Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries accompanied by a complete range of benefits. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, along with three letters of reference, copies of recent publications, and a description of research interests (2-3 pages maximum) no later than November 30th, 2003, to: Ms Line Grenier, Chair Département de communication Université de Montréal C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7 Tel : (514) 343-7819 E-mail : line.grenier(a)UMontreal.CA In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will receive priority consideration. The Université de Montréal is committed to employment equity and to an affirmative action program aimed at reducing gender imbalance.

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rock and roll, cultural memory, and technology
by david silver 18 Sep '03

18 Sep '03

good stuff here: http://www.laweekly.com/ink/03/44/features-babcock.php david

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Re: [Air-l] ATTN: Race, Place, and Information Technology
by Art McGee 18 Sep '03

18 Sep '03

> There has been little or no apparent rejection, as far as > I can tell, of the Internet as a "white man's technology", > as extraneous and irrelevant to local cultural life, or as > an overpriced commodity imported from abroad (and that it > definitely is). And why should there be? The problem with the normal interrogation of this issue is that there is a failure to recognize that while the physical technology may have been developed elsewhere, the concepts which undergird it's use and operation are often indigenous. If anything, the real "white man's" technology is anything that is based on unidirectional broadcast and private property ownership (broadcast television, etc.), as opposed to the multidirectional and communal tendencies of the internet and other forms of online communication. The internet comes closer than any other "outside" form to what non-white people would create if given a choice. The barriers they face in acquiring the physical tools to participate says nothing about how the idea of the internet resonates with many of their cultural values. So, if there is a digital divide, it's brought about not by lack of interest, laziness, nihilism, or apathy, but by economic and institutional barriers to getting at the means of production and consumption. > This of course speaks to the particularities of Trinidad, > and I would not expect similar findings in all parts of > whatever one may call it, the Third World, the lesser > developed countries, ex-colonies, etc., etc. There is nothing surprising to me about the Trinidadian situation, and in reading the research it in many ways mirrored my perceptions and personal experience as a Black person here in the United States. Obviously there are many objective differences, but there is a Pan-African thread, however thin it may be, that ties them together. Art McGee Principal Consultant Virtual Identity Communications+Media+Technology 1-510-967-9381 Copyrights and Copywrongs <http://nytimes.com/imagepages/2003/09/16/arts/20030916_POPLIFE_IMAGE.html>

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Source of research sought
by Christine L. Ogan 17 Sep '03

17 Sep '03

I'm looking for research on people who respond to opinions or ideas they read in listservs or on Internet sites. If I remember correctly, people who write in response to an idea they read on a listserv tend to disagree with the published statement. Is that so? Who has conducted research on this phenomenon? I am studying email responses to an essay that appeared in a political opinion web site. Thanks for any help you can provide. Chris Ogan Professor of Journalism School of Journalism 206a Ernie Pyle Hall 970 E. Seventh Street Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405-7108 812-855-1699 Fax: 812-855-0901 www.indiana.edu/~oganjour Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research Professor of Informatics 211 Informatics 901 E. Tenth Street Bloomington, IN 47408-3912 812-855-1699 Fax: 812-856-4764

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LAST CALL FOR HILTON BOOKINGS!
by Rhiannon Bury 17 Sep '03

17 Sep '03

Dear AOIR conference delegates: September 19 is the LAST day that rooms at the Hilton will be set aside for delegates at the rate of $224 CDN per night. Bookings made by telephone or through our webpage can still be made but will depend on availability. I've already had one person email me to say there was no availability through the hotel's own website. Our block *still* has availability but that will change quickly enough when the rooms are released into the system. Business may have been slow back in May and June but the group services manager tells me October will very busy. So sign up ASAP: once again, here's our link with instructions. > http://www.ecommons.net/aoir/hotel_travel.phtml Email me privately if you run into problems or need assistance. Apparently the excel form link wasn't working but I hope it's been fixed by now. Rhiannon

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Politics on the Internet (from APSA)
by Wainer Lusoli 17 Sep '03

