As communication scholars, we research a field so important that it is protected by all constitutions and, at the highest level, by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The subject matter of our study, human expression and its formal form as media, is protected because governments recognise (or at least declare that they do) human expression and the media can be politically charged. Through communication, we make the difference to democracy and thereby make a difference in the lives of others. Although communication is present in many important areas of policy makingand in the ways our societies are governed, yet we are not often heard or even consulted. The theme of this year’s conference is a reminder to ourselves as well as the larger world about the potential contribution of our work and raising awareness about such contribution. The theme of the conference is therefore aimed at raising our profile in communicating effectively with not only government agencies and corporate players but also civil society and grassroots organizations. The acts of communication occur at micro, meso, and macro levels, from psychological to interpersonal, from organizational to global. They need more theoretical critique, methodological rigour, philosophical reflection, creative intervention, and alternative historical imagination.
General Guidelines for All Submissions ALL Divisions and Interest Groups will accept only online submissions for the conference. Contact information for each Division and Interest Group are provided for questions only. If you have specific questions regarding a Division or Interest Group program, you may contact the program planner for that Division or Interest Group. The following guidelines apply to ALL submissions, including theme sessions and affiliate organizations. NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES MAY CAUSE YOUR SUBMISSION TO NOT BE REVIEWED. NOTE: EACH SUBMITTER/AUTHOR IS LIMITED TO FIVE (5) PEER REVIEWED SUBMISSIONS INCLUDING ALL PAPERS AND PANELS. Deadline: All submissions must be completed online no later than 23:00 GMT, 2 November 2015. To avoid technical problems, early submission is strongly encouraged. The conference submission website will go online around 1 September 2015. To reach the conference website, go to the ICA home page at http://www.icahdq.org and follow the link for 2016 Conference Submission. It is essential that you read the complete instructions carefully and prepare your submission prior to logging on. NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES MAY CAUSE YOUR SUBMISSION TO NOT BE REVIEWED.
More Infor.:http://www.icahdq.org/conf/2016/2016CFP.pdf