[ecrea] cfp: Journalism, Diaspora and Conflict Resolution

> > 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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