2008.4.13

MELL EXPO 2008

MELL(Media Expression, Learning and Literacy) Platz will hold the first symposium, MELL EXPO 2008, on April 26th and 27th.

The word EXPO stands for 'Exposition', and consists of five pavilions and a festival plaza. In the festival plaza, we will invite worldwide guests from U.K., Thailand, and Taiwan to discuss issues on media practice and literacy. The five pavilions, each with a theme, will invite groups and institutions related to the area. There will also be four informal talk sessions within the pavilions.

Every participant can enjoy the unique and bazaar-like style exhibitions and performances. Feel free to communicate with participants of various professions and backgrounds, and to exchange information with them!

All the events are open to the public with advance registration to
[ sanka2008@mellplatz.com ]

We look forward to seeing you soon at the brand-new Fukutake Hall !

Yorio KITAMURA (Organizer of MELL Platz 2008)
Hisamitsu MIZUSHIMA (Organizer of MELL Platz 2007)

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Date
26th and 27th April, 2008

Venue
Fukutake Hall, Hongo Campus of the University of Tokyo
[ http://fukutake.iii.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ ]

Transport
- Hongo 3-chomeﾓ of Marunouchi Line = M21 (6 minutes walk)
- Hongo 3-chomeﾓ of Ohedo Line = E08 (6 minutes walk)
- Nezuﾓ of Chiyoda Line = C14 (12 minutes walk)
- Todai Maeﾓ of Nanboku Line = N12 (12 minutes walk)

Organizers
MELL Platz [ http://www.mellplatz.com ]
Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, the University of Tokyo [ http://www.iii.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/ ]

Supporters
Media Exprimo of CREST, JST [ http://www.mediaexprimo.jp ]
Roppon Project of TV Asahi & Shin MIZUKOSHI Lab

Registration
Please send email to [ sanka2008@mellplatz.com ] with your name, profession, date to attend (only 26, only 27, or both days) by April 20th, 2008. The secretariat of MELL Platz will send you back an email for confirmation of acceptance.

Fee & Payment
2,000 yen by cash
It covers the whole participation for two days. No discount for partial participation. Welcome Party fee will be charged additionally.

Contact
For further information, please contact [ expo2008@mellplatz.com ]

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MELL EXPO 2008 : Programme

Day 1
26th(Saturday) April, 2008

- 9:00 > 11:30
Preparation for exhibitions of 5 pavilions

- 11:30
Registration for exhibitors

- 12:00
Registration for general participants

- 13:00
Opening Speech from the MELL Platz
[ Speakers ] :
Hisamitsu MIZUSHIMA (Tokai University, organizer of MELL Platz 2007)
Yorio KITAMURA (Niigata University, organizer of MELL Platz 2008)

- 13:30
Presentation 1
[ Presenter ]:
Gareth MORLAIS (BBC "Capture Wales" Project, U.K.)
Commentator: Akiko OGAWA (Aichi Shukutoku Univeristy)
Interpreter: Mariko MURATA (Kansai Univeristy)

- 14:30
Presentation 2
[ Presenter ] :
Nanatthun WONGBANDUE (Head of Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
[ Commentator ] :
Yorio KITAMURA
[ Interpreter ] :
Seongsoo BAEG (Kanda University of International Studies)

- 15:45 > 17:45
Exhibitions in Five Pavilions (processing simultaneously)
Talk Sessions
(a) 16:00 > 16:45 samu SAKURA (University of Tokyo)
(b) 17:00 > 17:45 Akihiro KITADA (University of Tokyo)

- 18:00
Welcome Party !

Day 2
27th(Sunday) April, 2008

- 9:30
Registration

- 10:00 > 12:00
Exhibitions in Five Pavilions (processing simultaneously)
Talk Sessions
(a) 10:00 > 11:30 Sophia WU, Tzong-Sheng DENG, Lu-Feng LI, Huei-Ling LAI, Hsin-Yi TSAI (Taiwan Chengchi University)
(b) 11:45 > 12:30 Keiichi KATSURA (Japan Congress of Journalists)

- 13:30
Panel Discussion
[ Panelists ] :
Gareth MORLAIS, Nanatthun WONGBANDUE, Sophia WU
[ Coordinator ] :
Shin MIZUKOSHI
[ Interpreters ] :
Mariko MURATA, Kiyoko TORIUMI (University of Tokyo)

- 15:00
Roundup Meeting by MELL Platz secretariat

- 16:00
Close

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Guests

		Gareth MORLAIS (BBC "Capture Wales" Project, U.K.) Presentation 1(Day 1), Panel Discussion (Day 2)
		Nanatthun WONGBANDUE (Head of Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand) Presentation 2(Day 1), Panel Discussion (Day 2)
		Sophia WU (Taiwan Chengchi University) Talk Session (Day 2), Panel Discussion (Day 2)
		Keiichi KATSURA (Japan Congress of Journalists) Talk Session (Day 2)
		Akihiro KITADA (University of Tokyo) Talk Session (Day 1)
		Osamu SAKURA (University of Tokyo) Talk Session (Day 1)

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Five Pavilions and Four Talk Sessions
Playful, bazaar-like exhibitions full of creative ideas and unique practices related to media literacy. Idea sharing and information exchange among variety of people and organizations. There will be also four informal talk sessions with eminent speakers.

1) Dialogue between Mass Media and Citizens: from "Mass Communication" to "Communications by Mass" Networking nation wide practices of media literacy, mainly conducted by broadcasting stations, newspaper companies and other mass media institutions.

2) Grass-roots Communication: Citizen, Alternative, and Community
Media practices for better community lives, communication and networks. From alternative activism to community oriented activities cooperated with universities.

3) School and Social Education: Media and Education
Nationwide educational trials of media literacy and information education in classrooms and in public institutions will be lined up.

4) Re-designing Culture and Communication: Tech, Pop, Edge !
Cutting-edge exhibitions related to "communication design", "technological vision", and "cross cultural act". You can also enjoy EXPO podcasting.

5) MELL KIOSK as a Resource and Communication Center
You can collect variety of information on exhibitors and guests of the EXPO, as well as other information related to media expression, learning and literacy. You are also welcome to leave your own materials.

Have fun !