April 20, 2009

Annenberg Research Seminar: David Hesmondhalgh, University of Leeds
Geoffrey Cowan Forum (Annenberg Room 207), 12 noon
Join students and faculty for a presentation by David Hesmondhalgh, professor of media and music industries, and director of the Media Industries Research Centre (MIRC), Institute of Communication Studies at the University of Leeds. His topic: “Theorizing and researching media labor.” From Dr. Hesmondhalgh: “What is the nature of creative media work? Does it really offer less alienation and greater autonomy than other kinds of employment? How do creative workers understand the trade-offs between security and autonomy? This paper examines these issues and others, drawing upon research carried out in three major creative or cultural industries: television, magazine journalism and music.” Lunch will be served.


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