[ecrea] International Symposium - Call for Papers

Call for Papers
International Symposium
Organiser: Media of Diaspora Research Group (MDRG) at the University of 
Lincoln, UK.
Date:   Friday 16 October, 2015
Conference Theme: Journalism, Diaspora and Conflict Resolution
Keynote Speakers: To be announced.
There are more people in diaspora around the world today due to conflict 
than at any time since WW2. While there are many initiatives by 
governments and international organisations to engage, empower and 
enable diaspora communities for the benefit of the host countries and 
countries of origin, little attention has been devoted to the grassroots 
approach by the diasporic communities in contributing to, through the 
appropriation of new media technology, or to the diasporic media's role 
in fostering conflict resolution in their countries of origin.
This international symposium aims to examine the dynamics of 
journalistic practices and diasporic experiences in fostering conflict 
resolution. Hence, we welcome papers on the theme of the conference 
including, but not limited to, the diasporic media organisation 
dimension of conflict resolution; the professional values dimension of 
conflict resolution; and the diaspora audience dimension of conflict 
resolution. We plan to develop the conference theme into an edited book.
In addition, there will be a panel and a roundtable discussion. The 
panel on 'Journalism, Audiences and Diaspora' will launch the edited 
book published in April, 2015 by Palgrave. Contributors will discuss and 
answer questions about their chapters. Please find the link to the book 
http://www.palgrave.com/page/detail/journalism-audiences-and-diaspora-ola-ogunyemi/?K=9781137457226
The roundtable discussion brings the perspectives of journalists and 
organisations working with diasporic/minority groups to the debate. 
Please contact the organisers if your organisation is interested in 
participating.
To present a paper or contribute a chapter to the planned book, please 
email your 200word abstract indicating your preference to Dr Ola 
Ogunyemi, (oogunyemi /at/ lincoln.ac.uk) by 19 June, 2015.

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