CFP South African Communication Association 2017

ConferencesCall for papers
South African Communication Association (SACOMM) annual conference for 2017
School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa
31 August – 1 September 2017

SACOMM 2017 CONFERENCE THEME
Locating the power of communication in a time of radical change

The post-truth, and decidedly digital, world is rapidly shifting the way we understand ourselves as media producers and consumers. We see billions of people now with communicative power in their hands actively shaping our world, its politics, its societies, its beliefs and ideas. We see people making their own audiences and speaking directly to them without recourse to the institutions of communication. We see the president of the world’s most powerful nation speak his thoughts and feelings directly to his followers via social media with no filter. Communication institutions of all kinds are being forced to prove their worth and usefulness and account for their methods, particularly when these methods are of the fact-based, verification variety. But media institutions of all kinds are compelled to adjust their social role, to work with and alongside new platforms and to think of their audiences as active and capable of speaking back, or even as competitors. At SACOMM 2017 we shall use the ‘post-truth’ moment as a backdrop against which to explore the idea of the power of communication at this moment in South Africa’s history. As global and local political, cultural and economic antagonisms and modes of resistance are ever-more visibly and quickly processed via the media.

Submission deadline: 15 May 2017.

SACOMM has six different streams:
Media Studies and Journalism
Corporate Communication
Screen Studies
Communication Studies
Communication education and curriculum development (CECD)
Communications advocacy and activism (CAA)

Key Concept #5: Intercultural Communication Translated into Turkish

Key Concepts in ICDContinuing translations of Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue, today I am posting KC5: Intercultural Communication, which I wrote in 2014 in English, and which Neslihan Demirkol has now translated into Turkish.

As always, all Key Concepts are available as free PDFs; just click on the thumbnail to download. Lists of Key Concepts organized chronologically by publication date and number, alphabetically by concept, and by languages into which they have been translated, are available, as is a page of acknowledgments with the names of all authors, translators, and reviewers.

KC5 ICC_TurkishLeeds-Hurwitz, W. (2017). Kültürlerarası İletişim (N. Demirkol, Trans.). Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue, 5. Available from: https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kc5-intercultural-communication_turkish.pdf

If you are interested in translating one of the Key Concepts, please contact me for approval first because dozens are currently in process. As always, if there is a concept you think should be written up as one of the Key Concepts, whether in English or any other language, propose it. If you are new to CID, please provide a brief resume. This opportunity is open to masters students and above, on the assumption that some familiarity with academic conventions generally, and discussion of intercultural dialogue specifically, are useful.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, Director
Center for Intercultural Dialogue

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Chinese U Hong Kong, Shenzen Job Ad: General Education (China)

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer – General Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen – The School of Humanities and Social Science

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (“University”) is established in accordance with the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Chinese-foreign Cooperation in Running Schools upon approval of the Ministry of Education. It inherits the educational philosophy and academic systems of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is intended to evolve into a world class research university with strong Chinese cultural influence. It is committed to nurturing high end talents with global perspective, Chinese tradition and social responsibility.

The University is featured with an international learning environment, a bilingual teaching pedagogy, a collegiate system, general education courses, multidisciplinary programmes and a student-centered educational philosophy.

Post Specification
Applicants should have (i) a Ph.D. degree in humanities or social science (including but not limited to anthropology, history, literature, philosophy, and sociology); (ii) interest and preferably experience in teaching the humanities or social science as general education subjects at tertiary level; (iii) proficiency in Chinese and/or English; and (iv) the ability to handle classic texts in the humanities. A proven record of teaching excellence and experience in leading small group seminars would be an advantage.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) teaching a general education course on “In Dialogue with Humanity” and other relevant general education courses; (b) designing e-learning materials; and (c) assisting in curriculum development and administrative assignments.

The appointee is expected to commence work in the academic year of 2017-18.

National U Singapore Job Ad: Communications & New Media

Professor and Head of Department at National University of Singapore

The Department of Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Social Sciences and stands among the top Communication and Media Studies departments both in Asia and globally. Its teaching and research strengths are in the areas of Art, Game, and Media Design; Human-Computer Interaction; Critical Cultural Communication Theories in/of Asia; Critical Communication Methodologies; New Media and Public Engagement; Health Communication; Communication Management; Communication and Social Change; Communication and Technology; and Media Effects. The Department comprises an international mix of 27 faculty members; in terms of students, the department has over 600 undergraduate majors and some 53 graduate students.

The Department is poised to continue its growth trajectory, building its global research profile in interactive media design, health communication, communication management, 21C artforms and critical network culture, and new media studies while maintaining its strong commitment to an undergraduate education embedded in theory-practice linkages. This appointment is for a tenured position; a competitive remuneration package, based on qualifications and experience, can be expected.

