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Class Code ITAL-UA9513/MCC-UE9452001 Instructor Details
ITAL-UA9513/MCC-UE9452001 Class code Name: Cristian Vaccari Instructor Details NYUHome Email Address: [email protected] Office Hours: By appointment only, Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm Villa Ulivi Office Location: Borgo de’ Greci Villa Ulivi Office Extension: 313 For fieldtrips refer to the email with trip instructions and trip assistant’s cell phone number Semester: Spring 2013 Class Details Full Title of Course: Global Media Seminar: Television and Democracy in Italy Meeting Days and Times: Wednesdays, 3:00pm - 5:45pm Classroom Location: Montughi None Prerequisites The goal of this course is to present a comparative perspective on media and politics in Class Description Western democracies and a thorough historical survey of political communication in Italy, with a special emphasis on the relation between television and democratic politics and an eye towards the evolving role of digital media. Students who take the course will be able to comprehend the most recent developments in political communication across Western democracies as well as to understand the complex media-politics relationships in Italy. The first part of the course will enable students to contextualize the Italian case within global trends in political communication that affect most Western democracies. Students will learn how to evaluate the ways in which the media contribute to democracy from a normative standpoint and to appreciate how different types of media systems affect citizens’ levels of information and political participation. Moreover, they will learn about parties, party systems, and party identification, which will allow them to better understand the dynamics of elections and vote choice. Building on this groundwork, the second part of the course will deal with the history of political communication in Italy from the post-War era until present-day developments. -
Corruption Reporter
Omoluwa moved N1.5bn of DSO fund Buhari to open EFCC’S anti- into fixed deposit account – banker Page 11 corruption summit Page 5 ...ensuring public accountability CR CorruptionVOL. 1 NO. 18 REPORTER Monday, June 10th, 2019 www.corruptionreporter.com @corruptionrep [email protected] Court adjourns FG’s $406.7m debt recovery suit against Shell until June 19 Page 13 EXCLUSIVE Lawan, Gbaja Coasting To Victory, As National Assembly Members Elect Find Cash Offers And Promises Of Juicy Committees Impossible To Refuse PAGE 4 OPINION Page 7 Buhari finally accepts Onoghen’s As Saraki goes into retirement, wants five new Supreme political purgatory Court judges appointed Page 17 ...ensuring public accountability CR Monday, June 10th, 2019 Corruption 2 REPORTER ...ensuring public accountability CR Corruption Monday, June 10th, 2019 3 REPORTER EDITORIAL DAAR group shutdown by NBC: the role of the media remains CorruptionCR to report news regardless of REPORTER whose ox is gored EDITORIAL TEAM PUBLISHER n 6th June of acceptability of its the livelihoods of such Idris Abiodun Usman 2019, the policies and programmes, a number of people nation received while the people are at a time when the the shocking able to air their views job numbers do not Onews of the “indefinite to the government. The make or good reading CHAIRMAN EDITORIAL BOARD shutdown” of the media has often found is tantamount to the Majeed Dahiru Daar Communications itself on collision course government of the day PLC owned AIT/Ray with the authorities, in shooting itself in the Power FM stations, carrying out its function foot. The government over what the of letting the governed must caution its EDITOR National Broadcasting know what is happening agents and agencies to Mohammed Basah Commission (NBC) in the government, while avoid presenting the termed, broadcasting some governments have impression that Nigerian that “is patently partisan preferred to keep the law enforcement is a and one sided and people in darkness. -
The Jonathan Presidency, by Abati, the Guardian, Dec. 17
The Jonathan Presidency By Reuben Abati Published by The Jonathan Presidency The Jonathan Presidency By Reuben Abati A review of the Goodluck Jonathan Presidency in Nigeria should provide significant insight into both his story and the larger Nigerian narrative. We consider this to be a necessary exercise as the country prepares for the next general elections and the Jonathan Presidency faces the certain fate of becoming lame-duck earlier than anticipated. The general impression about President Jonathan among Nigerians is that he is as his name suggests, a product of sheer luck. They say this because here is a President whose story as a politician began in 1998, and who within the space of ten years appears to have made the fastest stride from zero to “stardom” in Nigerian political history. Jonathan himself has had cause to declare that he is from a relatively unknown village called Otuoke in Bayelsa state; he claims he did not have shoes to wear to school, one of those children who ate rice only at Xmas. When his father died in February 2008, it was probably the first time that Otuoke would play host to the kind of quality crowd that showed up in the community. The beauty of the Jonathan story is to be found in its inspirational value, namely that the Nigerian dream could still take on the shape of phenomenal and transformational social mobility in spite of all the inequities in the land. With Jonathan’s emergence as the occupier of the highest office in the land, many Nigerians who had ordinarily given up on the country and the future felt imbued with renewed energy and hope. -
