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Nordmedia2013 - Defending democracy. Nordic and global diversities in media and journalism

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The Nordmedia2013 conference to be hosted by Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences marks the 40th anniversary of this biannual conference, which is the biggest and most influential conference for media and communication research in the Nordic countries. The conference theme -- "Defending Democracy: Nordic and global diversities in media and journalism" -- reflects the insight that both the media field and the Nordic societies are more complex and diverse than ever. Consequently, the med ia's role as carriers of free speech and democratic ideals are being amended. Journalism, for example, has traditionally played a key role as carrier of free speech and democratic ideals, but today this role is challenged by new media formats, practices a nd companies. What impact do these changes have for democratic processes and conditions for freedom of expression? This question, and others related to it, will be addressed at the Nordmedia2013 conference. Approximately 300 researchers mainly from the N ordic countries will present and discuss their research in 12-14 different thematic divisions, which reflect the broad impact the media field has on societies. Internationally acclaimed keynotes and panelists -- like professor Stephen J.A. Ward at Univers ity of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; professor Natalie Fenton at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK; and Kamel Labidi, chairman of the Tunisian Human Rights Commission, and president of the National Authority for Reform of Information and Communication (INRIC ) in Tunisia -- will give their insights on the theme and partake in discussions related to it. Furthermore, the conference will invite practitioners within the media field to take part in the discussions. The conference will contribute to important dis cussions related to democracy and free speech not only in the Nordic countries, but in other parts of the world as well.

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