Middle East Journal of Culture and Communication
Scope & Guideline
Charting New Territories in Middle Eastern Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Media and Cultural Studies:
The journal extensively explores the dynamics of media representation, production, and consumption in the Middle East, analyzing how these processes shape cultural identities and public discourses. - Digital Communication and Social Media:
A significant area of focus is the impact of digital technologies and social media on communication practices and cultural expression, particularly in contemporary Arab societies. - Political and Social Movements:
The journal examines how media and culture intersect with political activism and social movements, providing insights into the role of storytelling and representation in shaping collective identities. - Historical Contextualization:
Many articles contextualize current cultural phenomena within historical narratives, exploring how past events influence present media practices and cultural expressions in the region. - Visual Culture and Storytelling:
The journal emphasizes the importance of visual narratives, including film, photography, and graphic narratives, in understanding cultural politics and societal issues across the Middle East.
Trending and Emerging
- Futurism and Speculative Narratives:
There is a growing interest in futurism and speculative narratives, exploring how cultural production can envision alternative futures for the region, addressing issues of modernity and ecological concerns. - Digital Activism and Social Media Comedy:
The rise of digital activism, particularly through social media platforms, is becoming a central theme, reflecting how humor and satire are used as tools for political commentary and cultural critique. - Archiving and Memory Politics:
An emerging focus on archiving practices and the politics of memory highlights how communities document their histories and experiences, particularly in contexts of conflict and displacement. - Representation of Marginalized Voices:
There is an increasing trend towards exploring the representation of marginalized communities, including discussions on identity politics and the role of women's narratives in cultural production. - Transnational Cultural Flows:
Recent publications indicate a heightened interest in transnational cultural exchanges and their implications for identity and representation, particularly in the context of globalization.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Analysis:
There seems to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional media forms, such as print journalism and radio, as the focus shifts more towards digital platforms and their cultural implications. - Historical Media Practices:
Research on early historical media practices, like the analysis of early Egyptian radio or print culture, has become less prominent, possibly due to the increasing relevance of contemporary issues. - Focus on National Identity:
While national identity remains a topic of interest, there appears to be a waning focus on its traditional representations, with more studies shifting towards transnational and diasporic narratives. - Cultural Critique of Nationalism:
Critical examinations of nationalism, particularly in historical contexts, are becoming less frequent, as scholars may be prioritizing other themes such as globalization and hybrid cultural identities.
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