(Sponsored by the Language and Social Interaction Division and the Intercultural Division of ICA.)
Scholars throughout the world who study issues related to intercultural communication often use a variety of terms and terminology that are specific to a particular geographic area and disciplinary history. In order to cross cultural boundaries and dialogue about these issues, it is essential that we understand one another's terms. In this preconference, we will examine real intercultural communication encounters in an effort to establish and define the key terms that international scholars use to understand these dialogues.
Participants are asked to submit at least one key term and definition posted to the wiki site: http://interculturaldialogue.wikispaces.com/Key+terms by 15 January 2010. In addition, please email a copy of your posting to eyho@usfca.edu. NOTE: DO NOT submit your term to the regular ICA submission site. You will be notified by 15 February 2010 if you have been accepted. These terms and definitions will be used as part of the preconference discussions.
This day-long preconference serves as a follow-up and continuation of the 2009 NCA Summer Conference on Intercultural Dialogue held in Istanbul, Turkey. All are invited to participate. Technology permitting, electronic participation may be an option for those who cannot make the trip to Singapore.
Registration: $100 USD and includes lunch.
Questions? Contact Evelyn Ho at eyho@usfca.edu
Preconference Planning Committee:
Evelyn Y. Ho, U of San Francisco
Kristine L. Fitch, U of Iowa
Todd Sandel, U of Oklahoma
Donal Carbaugh, U of Massachusetts at Amherst
