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Hans Weder, University of Zurich

Gabriele Siegert, Matthias Gerth, University of Zurich

Werner A. Meier, Pietro Rossi, University of Zurich

Robert Picard, Jonkoping University

Patrick Donges, University of Zurich

Jesper Strombaeck, Mid Sweden University

Experts from Switzerland, Europe and the US discuss their research on political communications and media democracy in this 2-day workshop. By presenting theoretical and empirical findings relating to democratic norms and practices with an emphasis on modern election campaigns, a special focus is given to the health of a democracy and the extent to which voters are willing and able to influence their society via the ballot box.

This conference is organized jointly by SwissGIS (Swiss Centre for Studies on the Global Information Society) and NCCR Democracy (National Centre of Competence in Research on Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century) to celebrate Zurich University’s 175th anniversary on the US West Coast.

Please note this is Day 2 of a 2-day event – mandatory registration is free and it is possible to register for each day separately. For Day 1 click here; for the introductory roundtable "How Do News Media impact Elections?" click here.

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19:15am   Doors open, registration

19:45am   Mediated Political Communication: Campaign Dynamics and Media Effects

The practice of political campaigning in the U.S. is regarded as the cutting edge of the electioneering industry but our panel will discuss dynamics currently found in overseas elections and take a keen interest in the players, tactics and effects of contemporary European-style campaigns. Full program

Panelists: Claes de Vreese, University of Amsterdam

Panelists: Hanspeter Kriesi, University of Zurich

Panelists: Erik Bucy, Indiana University

Panelists: Markus Prior, Princeton University

Panelists: Heinz Bonfadelli, University of Zurich

12:30pm   Lunch break

12:00pm   Media Power Structures and Media Governance: Similarities and Differences between USA and Europe

The discussion will focus on the similarities and differences of media power structures and media governance on both sides of the Atlantic. What positive or negative impacts do new forms of regulation have on media actors and onpublic participation in general. Full program

Panelists: Robert B. Horowitz, UC San Diego

Panelists: Robert Picard, Joenkoeping University

Panelists: Werner A. Meier, University of Zurich

Panelists: Markus Prior, Princeton University

Panelists: Pietro Rossi, University of Zurich

16:15pm   Program ends

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