GLOBAL FUSION 2003 An International and Intercultural Communication Conference October 24 - 26, 2003 Austin, TX, USA CALL FOR PAPERS The Global Fusion 2003 Conference is now accepting original research and theoretical papers on topics of international and intercultural communication. After the submissions have been peer-reviewed, the conference committee will select the top papers for authors to present at the GF 2003 academic conference in Austin, TX, USA (October 24 - 26, 2003) and for possible publishing. The conference organizers are Dr. Joseph Straubhaar of the University of Texas at Austin and Dr. Antonio La-Pastina of Texas A & M University. For more information, please contact [log in to unmask] Research paper topics include, but are not limited to, international or intercultural analyses of cinema, journalism, advertising, television, video games, media distribution, literature, cultural flows, art and music studies, media in transition, gender issues, intellectual properties, and telecommunications. Theoretical paper topics include, but are not limited to, issues of globalization, glocalization, media flows across borders, hybridization, post-colonialism, media economics, cultural effects, digital divide disparities, international media law, and critical analysis. In light of recent international events, papers relating in some way to world conflict and peace would be especially welcome. The goal of this conference series is to present the tremendous variety of ongoing research and theorization in the fields of international and intercultural communication. Therefore, even if papers do not fit neatly into the above categories, please feel free to submit them; the Global Fusion Conference is actively seeking diversity. PAPER DEADLINES: AWARDS CONSIDERATION DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2003 FINAL DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 Authors should send papers as attachments to [log in to unmask] For more details about submitting papers or attending the Global Fusion 2003 Conference, please visit and bookmark our conference website: www.globalfusion.siu.edu Sponsored by the Global Fusion Consortium: Southern Illinois University, Ohio University, Purdue University - Calumet and The University of Texas at Austin and endorsed by and including plenary panels for the international divisions of the AEJMC, BEA, IAMCR and ICA. ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]