[ecrea] CFP - Uniting the Americas: Exploring Media Convergence, Public Communication, and Intercultural Communication

>A CALL FOR PAPERS, PANELS, ABSTRACTS, AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS
>
>~CONGRESS OF THE AMERICAS II~
>
>Uniting the Americas:  Exploring Media 
>Convergence, Public Communication, and Intercultural Communication
>
>Please see the conference Web site:
>
>http://www.mexicocity2008.com
>
>SHERATON MARIA ISABEL HOTEL & TOWERS
>
>MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
>
>Paseo de la Reforma 325 Col. Cuauhtémoc
>
>OCTOBER 8-11, 2008
>
>Congress II General Secretariats:
>
>Jesus Meza Lueza, Ph.D.
>Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus
>(jesus.meza.lueza /at/ itesm.mx)
>
>James A. Anderson, Ph.D.
>University of Utah
>(james.anderson /at/ utah.edu)
>
>Make sure you submit your research (1) completed 
>papers, (2) full panels, (3) singular paper 
>abstracts, and (4) poster renditions for 
>possible inclusion at the Congress of the 
>Americas II, which will be held in historic and 
>picturesque Mexico City, Mexico from October 
>8-11, 2008. COA II will build on the outstanding 
>success of the historic Congress of the Americas 
>most recently held in beautiful Lima, Peru.
>
>This series of pioneering academic and 
>professional conferences is co-sponsored by the 
>International Communication Association (ICA), 
>American Communication Association (ACA), 
>Universidad de San Martin de Porres (Peru), 
>Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus, 
>and the InterAmericas Council, an international 
>non-profit agency dedicated to the advancement 
>of communication studies in the Western Hemisphere.
>
>Congress of the Americas II, organized by 
>Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus, 
>seeks to bring North, Central and South America 
>into a fusion of Western Hemispheric 
>understanding. The theme of this conference is: 
>"Exploring Media Convergence, Public 
>Communication, and Intercultural Communication." 
>All submissions related about the following 
>areas are welcomed: mass media (Internet, 
>television, radio, and so on), journalism, 
>public relations, advertising, public 
>communication, corporate communication, 
>political communication, public opinion, media 
>law, cultural studies, semiotics, photography, 
>visual design, and communication technology.
>
>Come and enjoy the blending of cultures, the 
>joyful mixing of languages, and the shared focus 
>on communication scholarship among professional 
>colleagues and hemispheric friends. Whether you 
>are a frequent flyer throughout the Americas or 
>not, this is truly an event NOT TO BE MISSED.
>
>To receive continuously updated information 
>about the CONGRESS OF THE AMERICAS II, please 
>email Sam Luna at (sluna /at/ icahdq.org),  he will add 
>you to a constantly updated mailing list.
>
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>===SUBMISSIONS===
>=================
>
>ALL submissions are due by May 15th, 2008, and 
>should be sent electronically via email to the 
>appropriate division listed below.
>
>The official languages of COA II are English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
>
>Papers may be written in any of these languages.
>
>Submissions are divided into four geographic 
>spheres: (1) Latin America and the Caribbean; 
>(2) Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; (3) 
>Asia and Oceania; and (4) U.S. and Canada.
>
>=====LATIN AMERICAN AND THE CARRIBEAN SUBMISSIONS=====
>
>Submissions originating from within Latin 
>America and the Caribbean should be sent (in 
>English, Spanish or Portuguese) to one of three
>tracks:
>
>1. Journalism, Public Relations and Public 
>Communication: Jacob Bañuelos, Profesor, 
>Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México.
>(jcapis /at/ itesm.mx)
>
>2. Political Communication & Intercultural 
>Communication: María de la Luz Casas, Profesora, 
>Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Cuernavaca.
>(marilu.casas /at/ itesm.mx)
>
>3. Technology and Media (Media Convergence): 
>Alfredo Cid, Profesor, Tecnológico de Monterrey, 
>Campus Ciudad de México. (aljurado /at/ itesm.mx)
>
>=====EUROPE, AFRICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST SUBMISSIONS=====
>
>Submissions originating from within Europe, 
>Africa, and the Middle East should be sent (in 
>English, Spanish or Portuguese) to: José Manuel 
>Cardoso Belo, Professor, Departamento de Letras, 
>Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal. (jbelo /at/ utad.pt)
>
>=====ASIA AND OCEANIA SUBMISSIONS=====
>
>Submission originating from within Asia and 
>Oceania should be sent (in English) to: Dr Ming 
>Cheung, Department of English and Communication, 
>City University of Hong Kong. (enming /at/ cityu.edu.hk)
>
>=====U.S. AND CANADA SUBMISSIONS=====
>
>Submissions originating from within the U.S. and 
>Canada should be sent (in English) to one of three tracks:
>
>1. Journalism, Public Relations and Public 
>Communication: Rita Kirk, Chair, Division of 
>Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, 
>Southern Methodist University. 
