Number 3/2010 WCA website http://wcaweb.org *SPECIAL CONFERENCE EDITION* WCA 2011 CONFERENCE UNIVERSIDAD DE LIMA LIMA, PERU AUGUST 1-5, 2011 WCA s 2011 Biennial Conference will take place on the campus of the Universidad of Lima, August 1-5, 2011. The focus of the conference will continue to be on promoting scholarship, fostering intercultural dialogue, and providing opportunities for cultural awareness. The conference will feature academic paper presentations, panel discussions, keynote lectures by prominent Latin American scholars and practitioners, specific programs for graduate students, and 1-day cultural event. Participants will also be able to take part in a 5-day post-conference tour. The 2011 conference will also feature presentations of the Family of Myung Seok Park Financial Awards for Outstanding Scholarship and Oral Presentation. The theme of the 2011 Conference is Communication That Makes a World of Difference: Looking Back, Thinking Forward. WCA is dedicated to the improvement of communication worldwide by linking people who hold common professional and personal interests. The premise of WCA is that mutual understanding must exist before individuals, groups, organizations, and communities can maximize intergroup collaboration, harmony, and peace. Consequently, our 2011 conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, and less-structured interactions that focus on how communication research, theory, and practice can positively impact a broad array of contexts. In looking back, we hope that submissions will celebrate seminal research and creative activities in the field of communication and seek to evaluate how this body of work has impacted the world in which we live. Papers and panels that respond to this aspect of the theme might ask: What research/theory has had the most practical value?; How have seminal works generated bodies of literature that have transformed current thinking?; and/or What communicationbased programs reflect best practices? In thinking forward, we encourage conference participants to look to the future of our world and the potential of intercultural communication scholars in addressing contemporary and emerging issues. Papers and panels that respond to this aspect of the theme might ask: What topics of study are emerging in the field of communication?; How are existing areas of communication research, teaching, and practice changing and developing?; and/or Which particular research paradigms, theories, and methods are best suited to meet the challenges of a changing global reality? Papers/panels/workshops responding to such issues may include theoretical and
practical explorations of these issues as they are represented in communication, education, organizations, community and media studies. Family of Myung Seok Park Financial Awards for Outstanding Scholarship Awards With the generosity of one of its founding members, Professor Myung Seok Park, the World Communication Association presents financial awards and honors for quality research papers in the field of intercultural communication. Attendees of the conference may submit full papers for the opportunity to be eligible for one of the five awards of US $1000. In 2011, the following categories will be awarded: Best Conference Papers in *Qualitative Research, *Quantitative Research, and *Theoretical-Praxis Understanding. In addition, *Best Student Paper, *Best Overall Paper, and *Several Oral Presentation Awards (see next section) also will be selected. All papers will be judged via a blind review by a panel of international experts on the basis of (1) saliency of topic, (2) conceptual foundation, (3) methodological rigor, (4) analytic insight, (5) and overall scholarly contribution. Papers earning the highest rankings through this process and/or nominated by reviewers will be evaluated by the WCA Secretary-General who will present recommendations to the WCA President. Only completed papers are eligible for these awards. Protocol For Paper Submissions: Length: 20-25 pages excluding references, tables, figures, 12pt., double spaced, 1 margins all around Language: English Style: Latest version of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA). Cover Page: Separate from manuscript, including title, author(s), mail and email addresses, telephone and fax numbers, as well as a 50-word abstract and list of key words. Student Papers: Please mark as Student Submission Deadline: February 1, 2011. Please send submissions electronically to orbe@wmich.edu Family of Myung Seok Park Financial Awards for Outstanding Oral Presentations Upon notification of paper acceptance, conference presenters will have the opportunity to register and compete for one of four Outstanding Oral Presentation Financial Awards: Two Best Student Presentation (US$500 each), Best Non-Native English Presentation (US$500), and Best Overall Presentation (US$1000). Candidates for these awards will be reviewed by two international evaluators on the basis of established criterion related to presentation effectiveness (e.g., organizational structure, content, delivery, effective use of time). Awards will be presented during the Conference Closing on Friday, August 5 th.
SPECIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WCA conferences have always served the needs of established and emerging intercultural communication scholars, in terms of programs, presentations, and cultural activities. However, building off of some efforts begun in Brisbane (2007) and further developed in Dublin (2009), we are pleased to announce two specific programmatic features designed specifically for graduate students. Graduate faculty, graduate advisors, and graduate directors please encourage your students to submit their work and attend! First, we encourage all graduate students to submit completed manuscripts for consideration of a Family of Myung Seok Park Financial Award for Outstanding Scholarship. All submissions solely or jointly authored by current graduate students (M.A. and/or Ph.D.) automatically will be considered for this award; those submitting their work are asked to mark their manuscript with the following notation: Graduate Student Submission. Please send these submissions electronically to orbe@wmich.edu Second, graduate students can also submit extended abstracts (3-5 pages) or works-in-progress (10-15 pages) to be included in the conference s Graduate Student Research Think Tank. This special conference session will feature a panel of graduate students providing brief presentations on specific research ideas. Students selected for this program will benefit greatly from the constructive review by selected WCA members, as well as the collective feedback of the larger WCA community of scholars. Ultimately, this program is designed to support, encourage, and nurture the future of intercultural communication scholarship. Student submissions should follow the process as outlined in other sections of this newsletter AND be designated as part of the Graduate Student Research Think Tank. Please send your submissions for the Think Tank electronically to Dr. Sakile K. Camara at sakile.camara@csun.edu The deadline for all submissions to the 2011 Lima Conference is February 1, 2011. Please send all materials electronically to orbe@wmich.edu. Notification regarding paper acceptance will occur no later than 4 weeks of submission receipt. IMPORTANT DATES February 1, 2011: Paper/Panel Submission Deadline February 1, 2011: On-Line Conference Registration Opens March 15, 2011: Paper Acceptance Notifications Completed April 15, 2011: On-Line Conference Pre-Registration Deadline April 15, 2011: Post-Conference Tour Registration and Payment Deadline May 1, 2011: Hotel Registration Deadline
2011 LIMA CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Monday, August 1 12-2pm: Conference Registration & Campus Tours 2-4pm: Conference Opening 4-5pm: Keynote Speaker 5-7pm: Opening Reception & Peruvian Music/Dance Presentation Tuesday, August 2 9am-4:30pm: Paper, Panel Presentations, Keynote Speakers, and 4:30pm: Reception sponsored by Taylor & Francis Wednesday, August 3 9am-7pm Cultural Day Tour (Visiting Pachacamac Archeological Complex, Historic Lima Districts, Museum, Lunch at Rosa Nautica, and ending with Magical Circuit of Water) Thursday, August 4 9am-4:30pm: Paper, Panel Presentations, and Keynote Speakers 6-9pm: Closing Dinner at La Huaca Pucllana Restaurant amazing Peruvian cuisine amidst a pre-inca temple (*A MUST ATTEND EVENT*) Friday, August 5 9-10:30am: Conference Presentations 10:30am-12noon: Conference Closing August 6 (Sat) 10 (Wed) Post-Conference Tour (Cusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu the breathtaking lost City of the Incas!!!). See detailed description in subsequent section. REGISTRATION CATEGORIES Full Participant ($425)) Includes all social events/catering and Cultural Day Tour Activities: Welcome reception/ceremony, Morning and afternoon coffee breaks, Cultural Day tour and lunch, Two lunches (August 2 & 4), Taylor & Francis Reception, Closing Dinner, Conference Program, and Certificate of Completion. Participant: Conference Program Only ($290) Includes Welcome reception/ ceremony, Morning (August 2, 4, & 5) and afternoon (August 1, 2, & 4) coffee breaks, Two lunches (August 2 & 4), Taylor & Francis Reception, Conference Program, and Certificate of Completion. Student Full Registration ($325) Includes all social events/catering and Cultural Day Tour Activities: Welcome reception/ceremony, Morning (August 2, 4, & 5) and afternoon (August 1, 2, & 4) coffee breaks, Two lunches (August 2 & 4), Cultural Day tour and lunch, Taylor & Francis Reception, Closing Dinner, Conference Program, and Certificate of Completion. Student Participant: Conference Program Only ($200) Includes Welcome reception/ ceremony, Morning (August 2, 4, & 5) and afternoon (August 1, 2, & 4) coffee breaks, Two lunches (August 2 & 4), Taylor & Francis Reception, Conference Program, and Certificate of Completion. Day Registrations ($100) Includes Morning (August 2, 4, & 5) and/or afternoon (August 1, 2, & 4) coffee breaks, and Conference Program.