Warporn Warpunk! Autonomous Videopoesis in Wartime Matteo Pasquinelli
492 / Sarai Reader 2005: Bare Acts Warporn Warpunk! Autonomous Videopoesis in Wartime Matteo Pasquinelli Grinning Monkeys How do you think you can stop war without weapons? Anti-war opinion that fills public squares around the world stands as powerless in front of the raging US military as the cosmetic democracy of International Courts. Reason cannot prevail against the animal instincts of a superpower: a homicidal force can be arrested only by another, stronger force. Every day we witness such a Darwinian show: history repeating itself through a cruel confrontation of forces, while “freedom of speech” plays itself out as an ineffectual drawing room exercise. Pacifists too are accomplices of instinctive forces, because animal aggressiveness is within us all. How do we express that bestiality for which we condemn armies? Contrary to the self- censored exterior of the radical left (not only that of the conformist majority), it should be admitted publicly that watching Abu Ghraib pictures of pornographic tortures does not scandalise us. On the contrary, it excites us in exactly the same way as the obsessive voyeurism that draws us to 9/11 videos. Through such images we feel the expression of repressed instincts, the pleasure rising again after its narcotisation by consumerism, technologies, goods and images. We show our teeth, as monkeys do, when their aggressive grin looks dreadfully like the human smile. Contemporary thinkers like Baudrillard and Zizek acknowledge the dark side of Western culture. If 9/11 has been a shock for Western consciousness, Baudrillard puts forward a more shocking thesis: we Westerners had an active desire for 9/11, the death drive of a superpower that, having reached its natural limits, knows and desires nothing more than self-destruction and war. -
THE BROTHER's SPRING the Evolution of the Muslim Brotherhood
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VIDEOCRACY VIDEOKRACIE a Time Based Visual Experience of Our Times — Artists to Aspire to the Commercial Art Gallery Scene
VIDEOCRACY VIDEOKRACIE A TIME BASED VISUAL EXPERIENCE OF OUR TIMES — artists to aspire to the commercial art gallery scene. More pramenech zpracovávajících tuto dobu neměla většina z toho importantly they sought a wider audience - a place in the mála umělců, kteří se tímto médiem zabývali, zjevnou touhu VIZUÁlně čASOVÁ ZKUšENOST NAší DOBY broader cultural context…” 1. proniknout na scénu komerčních galerií. Důležitější je, že hle- dali širší publikum – místo v širším kulturním kontextu...“ 1 Video projects can be immediately appreciated and absorbed by a wide audience that hasn’t any specific expertise or filter. Videoprojekty mohou být bezprostředně ohodnoceny a vstřebány It was therefore an interesting challenge to construct an širokým publikem, které nemusí mít specifické odborné znalosti CURATED by Micaela Giovannotti KURÁTORKA Micaela Giovannotti exhibition of this sort for the diverse and versatile audience či vytříbený smysl pro kulturu. Proto bylo zajímavou výzvou ses- of a festival; one that bears the title ’Forms of Engagement’. tavit výstavu tohoto typu pro různorodé a všestranné návštěvníky n a recent conversation with one of the artists invited to be V nedávném rozhovoru s jedním z umělců pozvaných k účasti festivalu, jehož titul zní „Formy angažovanosti“. in this exhibition, the dialog focused on probing questions na této výstavě jsme se v našem dialogu zaměřili na zkoumavé Viewers, unaware, are becoming increasingly ‘trained,’ regarding the essential nature of video art and how best to otázky týkající se základní podstaty videoartu a toho, jak jej a consequence of widespread technology pervading the Aniž by si toho byli vědomi, stávají se diváci stále více „vyškolenými“, present it. -
Legislature-Executive Relations in the Presidential System: a Study of Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria, 1999-2011
Legislature-Executive Relations in the Presidential System: A Study of Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria, 1999-2011 By ONI, Samuel Olorunmaiye CUGP070188 A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Political Science and International Relations, School of Social Sciences, College of Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Ph.D Degree in Political Science May, 2013 i CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this study titled “Legislature-Executive Relations in the Presidential System: A Study of Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria, 1999-2011” was carried out by Oni Samuel O. under our supervision and that the thesis has not been submitted for the award of any degree in this or any other university. Professor Remi