We seek candidates who meet the following criteria:

-an international research reputation based on an established track record in research and publication;
-a strong desire to develop and implement a vision for a dynamic Department of Communications and New Media;
-a strong understanding of the disciplinary trends in Communication Studies, New Media Studies, and Interaction Design;
-a deep interest in nurturing the potential of young faculty and attracting quality faculty members and graduate students to the department;
-a commitment to building a culture of grant getting and fund raising in research;
-excellent communication skills and dedication to academic excellence and collegiality; and
-proven administrative and management skills, with leadership qualities in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment (experience in departmental or university leadership positions and an understanding of different institutional contexts are preferred).

The Department Head is expected to provide visionary leadership, direct strategic planning, encourage strong scholarship, grow the department’s social impact, guide curricular revision, and promote excellent teaching. Administratively, the Head will oversee all personnel matters, manage the department budget and cultivate collaborative relationships with other departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University, and beyond. They will also be expected to teach a half-load of modules (as compared to other tenure track colleagues).

U Leeds job Ad: Media & Communication (UK)

Associate Professor in Media and Communication
University of Leeds – School of Media and Communication
Deadline: May 11, 2017

Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in media and communication studies? Are you able to use your expertise to support or complement our existing strengths in cultural production and media policy, international communication, journalism studies, political communication, visual media, and digital cultures?

The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds is a highly ranked department with a vibrant research culture and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The School seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Media and Communication to join us from September 2017. You will have a PhD in media and communication studies and a strong record of research, with a clear indication of the ability to achieve internationally recognised standards of excellence. You will be a committed teacher and outstanding communicator able to contribute to teaching and administrative activities in media and communication, including programme leadership.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with research or teaching interests in race and media, promotional culture, or quantitative methods.

American U Job Ads: Intercultural Relations & International Communication

American University: School of International Service
Intercultural Relations and International Communication (Two Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions)

Location: Washington, D.C.

The School of International Service (SIS) at American University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, non­ tenure track faculty appointment for AY 17-18. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. This appointment is a 10-month term position and will commence August 31, 2017.  Renewal for subsequent academic years will be based on budgetary authorization and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should hold a PhD or the highest equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.  The position will require the incumbent to teach the equivalent of three undergraduate and/ or graduate courses per semester.  All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service. Applicants should share the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are especially interested in candidates who specialize in the following fields: Intercultural Relations and International Communication.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

CFP South Asia Initiative at AEJMC 2017

Job adsCall for proposals: South Asia Initiative events at the 100th AEJMC 2017 conference. August 9-12, 2017. Chicago, IL.

Research Microtalks on South Asia at AEJMC 2017
Deadline for extended abstracts: 11:59 p.m. ET, May 18, 2017. In our commitment to the 2017 AEJMC conference theme “Closing the Gap: Media, Research and the Profession,” we are hosting research microtalks (2 to 3 minutes) on South Asia or the South Asian diaspora. Research microtalks will be selected through a peer-reviewed competition.
See complete call.

You are also invited to attend South Asia Events at the 100th AEJMC 2017 Conference in Chicago
The South Asia Initiative will host two events at the 100th AEJMC 2017 conference in Chicago.
Click here for event details.

AEJMC’s South Asia Initiative:
With over one-fourth of the world’s population, South Asia has emerged as an important region for media and journalism, politics, international relations, health communication, culture, media and other areas that enrich the repertoire of our field. The South Asia Initiative brings together people with interest and expertise in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the South Asian diaspora worldwide. The AEJMC South Asia Initiative, which currently constitutes 520 members worldwide, was instituted at the AEJMC 2015 conference in San Francisco.

Do you wish to join the AEJMC South Asia Initiative? Are you interested in media and communication issues relating to South Asia or the South Asian diaspora? Email your ideas to Dr. Deb Aikat, School of Media and Journalism, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Mention “SAsia17” in the subject line of your email.

Key Concept #73: Argumentative Dialogue Translated into Russian

Key Concepts in ICDContinuing translations of Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue, today I am posting KC73: Argumentative Dialogue, which Sara Greco wrote in English for publication in 2015, and  which Viktoryia Hramadka has now translated into Russian.

As always, all Key Concepts are available as free PDFs; just click on the thumbnail to download. Lists of Key Concepts organized chronologically by publication date and number, alphabetically by concept, and by languages into which they have been translated, are available, as is a page of acknowledgments with the names of all authors, translators, and reviewers.

