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

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

Transport:

• “Hongo 3-chome” of Marunouchi Line = M21 (6 minutes walk)

• “Hongo 3-chome” of Ohedo Line = E08 (6 minutes walk)

• “Nezu” of Chiyoda Line = C14 (12 minutes walk)

• “Todai Mae” of Nanboku Line = N12 (12 minutes walk)

Organizers:

• MELL Platz

• Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, the University of Tokyo

Supporters:

• Media Exprimo of CREST, JST

• Roppon Project of TV Asahi & Shin MIZUKOSHI Lab

Registration:

Please send email to 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

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MELL EXPO 2008 Programme

Day 1

26th(Saturday) April, 2008

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

12:00　Registration

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) Osamu SAKURA (University of Tokyo)

　　　(b) 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) Sophia WU, Tzong-Sheng DENG, Lu-Feng LI, Huei-Ling LAI, Hsin-Yi TSAI

　　　　　　　　　　 (Taiwan Chengchi University)

　　　(b) 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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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 !