From Dr. Rockell Brown Burton: TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY School of Communication 3100 Cleburne Avenue Houston, Texas 77004 The School of Communication is sponsoring its 31st Intercultural Communication Conference April 15 &16, 2010, on the campus of Texas Southern University. This year's theme is "The Rhetorical Impact of Transformational Global Icons: Barak Obama to Michael Jackson, Communication and Construction of Popular Culture." You are invited to submit proposals abstracts for papers, panels, or creative presentations that address cultural, social, political and economic issues associated with the study of various modes of communication as it relates to this year's theme. Some of the areas we are interested in having covered during the conference include but are not limited to the following: Media Portrayals of the First Family Framing of the 2008 Presidential Campaign Blogs or Blogging Phenomena Framing of the Obama Administration and its Policies Media and Health Care Reform Reactions to President Obama's Selection as the Winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Obama and the Race Problem in America The Obama Family and African-American Families Role of the Internet in the Obama Campaign and Movement Emerging Political Communication Strategies Grass Roots Organizing Media Portrayals of Michael Jackson Role of the Internet in the Michael Jackson Hype Media Coverage of Michael Jackson before and After Death The Media's Framing of Michael Jackson and His Drug Usage Michael Jackson's Influence on the Recording Industry Michael Jackson's Impact on Music Videos Other related topic ideas are also welcome Submission Details and Guidelines: 1. Contributions may be theoretical, methodological, qualitative, ethnographic, or empirical. 2. If your proposal is for a paper and it has been presented at a previous convention, accepted for publication, or delivered in the form of another "public presentation," this fact should be made clear at the time of the submission. This will not in any way influence the decision to accept the proposal. 3. Panel proposals should focus on a unifying theme relevant to research, theory, or teaching in communication. 4. Panel proposals may consist of a chair, paper presenters, and a respondent; however, round-table discussions, symposia, debates, performance venues, community programs, or other unique formats are also encouraged. In alternative formats, respondents may be included or omitted as appropriate. 5. Creative or innovative program proposals, especially those that provide opportunities for engaged interaction among participants and attendees, are encouraged. 6. Proposals for papers should include the name(s) of the author or authors, title of the paper and 100-150 word abstract. 7. Panel proposals should include: a title and rationale for the panel/program; title and 100 word abstract of each presentation; names, affiliations, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of all participants; names of chairs and respondents (if any); and a program copy (75-100 word description) as it would appear in the program. 8. Proposal abstracts should be submitted electronically no later than December 7, 2009. If your abstract is accepted, you will receive additional information about the conference and when full papers must be submitted to the review committee. Additionally, acceptance of a submission implies a commitment to attend the conference or a provision of an appropriate alternate presenter. Please send proposal abstracts via e-mail to: Mr. Peter Thornton, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and Ms. Monica Hill, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> of the School of Communication. ***Be sure to reference the conference in the subject line. For more information or other questions concerning the conference, please contact: * Dr. Rockell Brown Burton, Conference Chair, via e-mail or phone: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or (713) 313-4312. * Dr. Dorothy Franzone, Conference Founder via e-mail or phone: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or (713) 313-7656. The Intercultural Communication Conference provides a forum for scholars, students, professionals, and civic-minded leaders to explore topics with cultural, political, economic, and social implications as well as communication dynamics. Know Justice, Know Peace, Rev. Dr. E-K. Daufin, Professor of Communication National Media Weight Discrimination Expert AEJMC MAC Divison Membership Chair ASU Faculty/Staff Alliance - AFT/AFL-CIO, Co VP for Faculty Alabama State University 915 South Jackson St. Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 334-229-6885 [log in to unmask] Thanks in advance for your research and creative activity referrals: www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.vox.com With all my heart I want fulfilling work, for abundant pay, in a beautiful, functional environment, working with and for only talented, loving, cooperative, generous people who appreciate and respect me and I they. Ashe!