[Commlist] MeCCSA annual conference final call for papers

*A final reminder that the 2022 MeCCSA conference will take place in 
September 2022.*

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*MeCCSA 2022, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK*

*Conference Theme – Silenced Voices*

*7-9 September 2022*

*Abstract submission deadline:**14 January 2022*

*Keynote Speakers:*

Professor Greg Philo, University of Glasgow

Dr Anandi Ramamurthy, Sheffield Hallam University

Professor Karen Ross, Newcastle University

Dr Miklos Sukosd, University of Copenhagen

The Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association is pleased to 
invite the submission of abstracts, panel proposals and practice-based 
contributions for the MeCCSA 2022 Conference, to be held 7-9 September 
2022 at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. As per previous 
announcements, the postponement of MeCCSA 2021 due to the pandemic gave 
us an opportunity to rethink our annual conference scheduling. It was 
decided to move the timing of the conferences from January to September, 
starting with MeCCSA 2022. There will be another online Annual General 
Meeting in January 2022, to ensure we comply with the Association’s 
constitutional requirements.

The theme of the MeCCSA 2022 conference is*Silenced Voices. *//

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The theme encourages engagement with a wide range of topics, which we 
hope will attract researchers interested in minority, excluded, 
alternative or powerless communities, and their ability to influence 
public discourses. It offers the opportunity for a wide variety of 
perspectives: from the historical to the contemporary; from 
group-centric to macro societal changes; from enablement to suppression; 
from psychological to technological; from the speakers unable to reach 
their audience, to audiences unable to find their voice.

The silencing of voices goes hand in hand with powerlessness and 
oppression. In a world grappling with the implications of fake news, 
cancel culture, the suppression of journalism, post-truth politics, 
debates about freedom of speech, and the mainstreaming of lies, we hope 
that this timely theme will inspire presenters to engage in analyses of 
the ways in which media and cultures work with and against those with 
silenced voices.

We invite proposals for scholarly papers, themed panels, posters, film 
screenings and other practice-based contributions. The theme of the 
conference is Silenced Voices, alongside we welcome submissions across 
the full range of interests represented by MeCCSA. Proposals might 
engage with the various social, political, economic, artistic, 
individual, collective, institutional, representational and 
technological dimensions of media interactions and environments. 
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  * Censorship
  * Non-mainstream voices
  * Activism

  * Samizdat / Underground press

  * Voices from below
  * Whistle-blowing
  * Post-truth politics
  * Counter-culture
  * Cultural pluralism
  * Empowerment
  * Corporate power and the media
  * Minority languages
  * Translation and mediation
  * Freedom of speech
  * Pedagogies and educational practice promoting inclusivity and
    embracing diversity.

We welcome contributions across the full range of interests represented 
by MeCCSA and its networks, including, but not limited to:

  * Race, ethnicity and postcolonial studies
  * Representation, identity, ideology
  * Film and television studies and practice
  * Radio studies and practice
  * Cultural and media policy
  * Social movements and activism
  * Climate change, sustainability and environment
  * Digital culture and games studies
  * Gender and sexuality studies
  * Disability studies within media studies
  * Media pedagogy
  * BAME experiences of media and culture industries
  * Children, young people and media
  * Diasporic and ethnic minority media
  * Political communication
  * Methodological approaches
  * Media practice research and teaching
  * Community media

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*Submitting a proposal*

Individual abstracts should be up to 250 words. Panel proposals should 
include a short description and rationale (200 words) together with 
abstracts for each of the 3-4 papers (150-200 words each including 
details of the contributor), and the name and contact details of the 
panel proposer. The panel proposer should coordinate the submissions for 
that panel as a single proposal. For both panels and individual papers 
please include up to five key words.

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*Practice-based work*

We actively support the presentation of practice-as-research and have a 
flexible approach to practice papers and presentations. This may include 
opportunities to present papers and screenings in the same sessions or 
as part of a separate screening strand. We also welcome shorter papers 
in association with short screenings. We also have dedicated 
presentation spaces to display practice artefacts including screenings, 
posters and computer-based work. For displaying practice work, please 
include specific technical data (e.g. duration, format) and a URL 
pointing to any support material when submitting your abstract. We 
expect delegates who are showing screenings to be present at the conference.

Please note that all proposals (abstracts and practice-based work) will 
be peer reviewed. PGRs are encouraged to submit.

*MeCCSA Conference Bursaries*

MeCCSA is awarding 3 bursaries for the conference for Postgraduate 
Researchers, Unwaged and Sessional scholars which will waive conference 
fee as well as provide up to £200 for travel and accommodation costs. 
Applications will be invited following confirmations of acceptance of 
proposals in March.

The RGU organising committee are aiming to publish an edited collection 
of papers focusing on the conference theme with a reputable academic 
publisher. Further details of how to submit will be announced closer to 
the conference.

*Timeline of submissions and reviews*

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*Submission deadline:*14 January 2022

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*Review decision: *by 31** March**2022

*Submit proposals to*: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=meccsa2022

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*Website*: www.rgu.ac.uk/meccsa2022 <http://www.rgu.ac.uk/meccsa2022>

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*Twitter: @MeCCSA2022 *


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