Conference: The 4th International Conference on Multicultural Discourses

[David Boromisza]

The 4th International Conference on Multicultural Discourses
23.10.13-26.10.13
Hangzhou (Shanghai), China

AIMS OF THE CONFERENCE

1)      To bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe to contribute to a stimulating and rewarding exchange of ideas and techniques regarding discourse studies;

2)      To enhance cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and research innovation in discourse studies;

3)      To facilitate the formation of collaborative research networks among conference participants.

  THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE

Cultural reflexivity and innovation in discourse studies

Cultural concepts, principles and practices of discourse

Discourse, peace and sovereignty

Discourse and cultural equality

Discourse, (under)development and the Third World

Discourse and urban/rural development

Discourse and human rights

Discourse and international commerce/management

Discourse and ethnic literature

Discourse and gender

Etc.

  SPECIAL FEATURES

- Plenary speakers

- Panels

- Post-conference workshops

- Cultural events and local tour

  IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for abstract submission: 31st December 2012

Notice of Acceptance: 1st March, 2013

CONFERENCE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Chair

Prof. SHI-xu, Institute of Discourse&  Cultural Studies, ZhejiangUniversity

Deputy Chair

Prof. YIN Qiping, School of Foreign Languages, HangzhouNormalUniversity

Members

AN Wenying, Institute of Discourse&  Cultural Studies, ZhejiangUniversity

YANG Qing, Institute of Discourse&  Cultural Studies, ZhejiangUniversity

Chen Weiying?Institute of Discourse&  Cultural Studies, Zhejiang University

Dr. WU Geqing, School of Foreign Languages, HangzhouNormalUniversity

WANG Xuelei, School of Foreign Languages, HangzhouNormalUniversity

  SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Chair

Prof. SHI-xu, Institute of Discourse&  Cultural Studies, ZhejiangUniversity

Members

Prof. J. Angermuller, University of Warwick

Prof. J. Bloomaert, University of Tilburg

Prof. D. Carbaugh, University of Massachusetts

Prof. D. Maingueneau, Sorbonne University

Ass. Prof. Y. Miike, University of Hawaii at Hilo

Prof. M.L. Pardo, University of Buenos Aires

Prof. K.K. Prah, Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society

Prof. J. Verschueren, University of Antwerp

  PUBLICATIONS

Papers of high-quality and innovativeness will be published in Journal of Multicultural Discourse (Routledge). In addition, a selection of the conference papers will be published with an international publisher.



Registration Fees

Students: 50% discount

Conference fees are set according to your country tier (the country of residence -not the country of origin). Please visit our conference website to find out what tier you qualify for.

?     Tier A: ?220

?     Tier B: ?150

?     Tier C: ?100

?     For domestic participants?RMB700

The rate covers a half-day tour, cultural events, tea/coffee, three lunches, two dinners and banquet.

Registration Fee Accompanying Guests: 50% discount (for each accompanying guest): Including food, drinks and tourism.
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