Media Culture and Content Research Institute

Purpose

The Media Culture and Content Research Institute explores both theoretical and practical aspects of how information and content distributed through media influence culture, society, and public opinion.

In particular, it focuses on the roles and functions of media and communication in shaping culture and public opinion within the evolving media environment of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The institute aims to propose solutions and alternatives for a better society.

To achieve this, the institute conducts a range of research activities related to communication phenomena, including the collection and exchange of information, organization of academic lectures and research presentations, publication of research materials, and international collaboration through researcher exchanges and invitations to foreign scholars.

History

2006–Present: Sponsorship of academic conferences hosted by the BK Program

2006–Present: Organization of freshman seminars

September 2002: Renamed to “Media Culture and Content Research Institute” (formerly Institute of Journalism, Information and Culture)

March 2000: 6th Anniversary Academic Seminar of the Institute

February 2000: 12th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

November 1999: 11th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

July 1999: Renamed to Institute of Journalism, Information and Culture (formerly Institute of Journalism and Information)

June 1999: 10th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

May 1999: Seminar with editors from major newspapers, broadcasting stations, and news agencies

April 1999: 9th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

February 1999: 8th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference; Appointment of the 3rd Director

November 1998: International Academic Symposium commemorating SKKU’s 600th anniversary

September 1998: 7th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

July 1998: 6th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

March 1998: 5th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

February 1998: 4th Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

December 1997: 3rd Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

November 1997: 2nd Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

October 1997: 1st Sungkyun Journalism Association Conference

March 1997: Samsung Press Foundation Lecture Series

September 1996: Appointment of the 2nd Director

July 1996: Summer Statistics Workshop

June 1996: Monthly Seminar of the Sungkyun Journalism Research Group

February 1996: International Academic Seminar commemorating the institute’s establishment

December 1995: Appointment of the founding director and formation of the steering committee

December 1995: Establishment of the Institute of Journalism and Information

Key Activities

Joint academic conferences and seminars with the Sungkyun Journalism Association

Monthly seminar series (Sungkyun Communication Forum)

Publication of Communication Insight