Sep 8, 2015 | News
As he bowed out as AMIC’s chairperson, Dr. Arun Mahizhnancalled on AMIC members to get rid of the “blind subservience” to the Western perspective in analyzing Asian media and communication systems.
“Far too long, we have submitted and submerged ourselves in Western perspective and Western theories, and worst of all, Western validation of our own nascent attempts to create anything Asian,” lamented Dr. Mahizhnan, speaking during the 2015 AMIC International Conference held in Dubai.
He added, “We have a long way go in establishing an Asian perspective and Asian theories of communication” and “it is going to be even more challenging to do this than before.”
A clear research agenda looms ahead for Asian communicators and scholars to differentiate and distinguish Asian communication practices and build theories based on them.
While there are attempts in the past to ground research in local practice, some try to fit them to Western theories.
More work and people are needed in seriously observing and analyzing Asian media and communication practice
Dr. Mahizhnanwas also commended for his long years of distinguished service to AMIC as chairman and member of the Board of Management, and as chairman of the Board of Directors.
In turn, he cited AMIC colleagues Dr. Ang Peng Hwa and Dr. Eddie Kuo, Mr. Martin L. Hadlow and the AMIC Secretariat for their support to AMIC.
He also expressed gratitude to the American University in Dubai, especially its leaders Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President Lance de Masi, Provost Jihad Nader and Dean Ali Jaber, for hosting the 2015 AMIC International Conference.
Sep 8, 2015 | News
The 4th World Journalism Education Congress (WJEC) will be held in Auckland, New Zealand from July 14 to July 16, 2016.
The WJEC will be hosted by Auckland University of Technology’s School of Communication Studies.
It will provide a discussion forum on socio-technological changes that impact on the journalism and journalism education worldwide.
The WJEC was occasioned by contemporary developments that signal significant shifts in the place of journalism programmes within the academe and the broader educational environment, and in relationships with industry and wider society.The implications of this transition will be WJEC’s focus.
Journalism Education in the Asia-Pacific will also be a strong feature of the conference, in partnership with the Pacific Media Centre.
Topics to be discussed at the WJEC include:
- Mobile/Social/User-generated Media and Journalism
- Research Trends in Journalism
- Utilising the Professional Connection Work in Journalism Education
- 21st Century Ethical Issues in Journalism
- Journalism Education and an Informed Citizenry
- Journalism Programmes Offered by the Industry
- Journalism Education in the South Pacific
- Journalism Education in Asia
Conference organizers are calling for abstracts. Please contact: Steering Committee chair Associate Professor Verica Rupar.
For inquiries from the Asia-Pacific, please contact Professor David Robie, New Zealand Country Representative of AMIC and 2015 AMIC Communication Awardee.
More details can be viewed at the WJEC conference website at AUT, and the AUT School of Communication Studies.
Jan 22, 2015 | AMIC Communication Awards
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the AMIC Asia Communication Award 2015.
Since 2006, the prestigious annual ceremony has recognized outstanding achievements in various media and communication fields and categories. This year, another individual will be honored for making an impact on Asian media and communication through his or her work. The nominees’ contributions can be focused on a single country within Asia, a region within Asia, or the whole of Asia. While the nominee need not be from Asia, preference is accorded to regional actors.
Award categories are as follows:
Research—pioneering contributions to the body of knowledge on media and communication research, such as the launching and completion of major research projects or the development of enduring theoretical approaches in the discipline.
Education—legacy in nurturing successive generations of media, communication, or journalism students and scholars.
Institution building—establishment of key communication and media programs, research centres or academic publications.
Excellence in journalism—sustained involvement in public service and observance of the highest journalistic principles.
Others—from time to time the Board may present the AMIC Asia Communication Award to a media practitioner for outstanding commitment to and excellence in their field of endeavor.
Nominations will be accepted from any AMIC member in good standing. The closing date is on 30 March 2015. The award will be presented at the 24th AMIC international conference in Dubai, UAE (10th to 13th June 2015).
Please accomplish the nomination form (also available on www.amic.org.sg). Send the form, together with a nomination letter, to the following:
Ramon R. Tuazon
Acting Secretary-General
Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC)
E-mail: rrtuazon722@yahoo.com and r.tuazon@amic.org.sg
We look forward to receiving your nominations. Thank you very much.
Very truly yours,
Ramon R. Tuazon
Acting Secretary-General
Download the pdf nomination form
Dec 15, 2014 | Member Updates
Dear AMIC Members,
Once again, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” (with apologies to American singer Andy Williams) when we take stock of our achievements and start planning for what we wish to accomplish this coming 2015. I am sure the holiday fever has also caught many of us. But before you get too absorbed with your preparations for the fast-approaching holidays, may I remind you that it is also time to renew your membership with Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC).
You may recall that as member of AMIC, you are part of Asia Pacific’s most prestigious professional association of communication media scholars and practitioners.
Your benefits as an AMIC member includes:
· Discounted subscription to the Asian Journal of Communication, print edition;
· Free US$200-subscription to Media Asia, online edition;
· Discounts on all other AMIC publications, including books;
· Participation in AMIC international conferences at discounted rates;
· Opportunities to participate and present papers at AMIC’s annual international conference and to avail yourselves of discounted conference fees; and
· Broad networking and collaborative opportunities with media and communication professionals and academics.
Please pay your annual fee by sending your payment made out to the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre Ltd or via Pay Pal Account amic@org.sg. You may pay to our AMIC country representatives as well. Also, invite your colleagues to join our network of about 300 communication professionals. We are also open to institutional membership.
In my earlier letter, I announced that our next annual conference will be in Dubai on 10-13 June 2015 with the American University in Dubai as our partner. I hope you will join us and perhaps you can present a paper. Details are in our website at www.amic.org.sg. The deadline for submission of paper abstract for review is on 05 January 2015.
Thank you very much. I look forward to your active participation in AMIC events in 2015.
Very truly yours,
RAMON R. TUAZON
Acting Secretary-General
Dec 12, 2014 | Annual Conference
ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
24th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
in partnership with the American University in Dubai (AUD) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10-13 June 2015
2nd CALL FOR PAPERS
The submission of abstracts for the 2015 AMIC Conference in Dubai has been extended until 05 February 2015. Notification of acceptance is on 05 March 2015.
The theme of the conference is Communicating in an e-Asia: Values, Technologies, and Challenges.
FORMAT FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstracts should be submitted via email to conference@amic.org.sg. Indicate your proposed conference stream in the subject line of your email. Please choose from the following:
- Communication and society
- Cultural impact of ICTs
- Social media and society
- Youth and the Internet
- e-Learning, trends and possibilities
- Media and a free press
- Communication and marginalized communities
- ICTs and development
- The ‘knowledge society’
- Future of communication technologies
- Remote/island societies and new technologies
- Media and gender
- Society and new media
- Education and new technologies
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- Development communication and social change
- Broadcasting: past and present
- Freedom of expression in transition societies
- Media history
- Communication theory and ethics
- Environment, climate and communication
- Print media: past and present
- Socio-political development and media
- Cross-cultural influences and developments
- Policy and communication
- Media empowerment
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The E-mail should include the following:
- Paper title
- Author name, designation and institution
- Short biography of author (100 words)
- Paper abstract (500 words)
For more information, please visit the AMIC website, www.amic.org.sg. You may also contact the following:
Mr. Ramon R. Tuazon
Acting Secretary General
r.tuazon@amic.org.sg
rrtuazon722@yahoo.com
Ms. Ivy D. Alcantara
Office Manager
jlalcantara@amic.org.sg