17 Sep '03

Dear all - hopefully of interest to the politicos on the list. We have presented a paper at APSA on the uses of IBTs (Internet base technologies) by British political parties' members, and related implication for intra-party democracy. http://www.esri.salford.ac.uk/ESRCResearchproject/papers/lusoli_ward_apsa20… Several conference sessions might also be of interest to members interested in the ICT-politics connection: http://www.apsanet.org/mtgs/program/program.cfm?event=1417188 http://www.apsanet.org/mtgs/program/program.cfm?event=1417448 http://www.apsanet.org/mtgs/program/program.cfm?event=1417318 http://www.apsanet.org/mtgs/program/program.cfm?event=1417428 http://www.apsanet.org/mtgs/program/program.cfm?event=1415608 To retrieve the papers (upload deadline: October, 1, therefore some can still be missing): http://archive.allacademic.com/publication/apsa_index.php All the best, Wainer ------------------------------------------------- Wainer Lusoli Researcher @ ESRI University of Salford IPOP - http://www.ipop.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)161 295 5654 -------------------------------------------------

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Global Information Village Plaza
by Nadia Caidi 17 Sep '03

17 Sep '03

CONTRIBUTE YOUR VOICE TO THE GLOBAL INFORMATION VILLAGE PLAZA A major feature in the so-called "information society" or else "digital economy" is its global nature. This aspect is analyzed, described and commented upon by many "specialists." The same specialists and other happy few are involved in the preparation of policies and programs supposed to support the transition into this "new era." Yet the lay professional public has little opportunity to express and confront its views in a truly open and participative fashion, unbiased by corporate, political or career stakes. While general economic and social challenges or current practices are often debated, what do this "new" society mean and imply for people is more often than not overlooked. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to express your personal views and share opinions with members of the ASIS&T and with information professionals at large.Tell us in a short (300 words maximum) position statement what in your opinion will be radically changed in your professional life and in your personal life as a result of the globalization of the information society? In other words, what does ‘globalization’ and ‘information society’ mean to you in a very real and concrete sense, both as an individual and as an information professional? What changes (if any) do you feel you have to undergo in order to cope? What should the information science community do to help you cope with the change? What should the information science community do to help itself cope with the change? To get your started, example of issues/themes are provided below. You may want to select one or a few of the following themes and articulate what is really new and challenging about each; what individuals and professional societies should do in order for all to better deal with the issue. The goal is to deepen our understanding of the problem and propose research and action agendas. Your own contributions and additions to the list of topics are of course welcome. · Multiculturalism and multilingualism · Lifelong learning for information professionals · Transformation of the public sphere and information ‘spaces’ · Strategies for coping with information overload and pollution · Distance education and interactive learning · User-friendliness and reliability of ICT applications · New patterns of work and social life · ICT and information as instruments of domination and/or liberation on the international scene · The state of information post 9/11 In keeping with the spirit of the Plaza -e.g., the 'public place' or shared community space reminiscent of the public sphere-, a wide initiative called the Global Information Village Plaza is currently taking place. Its aim is to bring people together to reflect on these issues. Beyond the individual opinions, the social interaction between the various participants and contributors is an important part of the process (hence, the idea of a global plaza). Take the opportunity to share your position statement with others through the discussion list of the Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG/III) of ASIS&T, which hosts the public discussion around the Global Information Village Plaza. The email for the list is: sigiii-l(a)asis.org <mailto:sigiii-l@asis.org> Messages should clearly indicate "Plaza" in the subject line. All position statements are due by October 5. Note: Anyone can post messages to the sigiii-l list but if you wish to see what others have posted and participate in further discussion, consider subscribing to the list (see http://mail.asis.org/mailman/listinfo/sigiii-l for details on how to subscribe). The sigiii list is a moderated list (mainly to avoid spamming and unrelated announcements). Of course, you may send your comments about others’ statements posted on the list. For more information, contact Nadia Caidi (caidi(a)fis.utoronto.ca) or Michel Menou (Michel.Menou(a)wanadoo.fr)

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ATTN: Race, Place, and Information Technology
by Art McGee 17 Sep '03

