The Communication and Technology (CAT) Division is primarily concerned with the role played by information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the process of communication. It is committed to enhancing theory and methodology pertaining to adoption, usage, effects, and policy of ICTs. Areas of research include human-computer interaction, computer-mediated communication, mobile communication, and other technologically mediated social interaction and networking in all contexts (interpersonal, group, organizational, societal/cultural) and at all levels of analyses.
CAT invites papers that make an innovative and original contribution to our understanding of ICTs, with the primary focus on communication aspects of particular technological characteristics. Papers in which technology is not a specific object of investigation but is instead the context or backdrop for a communication study should be directed to other ICA Divisions.
CAT does not accept extended abstracts. Only full papers (no more than 25 pages of double-spaced text in 12-point font, plus references, tables, figures, and appendices) will be reviewed for presentation at the annual conference. CAT recognizes the Top Division Papers and Top Student Papers submitted each year. For a submission to be identified as a Student Paper, ALL authors of the paper must be students.
In addition to paper submissions, CAT welcomes panel session proposals (400-word rationale for the panel, 250-400 word abstract from each panel participants). For panel session proposals, they should have a clear discussion orientation and topics proposed should not only lend themselves to a debate among panelists but also generate discussion among session attendees. This year, we will also consider interactive paper session proposals (no fixed format, 1000-word description for the proposal). Interactive paper session proposal are for newly designed extended sessions. These sessions will consider creative combinations of scholarly presentations, interactive demos, and/or illustrative media/art/performances. Experimental formats are strongly encouraged. The session should try to bring together participants from various universities/institutions with a mix of ranks (i.e., graduate students, junior and senior faculty, new and established artists/performers/activists, etc.). Manuscripts and proposals reflecting the conference theme will receive special consideration.
Questions? Contact:
Kwan Min Lee
Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
Ph. 213-740-3935
E-mail: ica.cat2011@gmail.com
Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
Ph. 213-740-3935
E-mail: ica.cat2011@gmail.com