Call for Papers, International Conference on Media, Bali, May 7-9

Call for Papers
The International Conference on “Media in a Fast-Changing World”
May 7-9, 2009
Bali, Indonesia

http://mediacon.petra.ac.id



1. Background

Media in today’s world has undoubtedly become a significant part of human everyday life. There have been many complex and varied stories on how the media forces around us cause rapid changes in our world as it is witnessing a freer and faster flow of information. In this globalized world, media have made a breakthrough in the nexus of various human cultures. This condition has offered great deal of contributions in promoting world businesses, political agendas, various popular cultures, as well as individual performances. On the other hand, practices in the contemporary media have also brought about a paradoxical situation in which media control us as much as we do them.

Petra Christian University is determined to take the initiative of gathering scholars, intellectuals, students, and media practitioners to discuss how media operates in a fast-changing world. With this bold enterprise, we endeavor to encounter media’s threatening yet exciting challenges with critical minds. Four social science departments at Petra Christian University, namely, English, Communication, Visual Communication Design, and Business Marketing Department will jointly conduct the International Conference on “Media in a Fast-Changing World”. Each discipline will not only examine various aspects of today’s media from its own perspective but also learn from diverse points of views.

This conference is the first of its kind held in Indonesia in its attempt to bring together different minds both in its depth and breadth of substance and scope. Therefore, we are of confidence that the seminar will bring benefits to individual intellectuals, academic worlds, media communities, and society in general.


2. Topic and Sub-topics

Topic of the Conference:
• Media in a Fast Changing World

Sub-topics:
• Media and Multiculturalism
• Media and Globalization
• Media and Politics
• Media, Popular Culture, and the Construction of Identities
• Representation of Gender / Ethnicity in Media
• Ideology, Power-Relation and Media
• Understanding Media Discourses
• Mediamorphosis, Mediaspora, Mediaddict: A Media-Minded World
• Quo Vadis Postmedia?
• Media for Brand Communication
• CSR in marketing media
• Codes of Ethics in Media Practices

3. Venue and Date:
• Venue: Hardrock Hotel, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
• Date: May 7-9, 2009

4. Agenda: Plenary and Parallel Sessions

5. Conference Fee:
• Deadline for the early bird registration: March 5, 2009
• Indonesian Participant: Rp. 2.500.000,-
• Indonesian Paper Presenter: Rp. 2.250.000,-
• International Participant: US$ 575, -
• International Paper Presenter: US$ 550, -
• The accommodation is for two persons each room. US$ 100 charge per night
will be added for single supplement.
• After March 5, 2009 Registration:
Indonesian Participant : Rp. 3.000.000,-
International Participant : US$ 600.-


6. Facilities: accomodation, lunch, coffee break, visit to media
enterprises/cultural sites, seminar kit, and certificate.

7. Expected Participants:

• Scholars, media practitioners, researchers, media observers, and students
• Maximum participants: 150 people

8. Paper Submission:
• Deadline: January 15, 2009
• Format: 6-8 pages, full paper typed in A4 paper, with 12 size font, Times
New Roman, single spaced
• Notification of Paper Acceptance: March 2, 2009

9. Contact Persons:

• Liem Satya Limanta, satya@petra.ac.id (+62-31-2983064)
• Grace Swestin, gswestin@petra.ac.id (+62-31-2983046)
• Theophilus Jokri, jokri@petra.ac.id (+62-31-2983065)
• Dwi Setiawan, dewey@petra.ac.id (+62-31-2983061)
• Correspondence Address:

The Committee of International Conference on Media
Petra Christian University, B Building
Siwalankerto 121-131,
Surabaya, 60236
INDONESIA