The Korean American Communication Association invites individual paper sand panel discussion submissions for the 2012 NCA convention to be held in Orlando, FL (Nov. 15-18).

1. Paper Submissions
Submissions of papers related to all areas of Korean and/or Korean-American communication are welcome. The KACA embraces all theoretical and methodological approaches to research. The submission of papers pursuing the convention theme “Celebrate COMMunity” is encouraged.

The KACA solicits submissions of complete papers. All submissions will be blind reviewed by two referees  reviewers with expertise in the area. Papers selected will be presented at the KACA session during the 2012 NCA Convention in Orlando.

All paper and panel discussion submissions must be made through the All Academic System online  NCA Submission Central (http://ww4.aievolution.com/nca1201/). Papers must be uploaded to the site  All submissions must be made by March 28 at121:59 PM Pacific, 2012. Please observe NCA guidelines and submit only one paper to the KACA. Simultaneous submission to other NCA division is not allowed.  Please submit the same submission to only one NCA unit or affiliate. The paper that receives the highest evaluation will be selected as the Best KACA Paper, and will receive a small cash prize.

Additional details about submissions in each format are provided below.

-Only full papers are considered for review.

-Maximum length is 25 pages exclusive of references, tables, and figures.

-All papers must be submitted online in either Microsoft Word or PDF file format.

-To ensure blind review, please remove author names before submitting your paper, and make sure that no information that can identify authors is included in the submission.

-All papers must include a title and an abstract with approximately 250 words.

2. Panel Submissions
The theme of the KACA panel session  discussion at the 2012 NCA is “Living as a Korean-American Scholar.” Leading a successful and healthy life as a Korean-American scholar requires more than the skills for teaching and research. It gives the scholars opportunities to integrate a bicultural perspective in their scholarly and personal lives. The KACA seeks panelists who would share their experiences of living as a Korean-American scholar in the U.S.A. concerning a defining, memorable, or teachable moments. Examples of the “moments” can be the experiences related to the process of degree completion, job search, publication, teaching, promotion and tenure, and other scholarly activities. The submission of panel discussion proposals pursuing the convention theme “Celebrate COMMunity” will be welcomed.

All panel proposal submissions must be made through the All Academic System online  NCA Submission Central (http://ww4.aievolution.com/nca1201/). Panel abstracts  Submissions must be uploaded to the site by March 28 at112:59 PM Pacific, 2012.

Additional details about panel discussion submissions are provided below.

-A panel discussion needs to include a panel title, presenter information, a panel description (1-2 pages in length for the uploaded document) and a rationale justifying the importance and relevance of the panel.
-All individual paper and panel discussion documents must be uploaded must be submitted online in either Microsoft Word or PDF file format.

Questions about the call should be directed to the program planner:

Eun-Ho Yeo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Communication and Media Studies
Plymouth State University
17 High Street, MSC 60
Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264
office: (603) 535-2856
fax: (603)535-2780
eyeo@plymouth.edu

KACA Research Session I: August 9 (Thursday), 3:15pm-4:45pm
KACA Research Session II: August 9 (Thursday), 5:00pm-6:30pm

The KACA invites submissions of original papers that focus on various aspects of media and communication studies related to Korea. Various theoretical orientations and methodological approaches are welcome. Submissions should not exceed 30 pages (including all notes, references, tables and figures) and be consistent with the APA style.

Guidelines for All Submissions

1. Deadline: All submissions must be made no later than 11pm, ET, April 6 (Friday), 2012.

2. Categories of Submissions: Two categories of submissions may be accepted: full papers (30 pages maximum including references, tables, figures, and all notes) and extended abstracts (5 pages plus references, tables, and figures). Full papers are preferred. Extended abstracts should contain literature review, research questions/hypotheses, a detailed method section, and findings (or expected findings). Abstracts only with literature review or research questions would not be considered.

3. All submissions must include a separate cover page and an abstract with approximately 250 words. A separate cover page should include the following information: Title, name(s) of the author(s), affiliation, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers.

4. Author Identification: Names and all information that may identify the author(s) should not appear anywhere in the paper other than on the separate cover page.

5. Submission Method: All submissions should be in either MS Word or PDF format and sent to Sung-Un Yang by email: suyang@syr.edu.