KC73 Argumentative dialogue_ RussianGreco, S. (2017). Argumentative dialogue (Russian). (V. Hramadka, trans.). Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue, 73. Available from: https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kc73_russian_rev.pdf

If you are interested in translating one of the Key Concepts, please contact me for approval first because dozens are currently in process. As always, if there is a concept you think should be written up as one of the Key Concepts, whether in English or any other language, propose it. If you are new to CID, please provide a brief resume. This opportunity is open to masters students and above, on the assumption that some familiarity with academic conventions generally, and discussion of intercultural dialogue specifically, are useful.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, Director
Center for Intercultural Dialogue

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Amparo Huertas Bailén Profile

ProfilesAmparo Huertas Bailén (Ph.D., UAB, Spain) is professor in the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and director of the Institute of Communication at UAB (InCom-UAB).

Amparo Huertas

She is also a member of the Table for the Diversity in Broadcasting (Audiovisual Council in Catalonia-Spain). Her research is focused on the relationship between culture and communication from the perspective of social minorities. The objective of most of her projects is to understand the cultural consumption of migrant population and its influence on their adaptation process in a new country with gender perspective.

Selected publications:

Huertas, A. (2020). Interreligious dialogue in public service broadcasting. A case study in Catalonia (Spain). Religions, 11(9), 441.

Huertas, A., & Peres, L. (2020). Migrantes que se autoproclaman autoridades discursives: “¿Qué pasa con Venezuela?” Revista CIDOB d’Afers Internacionals, 124, 147-169.

Huertas, A. (2019). Migrantes en el entorno digital: Espacios y conexiones. In V. Rocco Lozano (Ed.), Éxodos y geopolíticas (pp. 119-137). Madrid, Spain: Editorial Dykinson.

Huertas, A. (2016). Culturas que conviven, ¿pero se interrelacionan? In G. Lobillo, A. Castro-Higueras, A. Sedeño, & M. Aguilera (Eds.). Prácticas culturales y movimientos sociales en el Mediterráneo: ¿Un cambio de época?  (pp. 13-22). Málaga, Spain: Universidad de Málaga.

Huertas, A., & Martínez, Y. (2016). La adaptación de la población migrante desde sus consumos culturales. In F. Gervasi (Ed.), Diversidades: Perspectivas multidisciplinarias para el estudio de la interculturalidad y el desarrollo social (pp. 185-210). Coahuila, México: Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila; Ediciones de Laurel.

Huertas, A., & Martínez, Y. (2013). La educación mediática como herramienta de integración social en contextos migratorios: estudio de casos a partir de mapeados de proyectos. In D. Aranda, F. Sánchez & S. Creus (Eds.), Educación, medios y cultura de la participación. (pp. 263-278). Barcelona, Spain: Editorial UOC .

Huertas, A., & Martínez, Y. (2013). Maghrebi women in Spain: Family roles and media consumption. Observatorio (OBS*), Special Issue , 111-127.

Cogo, D., Elhajji, M., & Huertas, A. (Eds.) (2012). Diásporas, migraciones, tecnologías de la comunicación e identidades transnacionales. Bellaterra, Spain: Institut de la Comunicació, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

CFP China Media Research

Publication OpportunitiesCall for proposals
A special section of China Media Research invites scholars from a broad range of disciplines to submit manuscripts on the theme of “Visual Online Communication in the BRICS Countries”. Visual Online Content here refers to imagery, GIFs, emoticons, pictures and other visual means that accompany text in an online environment, non inclusive of the audiovisual content and moving images. Despite the increasing prominence of visual online content on social media such as WeChat, Weibo, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as traditional mass media websites across the BRICS countries, comparative academic studies focused on visual content are scarce. Recent discussions focused on plurality of emoticons such as hijabs, or emoticons with different facial color. Despite discussions in the public sphere, there is a lack of cross-cultural studies looking at the differences in imagery. This call for submissions therefore hopes to fill this research desiderate. Arguably, a lack of visual communication research in the BRICS countries is attributed to the prevalent Western tradition in communication research. This special section serves to overcome the dominance of Western approaches in visual communications research.

Following these considerations, scholars are invited to submit their manuscripts that address the following topics, among others:
– Comparative studies of visual online content from the BRICS countries, including at least one BRICS country as comparative country;
– Content or discourse analysis of journalistic visual content, advertisements, PR and political communication visual content and social web visual content in the BRICS countries;
– Research on use of emoticons in the BRICS countries;
Both qualitative and quantitative approaches investigating visual online content in the BRICS’ countries are welcome. Submissions must not have been previously published nor be under consideration by another publication. An extended abstract (up to 1,000 words) or a complete paper at the first stage of the reviewing process will be accepted. All the submissions must be received by May 26, 2017. If the extended abstract is accepted, the complete manuscript must be received by August 13, 2017. Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the APA publication manual (6th edition) and should not exceed 8,000 words including tables and references. All manuscripts will be peer reviewed, and the authors will be notified of the final acceptance/rejection decision.

Please direct questions and submissions to the CMR special section guest editor Maria Faust.