The Spatial Dynamics of Global Media: Capital, Creativity, and Cultural Variation

The Global Media Research Center is pleased so sponsor a lecture with Dr. Michael Curtin of the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Monday, October 27th, at 4:30 p.m. in Communications 1032.

Advancing a theory of ìmedia capital,î this presentation explores the spatial dynamics of film and television industries. Moving beyond national frameworks, Curtin explores why certain citiesósuch as Hong Kong, Lagos, Miami, and Mumbaióhave emerged as principal nodes of an increasingly globalized and multi-centric cultural economy.

Michael Curtin is Professor of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His books include Redeeming the Wasteland: Television Documentary and Cold War Politics; Playing to the Worldís Biggest Audience: The Globalization of Chinese Film and TV; and Re-Orienting Global Communication: Indian and Chinese Media Beyond Borders (co-editor).

This is a free event and all are welcome. A system of taking attendance is in place if faculty would like to use this as an extra-credit opportunity for students. For more information, please contact Laura Germann at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 618-453-6876.