The best paper will be selected and awarded a small cash prize ($100). Please note that we plan to accept 8-10 papers this year as we have two research sessions. If you have any questions regarding the call for papers, you may contact:

Sung-Un Yang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse University
315-443-9347 <tel:315-443-9347>
suyang@syr.edu

3 – 5 October 2012
Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore

http://gaming-socialmedia.ssagsg.com/

It is widely noted that visiting social networking sites and playing online games are the major past times for many Internet users all around the world. Interestingly, the boundary between social media and gaming has been blurring. Online gaming sites have since long adopted discussion forums and ranking mechanisms to foster player interactions. Social networking sites are providing spaces and features to easily connect games, challenge playmates and even publish achievements.

In the new social media environment, there are now games where players can create their own content and develop it along with other players. Such social media games allow ëmassiveí spectatorship with immediate communities on an epic scale through distributed computing in the clouds. This has enhanced social connections, allowing broader discussions with total strangers in a fast and dynamic environment.

We would like to invite researchers, professionals, developers, company management officers to share your views and opinions on these two exciting domains of gaming and social media. The conference is seeking original research papers in the following areas (but not limited to):
Game AI & Simulations
Game Graphics & Visualisation
Online Games, Virtual Worlds & Mobile Games
Future Games & Emergent Platforms
Game Design & Interfaces
Games Production Aspects
Tools and Systems
Serious Games and Games for Learning
Gamification and Social Aspects of Games
Privacy and Security in Social Media
Social Media in Research
Social Media in Business
Social Networks
WebAnalytics & Science

Details and procedure for electronic submissions are posted on:

http://gaming-socialmedia.ssagsg.com/

Important Dates:
Submission Opens:     01 February 2012
Abstract Submission:  16 April 2012
Paper Submission:      23 April 2012

Call for paper pdf file

International College at Beijing Program

University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver (UCD) Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor position at the International College at Beijing (ICB). The job will commence in September, 2012; multi-year renewals are a possibility.

Located in the Haidian District of Beijing (China’s silicon alley), ICB is an international partnership between the China Agricultural University and the University of Colorado Denver that offers complete undergraduate programs in Economics and Communication. All courses are administered and taught by UCD faculty in English, and the degree earned is awarded by UCD. For more information about the UCD/ICB program, please see the stories included in the UCD Department of Communication’s 2011 newsletter, “InterAction” which is posted at www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/CLAS/Communication.  

The teaching load is 4 courses each semester. The instructor will be responsible primarily for teaching Fundamentals of Communication but may teach some other basic level courses as well. Base pay is $45,000 for the year. Instructors also receive two round-trip airline tickets between Beijing and the US, international health insurance, and free on-campus housing. Semesters are 14 weeks long; the fall semester begins in mid-September, and the spring semester begins in mid-February.  

The successful applicant will possess a Ph.D. in communication, experience teaching in an international setting, and a personal and scholarly interest in diverse cultures. Fluency in Mandarin is also highly valued, as is an active research agenda.  

Interested applicants must apply through www.jobsatcu.com using posting number 815913. Submit a vita, cover letter, a syllabus for a Fundamentals of Communication course, and a list of at least three references. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2012. Finalists for the position will be interviewed between February 17 and 21, 2012.

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/. UCD is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.              

For more information, please contact Dr. Sonja Foss (Sonja.Foss@ucdenver.edu).

Many thanks!

Michelle

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Review Date: Review of applications will begin January 2, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with rank and experience

Date of Appointment: August 2012

Description of Responsibilities: Candidates will teach a variety of courses including survey of public relations, public relations research, public relations writing, public relations cases, public relations campaigns and strategies. Candidates also will engage in scholarly research and/or creative activity. Active involvement in advisement and department service is expected.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in public relations, communication or related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in communication or related field preferred. APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) or professional experience. University-level teaching experience. Evidence of communication-related scholarship and/or creative activity. Ability to teach courses dealing with social media, public relations ethics and international public relations.

To Apply: Submit (a) a letter of application addressing qualifications, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange .com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28697 <http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28697>

For questions or more information, please contact Taejin Jung at taejin.jung@oswego.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department: Communication Studies is the largest department in the School of Communication, Media and the Arts, serving approximately 800 majors with 36 full and part-time faculty. The department offers majors in public relations, broadcasting, communication studies, and journalism. We also offer an online degree completion program in Broadcasting and Mass Communication and a graduate certificate program in Integrated Media. We are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and we are committed to providing students with relevant interdisciplinary experiences. Facilities include new digital production and news studios, new media production labs, high-definition editing suites, WRVO-FM, a NPR station and student FM and television operations.