Anifowose Department of Political Science Signature and Date University of Lagos (Supervisor) Professor Kayode Soremekun Department of Political Science Signature and Date & International Relations College of Development Studies Co-Supervisor ii DECLARATION It is hereby declared that this thesis titled “Legislature-Executive Relations in the Presidential System: A Study of Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria, 1999-2011” was undertaken me, Oni Samuel O. The thesis is based on my original study in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, School of Social Sciences, College of Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota. The views of other researchers have been acknowledged. It is further restated that this work has not been submitted for the award of degree in this or any other institution. Oni Samuel O. Researcher Signature and Date The above declaration is attested to by: Professor Remi Anifowose Supervisor Signature and Date Professor Kayode Soremekun Co-Supervisor Signature and Date Dr. -
Egba Indigenes in the Politics and Political Development of Nigeria
Greener Journal of Social Sciences ISSN: 2276-7800 Vol. 2 (1), pp. 009-018, February 2012. Research Article Egba Indigenes in the Politics and Political Development of Nigeria. *K. A. Aderogba, B. A Ogunyemi and Dapo Odukoya Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. *Corresponding Author’s Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT Egba indigenes have been very prominent in political history of Nigeria. The objective of the paper is to examine the political development of Nigeria and the roles played by Egba indigenes. Abeokuta founded in 1830 has been a notable settlement in Nigeria. The Egbas have been significant members of ruling political parties. They have contributed significantly to the political development of Nigeria. The likes of Adetokunbo Ademola, the Ransome Kuti family, Madam Tinubu, George Sodeinde Sowemimo, Wole Soyinka, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, Olusegun Osoba, Dimeji Bankole and others cannot be forgotten in the political history and political development of Nigerian. The researchers listened to a number of radio and television documentary programmes. News paper cuttings, magazines and journals were read. The paper used oral interview conducted with some retired and active political party chieftains, the monarchs, and notable members of Nigerian public. Providence has bestowed it upon them to play active parts in the political affairs of Nigeria. Not even a single ethnic group has ever had it so good and in the political history and development of the country. However, whoever is in power needs to be supported and encouraged to move the nation ahead . Key Words: Egba indigenes, politics, political development, Nigeria. -
THE ORIGIN of the NAME NIGERIA Nigeria As Country
THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME NIGERIA Help our youth the truth to know Nigeria as country is located in West In love and Honesty to grow Africa between latitude 40 – 140 North of the And living just and true equator and longitude 30 – 140 East of the Greenwich meridian. Great lofty heights attain The name Nigeria was given by the Miss To build a nation where peace Flora Shaw in 1898 who later married Fredrick Lord Lugard who amalgamated the Northern And justice shall reign and Southern Protectorates of Nigeria in the NYSC ANTHEM year 1914 and died in 1945. Youth obey the Clarion call The official language is English and the Nation’s motto is UNITY AND FAITH, PEACE AND Let us lift our Nation high PROGRESS. Under the sun or in the rain NATIONAL ANTHEM With dedication, and selflessness Arise, O Compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey Nigeria is ours, Nigeria we serve. To serve our fatherland NIGERIA COAT OF ARMS With love and strength and faith Representation of Components The labour of our hero’s past - The Black Shield represents the good Shall never be in vain soil of Nigeria - The Eagle represents the Strength of To serve with heart and Might Nigeria One nation bound in freedom, - The Two Horses stands for dignity and pride Peace and unity. - The Y represent River Niger and River Benue. THE PLEDGE THE NIGERIAN FLAG I Pledge to Nigeria my Country The Nigeria flag has two colours To be faithful loyal and honest (Green and White) To serve Nigeria with all my strength - The Green part represents Agriculture To defend her unity - The White represents Unity and Peace. -
The Manifestations of Corruption in Nigeria: a Critical X Ray of Some Selective Development
