The Institute for Research on Digital Literacies
The Institute for Research on Digital Literacies

Events

Each year IRDL hosts an open house, a speaker series, cross-departmental collaborative events, and supportive writing groups for graduate students and faculty members. 

We are committed to providing space and support for research development and dissemination.

Feb
26
Thu
Negotiating Transcultural Fandoms, A Talk by Sarah Christina Ganzon
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

This talk examines the cultural politics of transcultural fandoms especially in connection to media texts. Ganzon explores the legacy of negotiated readings especially when media texts travel, when fandoms cross borders, and when fans negotiate identity through media texts. The talk also covers a case study of Filipino boys’ love media to demonstrate how marginalized communities appropriate cultural texts and explore identity.

Sarah Christina Ganzon is an Assistant Professor of the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University.

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Time and Date: February 26 @ NOON-1:30 pm EST

Location: ONLINE

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Mar
9
Mon
Navigating Digital Environments for Reliable Information with Dr. Jack Hang-tat Leong
Mar 9 @ 11:30 am – 2:10 pm

Navigating Digital Environments for Reliable Information with Dr. Jack Hang-tat Leong, Digital Scholarship Librarian, YorkU Libraries

In today’s digital world, the ability to critically evaluate online content is essential for informed citizenship and academic integrity. This session explores key concepts such as misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, and examines how media manipulation—through images, videos, and audio—shapes public perception. Participants will learn strategies for evaluating sources, fostering responsible media consumption, and applying frameworks like SIFT and PARCA to verify information.

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Time and Date: March 9 @ 11:30am – 2:10 pm EST

Location: Keele Campus, York University

This event will be held on Keele campus. Please note that registration is required. Room location will be provided to those who register. To register, please email irdl@yorku.ca

The session will consist of a one‑hour talk, followed by a 20‑minute lunch break, and then an in‑class activity where participants will work in groups to solve problems related to mis‑ and disinformation.

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