IAICS 2012 - 18th IAICS International Conference

The 18th IAICS International Conference, Taiwan, June 8-11, 2012 (Submission Deadline: April 30, 2012)

The Yuan Ze University in Taiwan will host a conference on cultural convergence and conflict in global context.

Release Date: 08/22/2011

Theme: Cultural Convergence and Conflict in Global Context: Rethinking the Phenomenon of Glocalization

June 8-11, 2012, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taiwan

The 21st century is the era of convergence and conflicts. We see the convergence of new communication technology and at the same time we see the conflicts emerged among different nations and cultures. War and disasters continue to bring threat to human lives and the sustainability of the globe. Facing this dilemma of human society, the theme of the 18th International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS) Conference focuses on building a harmonious global community, in which to understand and develop intercultural knowledge and skills become most critical for a productive and successful life in the 21st century. The Conference aims to promote this goal through the contributions of scholars from different disciplines. The definition of Intercultural Communication could be broadened for scholars? conducting research of difference among cultures and to meet the goal of promoting equality and harmony among cultures. IAICS is now soliciting submissions for the International Conference on Intercultural Communication to be held on June 8-11, 2012 at Yuan Ze University in Taiwan. Papers reflecting diverse theoretical perspectives in both quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches are encouraged. Topic areas are broadly defined as, but not limited to, the following:

* Classics and culture
* Philosophy and human behavior
* Cross-cultural adaptation
* Cultural and linguistic diversity
* Intercultural training
* Intercultural communication
* Intercultural communication competence * Political communication * International communication * Religion/spiritual communication * Psychological communication * Health communication * Group/Organizational communication across cultures * Language and cross-cultural communication * Crisis/risk communication and anti-terrorism * Interpersonal communication and relations * Social Communication and public media * Social participation and civil society * State institutions and social groups * Corporate culture and management * Generation, gender, class and the right of Voices * Conflict, mediation and negotiation * Media and international relations * New media and globalization * Culture and diplomacy * Foreign policy and decision-making process * National security and internet freedom * International system and national development * Geopolitics and national interests * Localization and globalization * Cross-strait relations and Taiwan conscious * Cultural Identity and liberal will * Public opinions and public policy * Public Relations and media Effect * Advertisement and marketing * Media hegemony and centralism * Journalism and investigative reporting * International Journalism and propaganda * Immigration and media stereotype * Racial discrimination and ethnic relations * Multiple cultures and interculturality * Media responsibility and ethics * Culture and civilization

Guideline for Submissions
Categories: Abstract, panel proposal, and workshop proposal may be accepted. *.
*Abstract, 100-200 words in English, including position, affiliations, email addresses and mailing addresses for all authors.
*Panel proposal reflecting the conference theme may be submitted. All panel proposals should provide a 100-word rationale and 100-200 word abstract of each panelist's paper, mailing addresses and email addresses of all panelists.
*Workshop proposals relevant to the conference theme may be submitted.
Proposal is expected to be 3-5 pages in length, single spaced.
Deadline: Please submit the abstract and the complete panel proposal by November 15, 2011. All submissions will be carefully reviewed. Completed paper should be done by April 30, 2012.

Submission to: 2012iaicsyzu-AT-saturn.yzu.edu.tw

IAICS Website: http://www.uri.edu/iaics/

Conference hosts: International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS) and Yuan Ze University (YZU) Conference language: English and Chinese