Call for Papers: 2014 China Communication Forum
International Discourse System and the Construction of International Communication Capacity for China
An International Academic Conference in Conjunction with the First Blue Book Launch on International Communication
28June 2014, Communication University of China, Beijing
Hosted by the National Center for Radio and Television Studies, CUC
Over the past years,along with the emerging economies, the unprecedented development andapplication of new ICTs, the increasing interdependency between nations, moreactive regional dialogue and cooperation, and the growing impact of transnational corporations and non-governmental organizations, the world power structure is undergoing tremendous adjustment and change. Against this background,the formation of a newer information and communication order has began while the world is still in the process of multi-polarization, a transition from the old pattern to a new one. Despite these changing factors, the fundamental discursive structure remains Western-centric. Western countries maintain thedominant position in shaping international information flow and the formation of international public opinion. Unbalance, inequality and injustice still characterize the international discourse system, in which China’s disadvantaged position has continuously drawn attentions from both inside and outside,even some critiques on certain issues.
Therefore, it has been increasingly emphasized by the CCP, Chinese government, industries and the academia to strength the power of international discourse. The leadership of both the Party and the government, together with relevant policies released these years, repeatedly pointed to enhance the capacity of international communication, the power of international discourse and the leading power of international public opinion, in order to build up China’s comprehensive national strength and the international impact of Chinese civilization. Furthermore,because of the increasing pace of “going-out” projects through state-owned media (CCTV, CRI etc.) and social organizations like Confucius School, and intensified practices of public diplomacy and non-governmental exchanges, the capacity of international communication and discourse system have become one of the focuses of communication and media studies in China and beyond.
The 2014 China Communication Forum, based on the above-mentioned concerns, will concentrate on the theme of “International Discourse System and the Construction of International Communication Capacity for China”. The first Blue Book on International Communication, published by the National Center for Radio and Television Studies at CUC, will be launched during the conference.
The organizing committee is now inviting submissions from scholars, professionals and students to address the sub-topics including but not limit to the followings:
Tendencies of international communication
Shifts in world information and communication order
Construction of international communication capacity
Changes in international discourse system
Cultural soft power
The status quo and problems of the construction of China’s international communication capacity
Construction of international leading media
Public diplomacy and international communication
The institution of press spokesman
The “Going-out” of Chinese civilization and international communication
City, region and the construction of regional international communication capacity
New media and international communication capacity
Ecological civilization and the construction of regional international communication capacity
Modern communication system and international discourse system
The working language of the conference will be Chinese and English.
Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 20 March 2014 (500-1000words with title and affiliation of author(s))
Notification of abstract acceptation: by 20 April 2014
Confirmation of attendance: by 1 May 2014
Full paper submission deadline: 1 June 2014
Abstract submission email: forumcuc@163.com
Conference official website: http://rirt.cuc.edu.cn/forum/
Contact information:
Dr. Jidong Li
Dr. Deqiang Ji
The National Center for Radio and Television Studies, Communication University of China
Tel: 86-10-65779313, 65779244
