Lexicon of Media Terms as an Attempt to Synthesize the Knowledge about the Mediasphere of the 21st Century from the Polish Perspective

The article presents the idea of a new “Lexicon Media Terms” in Poland, showing important reasons for undertaking such project. preparation “Lexicon” is prompted, on one hand, by dynamic development Polish and global media studies 21st century (its institutionalization many research centers universities, professional scientific periodicals, etc.), other hand certain gap publishing market (the last publications this type were created middle first decade century), thus at different stage mediosphere. Being aware availability multi-volume international online encyclopedias market, authors recognize that aim project not only to provide processual interdisciplinary account contemporary changes mediosphere, but above all – from perspective, popularize highlight achievements scholars researchers representatives related disciplines. will differ previous terms form it include much larger number entries (about 3000) content, entering areas are technology (resulting an exponential growth Internet general digital media), also covering phenomena, results numerous circles scholars.