HISTORICAL JOURNAL OF FILM RADIO AND TELEVISION
Scope & Guideline
Connecting the Dots Between Media and Cultural Heritage
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Analysis of Media:
The journal emphasizes the historical dimension of film, radio, and television, investigating how these mediums have influenced societal narratives and how historical events have been portrayed through them. - Transnational Perspectives:
A consistent theme in the journal's publications is the exploration of media across national boundaries, highlighting how cultural exchange and global influences shape media narratives. - Cultural and Ideological Critique:
The journal often engages with critical theories to analyze the ideological implications of media representations, examining issues such as race, gender, and political propaganda. - Technological Evolution of Media:
A significant focus is placed on the technological advancements in film, radio, and television, exploring how these changes affect production, distribution, and reception. - Audience Reception Studies:
The journal investigates how different audiences interact with and interpret media texts, including studies on fandom, cultural memory, and the impact of media on public perceptions.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Media Studies:
There is a rising trend in examining the intersectionality of identity categories such as race, gender, and sexuality within media representations, reflecting broader societal conversations about inclusivity. - Impact of Digital Media:
The influence of digital technologies on film, radio, and television is increasingly prominent, with studies exploring how digital platforms reshape production practices and audience engagement. - Documentary and Non-Fiction Media:
The journal is seeing a surge in interest in documentary filmmaking and non-fiction media as tools for historical representation and social commentary, reflecting their growing significance in contemporary discourse. - Archival Studies and Preservation:
Emerging themes include the importance of archival work and the preservation of media history, emphasizing the need to safeguard diverse media legacies for future scholarship. - Global Film Studies:
There is a noticeable shift towards global film studies, with increased attention to non-Western cinema and transnational collaborations, highlighting the interconnectedness of global media practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Film Criticism:
There has been a noticeable reduction in articles centered on traditional film criticism, as the journal increasingly prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches that integrate historical, cultural, and technological perspectives. - National Cinema Studies:
While there are still discussions on cinema within national contexts, the prominence of national cinema studies appears to be waning in favor of more transnational and global analyses. - Focus on Classical Hollywood:
The exploration of classical Hollywood narratives and star systems is becoming less frequent, as the journal diversifies its attention to include more contemporary and international cinema. - Static Historical Narratives:
There is a decline in straightforward historical accounts of film and media, with an increasing shift towards dynamic analyses that incorporate theory and contemporary relevance.
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