Outputs (46)

Pope joke backfires on Polish leadership (2000)
Journal Article
Bekerman, M. (2000). Pope joke backfires on Polish leadership

Film footage going back to 1997 reveals top Polish politicians mocking the Pope after a trip in a helicopter. The opposition "Solidarity" movement has used the video to erode the incumbent president's ratings ahead of the elections in Poland.

Polish yers in non-linear phonology (1992)
Book Chapter
Bekerman, M. (1992). Polish yers in non-linear phonology. In W. Dressler, H. Luschuetsky, O. Pfeiffer, & J. Rennison (Eds.), Phonologica 1988 (215-228). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (CUP)

The article examines the phanomenon of "flickering" or disappearing vowels in Polish in the framework of non-linear phonology and tries to find a conceptual solution by applying elements of the underspecification and redundancy theory in language.

Santa Claus is coming to town (1991)
Digital Artefact
Bekerman, M. (1991). Santa Claus is coming to town. [Radio and YouTube]

A radio feature programme in the Polish language for children with information about the multicultural influences of the Santa Claus tradition and its origins with musical illustrations

The BBC debate needs to be framed in a global context
Journal Article
Bekerman, M. (in press). The BBC debate needs to be framed in a global context

A comment article on the need to assess the BBC taking its global role into account.

Polish yers and extrasyllabicity - an autosegmental account
Journal Article
Bekerman, M. Polish yers and extrasyllabicity - an autosegmental account. https://doi.org/10.1075/llsee.38.06pio

The author applies the principles of autosegmental phonology to explain the irregularities in the Polish vowel alternations. He focuses on the CVC - CC final syllable variations in numerous Polish words to postulate the concept of extrasyllabic vowel... Read More about Polish yers and extrasyllabicity - an autosegmental account.

The Family (English translation from the Kyrgyz language)
Digital Artefact
Bekerman, M., O'Mara, T., Randall, M., & Fisher, D. The Family (English translation from the Kyrgyz language). [A HD video film posted online]

A pilot TV social drama on the life of a Kyrgyz family trying to follow traditional cultural values but facing transitions from rural to urban life and the complexity of engaging in the modern world of the 21st century.

Fake News is a Fake Story
Presentation / Conference
Bekerman, M. Fake News is a Fake Story. Presented at International Media Business Forum - Moscow 12 April 2017

The limits of fact-checking
Other
Bekerman, M. (in press). The limits of fact-checking

Fact-checking and information verification tools have been heralded as an effective cure against fake news and disinformation but can it replace bona fide editorial process? The presentation points out towards the necessity to integrate fact-checking... Read More about The limits of fact-checking.

Who writes the narrative for Central Asia?
Other
Bekerman, M. Who writes the narrative for Central Asia?

A short presentation at a post-conference workshop for media professionals on information space security in Astana, Kazakhstan, focusing on external influences affecting the way the media in Central Asia sets up its agendas and frames stories.

Needs assessment report on the state of Georgia's public service broadcaster
Report
Bekerman, M. Needs assessment report on the state of Georgia's public service broadcaster

A comprehensive report commissioned by the European Union Delegation to Tbilisi in 2011 to assess the needs of Georgia's public service broadcaster with the view to reforming the editorial and institutional aspects of the organisation. It assesses th... Read More about Needs assessment report on the state of Georgia's public service broadcaster.