Yes, It Is Media: Introduction to the Special Issue.

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Názov: Yes, It Is Media: Introduction to the Special Issue.
Autori: Ruberg, Bo (AUTHOR), Ellcessor, Elizabeth (AUTHOR)
Zdroj: JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies. Fall2025, Vol. 65 Issue 1, p8-13. 6p.
Predmety: *MEDIA studies, *ACADEMIC discourse
Abstrakt: The article discusses the evolving scope of the Journal of Cinema and Media Studies (JCMS) and the broader field of media studies, emphasizing the need to redefine what constitutes "media." It highlights the journal's transition from a focus solely on cinema to an inclusive approach that recognizes various media forms, prompting critical questions about the boundaries and definitions of media. The first special issue of JCMS, titled "But Is It Media?", showcases diverse scholarly work that challenges traditional notions of media, encouraging researchers to explore unconventional objects and phenomena as legitimate subjects of media studies. The authors advocate for a more expansive understanding of media, asserting that everything can be analyzed through a media studies lens, thus inviting scholars to embrace their interests without fear of dismissal. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstrakt:The article discusses the evolving scope of the Journal of Cinema and Media Studies (JCMS) and the broader field of media studies, emphasizing the need to redefine what constitutes "media." It highlights the journal's transition from a focus solely on cinema to an inclusive approach that recognizes various media forms, prompting critical questions about the boundaries and definitions of media. The first special issue of JCMS, titled "But Is It Media?", showcases diverse scholarly work that challenges traditional notions of media, encouraging researchers to explore unconventional objects and phenomena as legitimate subjects of media studies. The authors advocate for a more expansive understanding of media, asserting that everything can be analyzed through a media studies lens, thus inviting scholars to embrace their interests without fear of dismissal. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:25784900