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The International Communication Association (ICA) Communication History Division explores the historical development of media and communication, examining past phenomena to contextualize contemporary trends. It unites scholars across disciplines, fostering research on media evolution, technologies, and theories, while promoting global perspectives and innovative methodologies in the study of communication history.
The International Communication Association (ICA) is the parent organization under which the Communication History Division operates as a specialized group. The Division focuses on the historical study of communication and media, contributing to ICA's overarching mission of advancing communication research globally. The Division leverages ICA's resources, network, and platforms to promote scholarly excellence and facilitate cross-disciplinary research in communication history.
The ICA Communication History Division focuses on a broad range of topics, including the history of media theories, the evolution of media practices, and the development of media technologies.[1][2][3] Scholars within the Division explore how communication systems have transformed over time, examining both micro and macro-level changes across various media forms. By historicizing contemporary phenomena, the Division provides valuable insights into continuity and change within the field of communication.[4]
The Division encourages diverse methodological approaches, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research.[5] Scholars employ historical analysis, media archaeology, and case studies to investigate the evolution of media systems and communication practices.[6][7] The Division supports innovative research that blends traditional historical methods with contemporary techniques, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of media history.
Conferences, Events, and Engagement
[edit]The ICA Communication History Division is actively engaged in ICA's annual conference, which serves as the primary venue for scholarly exchange within the Division. Members participate in a variety of activities, including panel sessions, poster sessions, pre- and post-conference workshops, and Division meetings and receptions. During the ICA's annual conference, the Division awards various recognitions, such as Best Paper and Best Poster, to outstanding participants. Additionally, the Division is involved in ICA's regional events and sponsors local or regional gatherings that align with its scientific and academic goals, fostering a dynamic and ongoing dialogue within the field.
The Division is dedicated to supporting the professional growth of PhD students and young scholars. By submitting their work, young researchers gain access to a range of initiatives, such as mentorship meetings with senior scholars, webinars focused on academic skills, and online writing retreats. In its commitment to fostering inclusive and diverse scholarship, the Communication History Division strives to move beyond traditional, Western-centric narratives of media and communication change. The Division actively promotes the exchange of global perspectives, encouraging innovative theoretical and methodological approaches that address a broad spectrum of historical contexts and challenges.
Related academic journals and resources
[edit]- Communication studies
- History of newspaper publishing
- Media History (journal)
- History of journalism
- Media History Digital Library
- History of media studies
See also
[edit]- European Communication Research and Education Association
- International Association for Media and History
External links
[edit]- ^ Poe, Marshall (2011). A History of Communications: Media and Society from the Evolution of Speech to the Internet. New York: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781107004351.
- ^ Briggs, Asa; Burke, Peter (2009). A Social History of the Media: From Gutenberg to the Internet. Malden, MA: Polity Press. ISBN 9780745644943.
- ^ Balbi, Gabrielle; Maggauda, Paolo (2018). A History of Digital Media. An Intermedia and Global Perspective. London: Routledge. ISBN 9781315209630.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Divisions: Communication History". International Communication Association. Retrieved April 8, 2025..
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ Startt, James D.; Sloan, David (2020). Historical Methods in Mass Communication (4th ed.). Vision Press. ISBN 9781885219848.
- ^ Stöber, R. (2004). "What Media Evolution Is: A Theoretical Approach to the History of New Media". European Journal of Communication. 19 (4): 483–505. doi:10.1177/0267323104049461.
- ^ Scolari, C.A. (2013). "Media Evolution: Emergence, Dominance, Survival and Extinction in the Media Ecology". International Journal of Communication. 7: 1418–1441.