International Cross-Cultural Communication Conference 2020

Communicating diversity in the post-multicultural era: exploring paradoxes, challenges and opportunities

In conjunction with the Asia Pacific Public Relations Research and Education Network 4th International Research Symposium, 5 – 6 February 2020, Perth, Western Australia

Cross-Cultural Communication Conference 2020

In recent years, culturally diverse societies have faced increasing difficulties in accommodating diversity. Multiculturalism appears to have lost its popularity. Some scholars and politicians have gone as far as declaring multiculturalism a failure in Europe and much of Western society. Even in proudly proclaimed diverse societies like Australia, the idea of multiculturalism has been contested. Has the multicultural agenda run its course? And what are the implication for professional communicators who work across nation states and cultural contexts? How can we build integrated and connected communities in a post-multicultural society?

This conference invites you to explore the changing public discourse surrounding multiculturalism and associated challenges for international communicators.

The fourth international Cross-Cultural Communication Conference is organised by five universities: Curtin University, Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), Zayed University (UAE), Emerson College (USA) and Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations, Ramon Llull University (Catalonia-Spain). Together these universities are providing a platform for a broad scope of research in cross-cultural communication and intercultural communication challenges. The conference focus reflects a growing interest in intercultural aspects of communication. The upcoming conference will be held in Perth, Western Australia, over two days (Thursday, 6 February and Friday, 7 February 2020).

The conference will include a keynote speakers, panel discussions and a dedicated HDR stream.

Conference details

iCCC Conference details

Date: 6 – 7 February 2020
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm daily
Location: Curtin 139 St Georges Tce, Perth (map)
Cost:

  • $430.00 Conference Delegate
  • $315.00 Student Delegate

The conference package includes:

  • Conference attendance
  • Lunch and other refreshments
  • Conference pack & materials
  • Welcome function on Wednesday 5 February

APPRREN Symposium details

Date: 5 – 6 February (the conference and symposium will run in conduction with each other)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Curtin 139 St Georges Tce, Perth (map)
Cost:

  • $100.00 Special iCCCC Conference Delegate rate
  • $100.00 Special iCCCC Student Delegate rate

Note:

  • Conference registrations must be submitted on or before Friday 17 January 2020. After that date late fees apply.
  • Conference registration is not inclusive of accommodation.
  • For visa information, please check with your consulate / embassy.

Call for abstracts

Please refer to the call for abstracts page for details on submitting abstracts that reflect the theme.  Abstracts are to be submitted by 14 October 2019.

Papers for presentation at the conference will be selected following a double-blind peer review by an international academic panel. The most recent conference (Abu Dhabi, 2019) attracted submissions from more than 20 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Russia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Vietnam, UAE, UK and USA.

All accepted abstracts will be published subsequently in the conference proceedings. Selected papers from the conference will be included in the special edition of the Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal (Australia), the Journal of Communication Arts (Thailand) and Communication and Media in Asia Pacific (Thailand).

 

The International Cross-Cultural Communication Conference will be held in conjunction with the 2020 Asia-Pacific Public Relations Research and Education Network Conference (5th and 6th of February 2020). Delegates are encouraged to register for the additional day (Wednesday 5th of February) at a special iCCCC rate.

The conference also coincides with the Fringe World Festival and the start of the Perth Festival, which will create a buzz across the city. Delegates are encouraged to explore the wide range of cultural experiences on offer.

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