>(rkirk /at/ mail.smu.edu)  2. Political Communication & 
>Intercultural Communication: Keith Nainby, 
>Professor, Department of Communication Studies, 
>California State University, Stanislaus. 
>(KNainby /at/ csustan.edu)  3. Technology and Media 
>(Media Convergence): Jim Parker, Vanderbilt 
>University. (jim.parker /at/ vanderbilt.edu)
>
>=====THE SUBMISSION PROCESS=====
>
> >> OPEN SESSIONS COMPLETED PAPERS <<
>
>Completed papers should follow a standard 
>recognized style of documentation (APA, MLA, 
>Chicago, etc.), be in Times New Roman, 12 point 
>font, and not exceed 30 double-spaced pages, to 
>allow for competitive reader review. All papers 
>have an abstract, a reference list, and a brief biography of the author(s).
>
>Please provide the following information on the cover page:
>
>Title of Submission: Please place the Title of 
>Your Presentation In this section.
>
>Abstract: A 150 word abstract, followed by a set of relevant keywords.
>
>All body and text should be set in 12 point Times New Roman type.
>
>Following the abstract should be the listing of 
>all authors responsible for the work, who must present at the Congress.
>
>Author One
>
>Affiliation (University, Agency, or Corporation) Department
>
>1234 Anywhere Avenue
>
>Anytown, State 00000 Country
>
>+1-333-555-1212
>
>email address: (you /at/ institution.edu)
>
>(additional authors as necessary)
>
>
> >> ABSTRACTS ONLY <<
>
>If submitting a single abstract for general 
>inclusion in the 2008 Congress of the Americas, please provide the following:
>
>Title of Submission: "Please place the Title of 
>Your Presentation In this section."
>
>Abstract: Each abstract submission should 
>include the full abstract, followed by a set of 
>relevant keywords. All body and text should be 
>set in 12 point Times New Roman type. Following 
>the abstract should be the listing of all 
>authors responsible for the work, who must present at the Congress.
>
>Author One
>
>Affiliation (University, Agency, or Corporation) Department
>
>1234 Anywhere Avenue
>
>Anytown, State 00000 Country
>
>+1-333-555-1212
>
>email address: (you /at/ institution.edu)
>
>(additional authors as necessary)
>
>
> >> PANEL SUBMISSIONS <<
>
>Please provide the following for each panel submission:
>
>Title of Panel: Your panel title here
>
>Chair and Moderator: Please list your panel 
>moderator here Full contact information 
>Description of Panel: In this section, please 
>include a detailed description of the panel 
>theme, so that Congress participants can have 
>some understanding of what binds your focus.
>
>Presentation One: Title of Work
>
>Author of Work
>
>full contact information
>
>Presentation Two: Title of Work
>
>Author of Work
>
>full contact information
>
>Presentation Three: Title of Work
>
>Author of Work
>
>full contact information
>
>Respondent: Please list your panel respondent here Full contact information
>
>
>=====OTHER INFORMATION=====
>
>Hotel information: The Standard room rate at the 
>SHERATON MARIA ISABEL is $110.00 USD; an 
>Executive Suite is $160.00 USD, plus tax and 
>hotel service fees. Rates are based on single or 
>double occupancy. These rates are available 
>until July 31, 2008. You can visit the Sheraton 
>Maria Isabel Hotel & Towers' web site dedicated to this congreso at:
>
>http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0802058727&key=62292 
>
>
>Registration includes lunch and coffee breaks on 
>each day of the conference and the opening 
>reception. Please, visit the official Web site for updated information:
>
>http://www.mexicocity2008.com
>
>
>=======================
>=====General schedule=====
>=======================
>
>Thursday, October 9, 2008
>
>Welcome
>
>Keynote Speaker: Technology and Media (Media Convergence)
>
>Respondent Panel
>
>Lunch
>
>First Papers Session
>
>Second Papers Session
>
>Campus Tour (Monterrey Tech)
>
>Opening Reception: Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus
>
>Friday, October 10, 2008
>
>Keynote Speaker: Journalism, Public Relations and Public Communication
>
>Respondent Panel
>
>Lunch
>
>First Papers Session
>
>Second Papers Session
>
>Third Papers Session
>
>Mexico City Cultural Tour
>
>Saturday, October 11, 2008
>
>Keynote Speaker: Political Communication & Intercultural
>
>Communication
>
>Respondent Panel
>
>Lunch
>
>First Papers Session
>
>Second Papers Session
>
>Third Papers Session
>
>Mexico City Tour
>
>-Sunday, October 12, 2008. (Sign up for one of the optional tours.)
>
>Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour
>
>Or
>
>Anthropology Museum Tour
>
>Or
>
>"Misión del Sol" Visit (temascal steam baths, 
>aromatherapy and exfoliation and rejuvenation treatments)
>
>
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