The Third International Conference on
Multicultural Discourses
August 27-29, 2010 Hangzhou
Institute of Discourse & Cultural Studies
Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, China
INTRODUCTION
Following the great success of the first two
tri-annual International Conference on
Multicultural Discourses in 2004 and 2007,
respectively, the Third will be held between
August 27 and 29, 2010, again in Hangzhou! The
organiser is the Institute of Discourse &
Cultural Studies of Zhejiang University and the
co-sponsor the University?s Centre for Contemporary Chinese Discourse Studies.
The coming Conference on Multicultural
Discourses will remain committed to the original
broad aims: 1) to enhance critique of cultural
imperialism in scholarly discourse, 2) to
promote cultural diversity and intercultural
dialogue in discourse studies, 3) to advance
research into culturally repressive discourses,
culturally marginalized discourses and new
discourses helpful to cultural coexistence,
solidarity and prosperity. The particular areas
of study include but are not limited by:
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cultural critique of dominant language/communication/discourse scholarships;
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studies of concepts, theories and methods of
language/communication/discourse outside mainstream traditions;
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intercultural dialogue and cross-fertilization
in discourse/language/communication scholarships
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studies of discourses that reflect the
realities, issues, concerns and aspirations of
marginalized or otherwise troubled groups and communities;
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studies of new or alternative discourses of cultural cohesion and progress;
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discussion of the needs and norms for conducting
intercultural and international communication
PRESENTATION FORMAT
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parallel sessions
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plenary speeches (20)
Choice of plenary speeches will be based on the
quality, relevance and international balance of topics.
ABSTRACT & REGISTRATION
The deadline for abstracts (ca 300 words), to be
completed in a Registration Form (downloadable
from the conference website), is March 31, 2010.
Letters of acceptance will be sent out by April
1, 2010. Registration form with abstract should be sent to
(discourses /at/ zju.edu.cn) (mdiscourses /at/ yahoo.com):
CONFERENCE FEE (payable on site, students: 50% discount)
Conference fees are set according to your
country tier (the country of residence --not the
country of origin). Please visit our conference
website to find out what tier you qualify for.
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Tier A: £120/$190/E130
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Tier B: £90/$145/E100
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Tier C: £60/$90/E65
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For domestic participants: RMB600
The rate covers a half-day tour, folk
performance, tea/coffee, three lunches, two dinners and one banquet.
PUBLICATIONS
Papers of high-quality and cultural innovation
will be published in Journal of Multicultural
Discourses. In addition, a selection of the
conference papers will be published with an international publisher.
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
An Wenying, Alice Yang, Zhou Xia, Yan Sisi, Wu
Peng, Guo Jingying, Zhang Ya, Zhang Chao, Lin Lin, Zhou Neng, Xiong Bingjuan
Institute of Discourse & Cultural Studies, Zijinggang Campus,
Zhejiang University,
Hangzhou China 310058
Tel/Fax. ++86.(0)571.88206208
e-mail: (discourses /at/ zju.edu.cn), (mdiscourses /at/ yahoo.com)
Note: For accommodation and travel information,
please visit our website: http://shixu.com/institute-conference
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
Institute of Discourse & Cultural Studies,
Zhejiang University
CO-SPONSER
Centre for Contemporary Chinese Discourse Studies, Zhejiang University
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
http://shixu.com/institute-conference
BOOKSTANDS
Open for £200/$320/E210/RMB800