17 Sep '03

This is a paper being presented at the upcoming Telecommunications Policy Research Conference: Race, Place, and Information Technology By Karen Mossberger and Caroline J. Tolbert http://intel.si.umich.edu/tprc/archive-search-abstract.cfm?PaperID=184 Two points in the paper mirror what I've been saying and experiencing forever: 1. "Social networks facilitate technology use, according to our survey. Computers and the Internet are used far more frequently at the homes of friends or relatives than at public access sites. Twenty percent of all respondents reported using computers and the Internet at the homes of others, and twenty-four percent of respondents without home computers relied on friends and relatives. This is about 10 percentage points higher than rates of usage of public access computers at libraries (Mossberger, Tolbert, and Stansbury 2003). Informal processes of learning about computers and their uses may be as significant as public access and formal training." 2. "Race and ethnicity influence attitudes toward technology, in a surprising way. African-Americans had more positive attitudes toward information technology than similarly-situated white respondents, across a range of questions. While over 2/3 of Americans view the Internet and computers as important for keeping up with the times, or as important for economic opportunity, African Americans are significantly more likely to agree with these statements. They are also more likely than whites to be willing to learn new computer skills in a variety of ways, and are more willing to use public access sites for computers and the Internet. In terms of actual behavior, we found that African-Americans are more likely than whites to have used computers for job search or to have taken an online course. Our findings agree with other survey research on Internet job search (Pew 2000), but our analysis shows that these racial differences are statistically significant even after controlling for differences in income and education. Ethnic differences are less pronounced, but Latinos are more likely than whites to say that the Internet is necessary to keep up with the times, and are more willing than white respondents to take computer classes to learn new skills. Otherwise, their attitudes differ little from white respondents in the sample. Taken together, these statements show a fairly consistent pattern of positive attitudes about information technology for African Americans especially, as well as Latinos. Some other studies have also shown that African- Americans, Latinos, and urban residents are among the Internet nonusers who are most likely to say they will use the Internet someday (Lenhart 2003). Because apathy is an insufficient explanation for racial and ethnic differences, and individual income is also insufficient to account for these differences, environmental influences may be at work." Art McGee Principal Consultant Virtual Identity Communications+Media+Technology 1-510-967-9381

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Workshop Program at the German Online Research 04
by u.matzat＠t-online.de 16 Sep '03

16 Sep '03

Dear Internet Researchers, the German Society for Online Research offers the following tutorial workshops that will be held at the German Online Research 04 (March 30 + 31, 2004): - The Analysis of Online Groups:Topics, findings, techniques, and applications - The Analysis of Social Networks in the field of Internet Research: Subjects, Techniques, and Applications - Non-Reactive Methods of Data Collection on the Internet: Techniques, Software, and Applications for Researchers and Users - On-line Experimenting, from planning stage to logfile analysis: Basic concepts, software, techniques, and insider tricks - Online Employee Surveys - Data-Mining for the E-Business Please find more information about the details of the workshops, the organizers, fees, and opportunities for registration at http://www.dgof.de/gor04/work_e.htm The workshops are for registered visitors of the German Online Research 04 only. More information about the German Online Research 04 can be found at http://www.dgof.de/gor04/cfp_e.htm Regards, Uwe Matzat +++++++++++++++++++++ Uwe Matzat Institute of Social Sciences Sociology Chair I University of Duesseldorf Universitaetstr. 1 40225 Duesseldorf phone: +49 211 8112851 matzat(a)uni-duesseldorf.de http://www.uni-duesseldorf.de/~matzat !I send this email from my private !email address; please respond only to matzat(a)uni-duesseldorf.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++

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RE: Course Readings
by Greg Wise 16 Sep '03

16 Sep '03

You might try Graham Meikle's Future Active: Media Activism and the Internet (Routledge, 2002) or Martha McCaughey and Michael D. Ayers Cyberactivism: Online Activism in Theory and Practice (Routledge, 2003). I suspect, from your description of your students, the former might work better. greg J. Macgregor Wise, Chair Department of Communication Studies College of Human Services Arizona State University West 4701 West Thunderbird Road Glendale, AZ 85306-4908 office: (602) 543 6646 fax: (602) 543 6612 --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 14:25:56 -0500 From: Ed Lamoureux <ell(a)bradley.edu> To: Air-l(a)aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] course readings/esp. books Reply-To: air-l(a)aoir.org I'm starting to work on a 400 level (senior) undergraduate seminar for the spring focused on non-commercial uses for multimedia. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to use Rich Media Poor Democracy as one of the texts (the one that "establishes the nature of the problem") . . . but I'm not having much luck finding the "and here's what we can do about it with new media" text for the other side of the equation. Any suggestions? Our students are very very practical . . . the program itself is a production major at a comprehensive institution . . . the students aren't very well positioned for "critical theory." I'm looking for practical ways to leverage what we do with web/cd/dvd authoring as positive contributions to our culture as opposed to only showing students how to make stuff that works in commercial products and projects. thanks for any suggestions. Edward Lee Lamoureux, Ph. D. Interim Director, Multimedia Program and New Media Center Associate Professor, Speech Communication 1501 W. Bradley Bradley University Peoria IL 61625 309-677-2378 Editor, Journal of Communication and Religion

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