WORKSHOP
Toward Flourishing: A Theoretical Reset for Journalism Ethics
6th-7th June 2024
The Public Communication Department of the School of Communication and the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society invite abstracts for an interdisciplinary workshop on journalism ethics theory to be held June 6-7, 2024 in Pamplona, Spain
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We seek to reframe and reinterpret journalism ethics theory as it relates to a politics of the common good.
This workshop will gather a community of scholars interested in philosophical approaches to theory at the nexus of journalism, ethics and politics. In particular, we are interested in proposals for repairing, restoring, or redefining basic concepts in journalism ethics going forward. We seek to reframe and reinterpret journalism ethics theory as it relates to a politics of the common good. The aim is to make a space for seeing things differently so theory can better inform the practice of journalism ---particularly its political function- in the context of systematic disinformation, news avoidance, and political polarization in contemporary democracies.
We seek to reframe and reinterpret journalism ethics theory as it relates to a politics of the common good. We are guided by these questions
Do we have the journalism we need to live well as individuals and members of political communities?
Does journalism have the contexts it needs to flourish as a practice?
What ethical concepts and theoretical approaches can journalism define to create an adequate ethos for practitioners, allowing them to accomplish their mission in the current historical context?
TOPICS FOR PROPOSALS
Specification of key journalism ethics concepts in relation to political cultures, average systems, professionalism, digitalization, economic arrangements, and other important "thickening" agents in specific democratic contexts.
Comparative works that look at the variety of ways in which journalism can promote (or obstruct) flourishing in democracies in different historical eras, cultures and average systems.
Proposals to systematically interrogate, clarify, and critique existing concepts in journalism ethics using flourishing as the standard.
Proposals to systematically repair, expand, recover, appropriate or invent journalism ethics concepts using flourishing as the standard.
A goal of the workshop is to identify and gather authors who want to discuss philosophical approaches to journalism's ethical mission in the current context and may want to submit completed papers for possible publication in a special journal issue and/or edited academic volume.
For more information, contact mcodina@unav.es.
STANDARDS AND INDICATIONS
Submissions for the workshop are invited in the form of abstracts of 200-350 words should clearly and concisely summarize a theoretical argument related to the nexus of journalism, ethics and politics. You can send your submissions through this online form.
Abstract and paper submissions will use the University of Navarra Open Journal System.
All submissions will go through the process of peer review by the conference's Scientific Committee. Paper abstracts must be submitted online by 20th of March 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES
20
March 2024
Extended submission deadline
27
March 2024
Applicants will be notified
6-7
June 2024
Workshop
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mark Francis Hoipkemier
University of Navarra
Assistant Professor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
PRESENTERS
Ana Azurmendi. University of Navarra
David A. Craig. University of Oklahoma
Bowen Cheng. Kanghui Education Inc.
Lisa Deml. Birmingham City University
Deni Elliott. University of South Florida
Manuel Martín Algarra. University of Navarra
Lee Anne Peck. University of Northern Colorado
Patrick Plaisance. Penn State
Lee Artz. Purdue University Northwest
Chris Roberts. University of Alabama
Jordi Rodríguez-Virgili. University of Navarra
Lydia Sanchez. University of Barcelona
Aurken Sierra. University of Navarra
Joe Simpson. London Metropolitan University
Marta Torregrosa. University of Navarra
Bastiaan Vanacker. Loyola University Chicago
WORKSHOP ORGANIZERS
Mónica Codina. University of Navarra
Sandra Borden. Western Michigan University
Presenters must register before April 19th
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
The conference will take place at the Universidad de Navarra campus (Room 30 of Central Building) located in Pamplona, Spain.
HOW TO GET TO PAMPLONA CITY?
PLANE
From Pamplona Airport
You can travel by plane via Madrid or Barcelona.
Visit Iberia USA for more information.
TAXI
To get to the Universidad de Navarra from the airport, we kindly suggest you take a cab. Cabs are available in front of the airport building. Since Pamplona Airport is fairly small, you will easily see the cabs waiting in front of the arrivals gate. The cost of the cab ride to the city should be around 15€.
If you need a cab service in Pamplona, we recommend calling the following phone numbers (+34) 948 221 212, (+34) 948 232 300 or (+34) 948 351 400. Taxis rarely stop in the street; it is necessary to go to a cab stop or request one by phone.
TRAIN
From Pamplona train station
The train station (Renfe) is 2.5 kilometers from Old Town Pamplona. In the station there are cab and bus stops (lines 7 and 9). For information on routes, timetables, and prices, you must visit the Renfe website.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
From the University to the city center
If you want to get to the city center by public transport, there is a bus stop (line 5) just a 3 minute walk from the Conference venue.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation plans are staff.
Accommodation special discounts through the travel agency: comercialpamplona@viajeseci.es
The prices indicated are those agreed upon through the travel agency. People interested in booking taking advantage of special discounts, please contact comercialpamplona@viajeseci.es
►Western Pamplona: Distance from the Conference Venue: 15 minutes walking.
→Double Room (single use) - €80 per room/night (includes breakfast and VAT)
→Double Room (double use) - €95 per room/night (includes breakfast and VAT)
►Hotel Blanca de Navarra: Distance from the Conference Venue: 13 minutes walking.
→Double Room (single use) - €110 (VAT and breakfast included)
→Double Room (double use) - €125 (VAT and breakfast included)
►NH Iruña Park: Distance from the Conference Venue: 25 minutes walking.
→Double Room (single use) - €112.20 (VAT and breakfast included)
→Double Room (double use) - €123.20 (VAT and breakfast included)
►Hotel Albret: Distance from the Conference Venue: 25 minutes walking.
→Double Room (single/double use) - €95 (accommodation only, VAT included).
→Buffet breakfast - €15 (VAT included) per person
►HotelCatedral: Distance from the Conference Venue: 40 minutes walking /12 minutes by cab.
►HotelTres Reyes: Distance from the Conference Venue: 30 minutes walking /11 minutes by cab.
►HostalAcella: Distance from the Conference Venue: 13 minutes walking.
