[ecrea] International Conference on Communication, 1-2 November 2014, Leeds, UK

International Conference on Communication



Leeds, West Yorkshire

United Kingdom

Venue: tbc

1-2 November 2014



Communication is understood as a process of transferring information 
through verbal words, non-verbal signs, written word or as a transfer of 
information through modern communication technology. However, in order 
to have a successful communication the process should be a two-way 
oriented and communication should create meaning and mutual 
understanding, and communication should inter-connect people. Indeed, we 
may ask ourselves how do we understand communication? What does it mean 
to communicate in contemporary world?



In the EU, for example, bureaucracy in Brussels is trying to communicate 
messages of united Europe based on fundamental rights and the so-called 
European values, and yet majority of Europe (EU and non-EU alike) is 
witnessing various forms of radicalisation and growth of populism. 
International media are trying to transfer information on ongoing events 
but the coverage is often framed into opinions of writers very often 
bigoted and biased that increases animosities and contributes toward 
lack of adequate communication that could/should create mutual 
understanding.



On the other hand, cultural communication occurs separately, and artists 
seem to be the only ones who are making an attempt to communicate in a 
way that does not create misunderstanding. This is visible in dancing 
troops that are performing in various places in the world, and in 
international film festivals, for example.



Papers are invited (but not limited to) for the following panels:



Media communication

Journalism practices

Communication on Internet

Political communication

Communication of values

Inter-cultural communication

Cultural events as a form of communication

Dance and communication

Film and communication

Communication of values in the EU

Communication policies of the EU

Communication and Identities

Communication of gender identities

Communication and Discrimination

Religious communication and inter-faith dialogue

Communication and Globalisation



Prospective participants are also welcome to submit proposals for their 
own panels.



Submissions of abstracts (up to 500 words), and an email contact should 
be sent to (martina /at/ socialsciencesandhumanities.com) by 1st October 2014.



The Centre established a peer review journal and a working paper series. 
Conference papers will be considered for publication.



We welcome paper proposals from scholars, NGO activists, Master and PhD 
students, and independent researchers.



Conference fee is GBP 180, and it includes



The registration fee



Conference bag and folder with materials



Conference publication



Access to the newsletter, and electronic editions of the Centre



Opportunity for participating in future activities of the Centre 
(research & co-editing proceedings)



Discount towards participation fee for future conferences



Drinks and meals during both days of the conference



Certificate of attendance



Social programme in Leeds (optional)



Unfortunately, the Centre has no available funds for covering transport 
and accommodation in the UK. Participants are responsible for finding 
funding to cover transportation and accommodation costs during the whole 
period of the conference.



The Centre will not discriminate based on the origin and/or 
methodological/paradigmatic approach of prospective conference participants.



Information for participants with Visa requirements:



The Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Humanities is registered 
as a private institution in Croatia, and so far we hosted conferences in 
Austria. We have been issuing confirmations and invitation letters for 
conferences in Austria since March 2014, and so far no conference 
participant has been refused Schengen Visa by Austrian embassies. 
However, since United Kingdom is not part of Schengen area Visa regime 
of the British Home Office may differ from the one in the rest of the 
EU. If you have not travelled to the UK before, we advise that you check 
Visa requirements of the UK regardless whether you need Visa for 
visiting Schengen area or not. Visa self-assessment is available at the 
website of the Home Office at this link: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y






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Dr Martina Topic

Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Humanities
Zagreb, Croatia

Leeds Metropolitan University
Faculty of Business and Law
School of Strategic Marketing and Communication
Leeds, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Journal of Culture and Religion
co-editor

Working Paper Series in Culture and Religion
co-editor




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