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES/INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Partner Registration ($190) Includes Welcome reception/ ceremony, Cultural Day tour and lunch, and Closing dinner. Cultural Day Tour and Lunch on August 3 rd ($115) Post-Conference Tour (4 Options) #1-Single at 4-Star Hotel ($1,195) #2-Double at 4-Star Hotel ($835) #3-Single at 3-Star Hotel ($835) #4-Double at 4-Star Hotel ($680) Note: These rates are for non-peru citizens; you must show your passport and Entrance Immigration Forms at each hotel. These prices include 3 nights hotel in Cusco (including breakfast), 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (including breakfast and dinner), Train VISTADOME on the tour to Machu Picchu, entrances fees to all venues, and other meals covered in tour description. Note: This price does NOT include domestic airfares between Lima and Cusco and airport taxes (approximately $6 per person at each airport). The estimated cost for flights between Lima and Cusco is $180- $200; the exact cost will be determined once we are able to confirm the exact size of our group (@April 15, 2011). CONFERENCE HOTELS Hotel Jose Antonio 398 Avenue 28 de Julio Located in the exclusive district of Miraflores, three blocks away from commercial and cultural areas; also close to Larocar Mar (w/ movie theatres, restaurants, shopping, and other entertainment). Includes breakfast. We have designated this as the preferred conference hotel. Single: US $99 Double: US $99 Hotel Double Tree (5-Star) 141 Independenica Located near the commercial and financial centre of the city (3 blocks from Main Square which has great shops, outdoor market, and park). Single: US $153.00 Double: US $164.00 Miraflores Colon Hotel 600 Colon Street Located in the heart of the exclusive Miraflores district, only a block away from Larcomar and a few blocks from the best restaurants and shops. Includes breakfast. Single: US $80 Double: US $ 90 Triple: US $110 GROUND TRANSPORTATION Getting to/from Airport: Each of the hotels is approximately 25-30 minutes from the airport. Taxis can range from $20-$30. For $18 (each way), conference attendees can prearrange for private cars with our conference travel agency. Getting to/from Campus: The Universidad of Lima will provide shuttle van service between each hotel and campus at the beginning and close of each day of the conference. Outside of these times, conference participants will be responsible for individual transport (FYI: The price of a taxi ride between hotel & campus is approximately $4).
On-Line Conference Registration An on-line registration process will be available at the WCA website (http://wcaweb.org) on February 1, 2011. Participants will be able to register for all conference events via this form; on-line payment will also be available. In addition, participants will be able to make reservations for hotels, ground transportation, and the Post-Conference Study Tour on this registration site as well. This second registration form will be sent directly to the conference travel agency, Viajes GOLDEN Tours S. A. Membership Renewal It is now time to renew your membership for 2011. Please note that distribution of The Journal of Intercultural Communication Research is to WCA members in good standing. WCA members who fail to renew their membership may no longer receive JICR issues. AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR 2011 CONFERENCE IN LIMA, PERU. Visit http://wcaweb.org and renew your membership today! You must print out the form and submit them to me, along with a check or credit card number to: Dr. Mark P. Orbe, Secretary-General; 527 Lodge Lane; Kalamazoo, MI 49009 USA.
POST-CONFERENCE TOUR: CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU August 6-10, 2011 (5 Days/4 Nights) August 6 LIMA / CUSCO Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco Upon arrival, Cusco Reception and then transfer to the hotel. We suggest you to have rest in order to get used to the altitude. In the afternoon, Tour the city: the Plaza de Armas (main square), the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church (Koricancha) and the nearby ruins: Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay and the renowned fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Overnight at hotel in Cuzco August 7 CUZCO /SACRED VALLEY Breakfast at the hotel Full day tour to the colonial village of Pisac and visit the colorful Indian market. Lunch at Urubamba, followed by a tour of the town and the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco. August 8 MACHU PICCHU Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning, Transfer to the train station. An enjoyable trip on the VISTADOME TRAIN, from the Urubamba Valley followed by a 20-minute bus ride up the breathtaking lost City of the Incas Machu Picchu visit to the citadel. After the tours you will have free time to have lunch and take photos. Overnight at hotel in Aguas Calientes August 9 MACHU PICCHU Breakfast at the hotel; day of leisure. In the afternoon transfer to the train station to return to Cuzco. Night at hotel. August 10 CUSCO Breakfast at the hotel; Transfer to the airport to board flight to Lima.