This area aims to study how journalism and news media are influenced by, and influence, culture in significant ways.
Submissions may address, but are not limited to, topics such as:
- Journalism history
- Evolution of journalism practice
- Analyses of news coverage
- Issues involved with special types of journalism (e.g., politics, sports, music, health, etc.)
- Journalism ethics
- Community journalism
- Hyperlocal journalism
- Blogging/microblogging as journalism
- Entertainment/celebrity news
- Journalism education
- Journalism and technology
General questions and/or inquiries are also welcome. Panels of 3 or 4 presenters, single papers, roundtables, or alternative formats are encouraged.