[Commlist] Call for chapters: Transcultural Media Narratives: Mapping the Cross-Cultural Communication Landscape

*Call for Online Book Chapters*

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*Title:*Transcultural Media Narratives: Mapping the Cross-Cultural 
Communication Landscape

*Chapter Submission Deadline:*30 October 2023

*Editors:*Prof. Eduardo CAMILO & Prof. Karima BOUZIANE

*Publisher and copyright*: LABCOM, Comunicação e Artes,

Universidade da Beira Interior,

Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama,

6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal.

*Rationale*

In today's interconnected world, the media landscape stands as a 
powerful force that shapes how information, ideas, and cultural 
narratives are disseminated and received across diverse societies. This 
dynamic interplay between the media and culture has paved the way for 
cross-cultural communication to transcend geographical boundaries, 
enabling individuals from different backgrounds to connect, share 
perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue. As we navigate this 
rapidly evolving terrain, understanding the complexities and 
implications of the media landscape on cross-cultural communication 
becomes paramount for promoting inclusivity, fostering intercultural 
understanding, and bridging cultural divides.

The rationale behind this book project is to explore the complex 
relationship between the media environment and cross-cultural 
communication, shedding light on its multifaceted dimensions and 
exploring the opportunities and challenges it presents. In an era of 
globalization, where cultures intersect and coexist in ways never seen 
before, the media landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping 
intercultural interactions, influencing perceptions, and facilitating 
cultural exchange. By examining the intersection of the media landscape 
and cross-cultural communication, we aim to contribute to the growing 
body of knowledge in this field and provide valuable insights for 
scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students.

This book seeks to bridge the gap in the existing literature by offering 
a comprehensive exploration of the impact of the media context on 
cross-cultural communication. It aims to examine diverse perspectives, 
theories, and practical approaches that address the complexities of the 
media field in an increasingly interconnected and culturally diverse 
world. By bringing together interdisciplinary insights, case studies, 
and theoretical frameworks, this online book will provide a holistic 
understanding of the crucial role that media plays in shaping 
cross-cultural communication and its implications for societal cohesion, 
intercultural dialogue, and global understanding.

This online book will be published by LabCom Books, which is an 
international Communication Sciences PressBook, and it will be assigned 
an ISBN.

*Topics*

We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners from various 
disciplines to submit chapters that address the intersection of the 
media landscape and cross-cultural communication. We welcome original 
research, theoretical perspectives, case studies, and practical studies 
that explore the following themes (but are not limited to):

§Arts and Cross-Cultural Communication

§Artistic Resistance and Cultural Activism

§Audiovisual Translation and Intercultural Communication

§Localization and Globalization of Media Content

§Advertising and/or propaganda representations and Cross-Cultural 
Communication

§Cross-cultural advertising and the importance of cultural sensitivity

§Media relations in cross-cultural strategic communication

§Media ethics and cultural considerations in strategic communication

§Cross-cultural storytelling and narrative development in strategic 
communication

§Social Media and Intercultural Dialogue

§Media Literacy and Intercultural Competence

§Digital Media and Virtual Communities

§Media Framing and Cross-Cultural Conflicts

§Media Ethics and Cultural Sensitivity

We encourage diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches, and 
innovative research that can provide fresh insights and practical 
research findings for academics, practitioners, and students interested 
in this dynamic field.

*Submission Guidelines*

Interested authors are invited to submit a 500-word abstract, Times New 
Roman, 12, 1,5-line space, outlining their proposed chapter along with a 
brief author biography. Abstracts should clearly outline theresearch 
questions, methodology, and expected contributions.

If approved, then the author is required to submit a chapter within a 
range of 6,000-8,000 words.

*Important Dates*

§Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 October 2023

§Notification of Acceptance: 15 November 2023

§Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 15 February 2024

§Notification of Acceptance: 30 February 2024

§Final Submission: 15 March 2024

§Expected Publication: 30 March 2024

*Scientific Committee*

§Abdellah El Boubekri, Mohamed First University, Oujda, Morocco

§Ágnes Magnuczné Godó, Miskolc University, Hungary

§Dan Stoica, Alexandru Ian Cuza, University of Iași, Romania

§Hassan Razkane, Ministry of Education, Morocco

§Mohamed Mifdal, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

§Mohamed El Bouayadi,Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

§Ouidyane Elouardaoui, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

§Rayco Gonzalez, Universidad de Burgos, Spain

§Urbano Mestre Sidoncha, University of Beira Interior, Portugal

§Younes Aich, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

§Youssef Boutahar,Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University- Fez, Morocco

*Contact Details*

**For inquiries and submissions, please contact:

§Prof. Karima Bouzine:(bouzianekarima /at/ gmail.com) 
<mailto:(bouzianekarima /at/ gmail.com)>

or

§Prof. Eduardo Camilo: (eduardocami /at/ gmail.com) <mailto:(eduardocami /at/ gmail.com)>


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