April IJPSS Volume 2, Issue 4 ISSN: 2249-5894 2012 ___________________________________________________________ THE MANIFESTATIONS OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL X RAY OF SOME SELECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ADEYEMI O. O.* AKINDELE S.T. (PhD)** ABUBAKAR, O. S. (PhD)*** OLUGBEMI, K. V.**** __________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT: There are many challenges to governance in Nigeria, but the issue of bribery and corruption is more worrisome. The menace of corruption leads to inefficiency of Nigerian bureaucracy, police extortions at road block and slow traffic on the highways, port congestion, queues at passport offices and gas station, ghost worker syndrome, election irregularities, among others. The study examines the various definitions, and forms of corruption in relation to the Nigerian State. The paper, among other things, shows various form of practical manifestation of corrupt practices, and how the Nigerian State continues to engender corruption, in spite of concerted efforts of the past and present government to tame the scourge of corruption . A number of solutions have been proffered in the study as way of combating corruption and ensuring good governance in Nigeria. * DEPT. OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE ** DEPT. OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE *** DEPT. OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA **** DEPT. OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA- AKOKO, ONDO - STATE A Monthly Double-Blind Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access International e-Journal - Included in the International Serial Directories Indexed & Listed at: Ulrich's Periodicals Directory ©, U.S.A., Open J-Gage, India as well as in Cabell’s Directories of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A. -
The Legislature and Anti-Corruption Crusade Under the Fourth Republic of Nigeria: Constitutional Imperatives and Practical Realities
International Journal of Politics and Good Governance Volume 1, No. 1.2 Quarter II 2010 ISSN No. 0976 – 1195 The Legislature and Anti-corruption Crusade under the Fourth Republic of Nigeria: Constitutional Imperatives and Practical Realities Mojeed Olujinmi A. Alabi and Joseph ‘Yinka Fashagba ABSTRACT The role of the legislature in the anti-corruption initiatives of the Nigerian government is critical given the centrality of the role of the legislature. This paper examines how the legislature has faired in performing its constitutional duties in this regard. It finds a wide gulf of difference between constitutional prescriptions and political realities in a country where the legislature itself is confronted by daunting challenges. Introduction One major challenge to Nigeria’s search for enduring socio-economic, political and technological development as well as efficient and productive utilization of allocated resources in the new millennium is the pervasive corrupt practices in the polity. The devastating effects of corruption in the nation have manifested in lopsided distribution of wealth, malfunctioned or decayed infrastructure and degrading living conditions among a great proportion of the citizenry. These have impacted negatively on all aspects of the developmental agenda. The country cannot but therefore respond to both domestic and international pressures to confront corruption with all possible strategies available. Ironically, the institutional mechanism offered by the Constitution for the fight against corrupt practices is itself not immune from the plague. Indeed, the creation of extra- legislative institutions saddled with the tasks of fighting corruption is itself an indictment of the constitutional framework and a pointer to the wide gulf of difference between the 1 International Journal of Politics and Good Governance Volume 1, No. -
Contribution to the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism Seventh Session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review
6o Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA T: 020 7324 2522 Contribution to the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism Seventh session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review A submission on the Republic of Italy by Index on Censorship 30 August 2009 Introduction Index on Censorship welcomes the opportunity provided by the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights to comment on the situation for freedom of expression in the Republic of Italy, with which it has been concerned for a number of years. In comparison with other western states, the Italian media role as ‘fourth estate’ and watchdog of political authority has declined since the late 1970s and the Lockheed scandal when press exposés forced the resignation of then President Giovanni Leone. A monolithic political structure and an established system of state influence over the broadcast media in the years that followed, cleared the way for what Index on Censorship believes is today’s failure to regulate a well documented conflict of interest between the media and current prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. Prime minister Berlusconi’s political authority over public broadcasting, matched by his corporate authority over most of Italy’s major private media, gives him unprecedented governmental, political and economic control over the nation’s media. As may be expected, it is disputed whether this control is overtly applied by himself, or via members of the ruling People of Freedom political party, or covertly through his various alleged past and present private associations, including the outlawed P2 Masonic lodge, or indeed at all. Again the advantages may or may not be applied in his interest or in the interests of his many business associates.