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Dear colleagues,
2008 International Association of Media and Communication Research
Congress
Stockholm, Sweden, July 20-25, 2008
Community Communication Section
Call for papers
IAMCRıs Community Communication section is the premier international
forum for community and alternative media studies. This is the place
for research on media practices that differ significantly from
government and market-dominated paradigms. These media originate,
circulate and resonate from the sphere of civil society, yet may
interact with both state and market. Community media serve specific
cultural or geographic communities. The field includes do-it-yourself
media, media for social change, and a wide range of non-governmental
and non-commercial practices using all kinds of communication
technologies.
We seek in-depth and cutting-edge research papers on issues of media
access, participation and evaluation of outcomes; media projects
undertaken by marginalized and under-represented groups; the
development and support of public and community-based media
institutions and infrastructures; the production and distribution of
community and alternative media; and theoretical and historical
contributions to the field.
In addition to research papers, the section welcomes the submission
of panel proposals on current issues and problems in the field, i.e.
in relation to the Congress theme: ³Media and Global Divides².
Applicants should submit a 500 word abstract that describes the topic
of their research and its significance, their theoretical framework,
and their methods. Panel proposals should include a well-defined
statement of purpose, a complete list of panel participants, and full
abstracts for each presentation. All submissions should include a
paper title, as well as authors' names, institutional affiliations
and full contact information (mailing address, email address, and
telephone numbers). Submissions in the author's native language must
also include an English translation. Submissions should be sent to
the section chair and may not be submitted to more than one IAMCR
division.
Joint session are planned with the Political Economy Section and
more joint sessions with other sections might occur.
Note: Researchers examining community media for development purposes
should apply to the Participatory Communication Research section.
Researchers studying ethnic community media within a Diaspora
framework should apply to the Diaspora and Media working group.
Deadlines
Submission of abstracts to the Section Chair: January 31, 2008
Submission results announced: March 31, 2008
Contact Information
Section Chair: Per Jauert: [log in to unmask]
Vice Chairs:
Ellie Rennie
Gabriele Hadl
IAMCR web site <http://www.iamcr.net/>
Community Communication Section:
http://www.iamcr.org/content/blogcategory/51/201/
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