Description of SUNY Oswego: Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. Named one of “Top Up-and-Coming Schools” in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a “Best Northeastern College” by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu <http://www.oswego.edu/> .

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, (315-312-2215).



2. 3 Year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Strategic/Business Communication

The Department of Communication Studies at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Strategic/Business Communication.

Review Date: Review of applications will begin January 2, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Date of Appointment: August 2012

Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will develop and teach strategic/business communication course(s) in consultation with the School of Business. Teaching responsibilities will include business writing & speaking, and public relations courses as needed. Active involvement in advisement and department service is expected.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in business, communication, or related field, evidence of successful college teaching experience, and ability to teach public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in business, communication, or related field. Professional experience in marketing and/or public relations. Ability to teach courses in critical thinking; organizational communication; interpersonal communication in organizations; and leadership and team communication.

To Apply: Submit (a) a letter of application addressing qualifications, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange .com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28751 <http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28751>

Finalists will be required to submit teaching evaluations and additional requested supplemental materials.

For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Taejin Jung at taejin.jung@oswego.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department: Communication Studies is the largest department in the School of Communication, Media and the Arts, serving approximately 800 majors with 36 full and part-time faculty. The department offers majors in public relations, broadcasting, communication studies, and journalism. We also offer an online degree completion program in Broadcasting and Mass Communication and a graduate certificate program in Integrated Media. We are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and we are committed to providing students with relevant interdisciplinary experiences. Facilities include new digital production and news studios, new media production labs, high-definition editing suites, WRVO-FM, a NPR station and student FM and television operations.

Description of SUNY Oswego: Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. Named one of “Top Up-and-Coming Schools” in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a “Best Northeastern College” by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu <http://www.oswego.edu/> .

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, 315-312-2215.


Taejin Jung, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, PR Area Coordinator

Communication Studies Department

4 Lanigan Hall

State University of New York at Oswego

Tel. 315.312.3520

We’d like to remind you of the International Advertising and Marketing Communication Conference (IAIMCC) which will be held at the Disney Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim, California: February 2-4, 2012.


Paper Deadline: All submissions, complete papers or extended abstracts, are due on or before December 15th.  Submissions should be made by e-mail to the chair of the IAIMCC 2012, kjupak@fullerton.edu.  See the Call-for-Paper attached for more information.


The IAIMCC 2012 Benefits: This conference offers unique opportunities for interacting with advertising scholars and industry professionals from around the world. There are many benefits of the IAIMCC 2012. To name just a few,
(1) Some ‘full-length’ papers accepted for presentation will receive $200 awards.  (2) A refereed journal (Journal of Advertising and Promotion, published by the Korean Advertising Society) will publish the papers accepted and presented at the conference in its 2012 summer issue.  These papers will be selected via a second round of blind reviews.

Notification of Acceptance: Authors of accepted papers will be notified via email on or before December 22nd.  At least one author of each accepted paper must register and attend the conference to present the paper. To register for the conference, one may send a check to be paid to Maxwell Center at CSUF, but online registration is strongly encouraged. Conference registration fee is $395, which covers the admission to the conference, programs and materials, meals (two breakfasts, two lunches, and a dinner) and the admission to a reception. A $100 discount will apply to those who register before January 5th and the registration deadline is January 15th. Conference participants should make their room reservations with Disney by no later than January 3rd to take advantage of the special rate negotiated for the conference ($144 plus tax per night for a double room).
Further details on conference registration, hotel accommodation and airport transportation will be sent along with the notification of the paper acceptance.
Other Details: Authors of accepted abstracts must submit complete papers (not exceeding 30 pages) to Dr. Kuen-Hee Ju-Pak, chair of the IAIMCC by no later than January 15th.

Don’t miss out the IAIMCC 2012 in sunny California!

Dr. Kuen-Hee Ju-Pak                                                Dr. Dean Kazoleas
   IAIMCC 2012 Chair                                                  IAMICC 2012 Manager
   Professor of Advertising                                        Director, Maxwell Center
   Department of Communication                           College of Communications
   California State University                                     California State University
   Fullerton, CA 92834-6846                                     Fullerton, CA 92834-6846
   kjupak@fullerton.edu <mailto:kjupak@fullerton.edu> ; 657-278-7006               dkazoleas@fullerton.edu <mailto:dkazoleas@fullerton.edu> ; 657-278- 3271

Call for Papers (Doc file)

(Amazon Link)
http://www.amazon.com/Hallyu-Influence-Korean-Popular-Culture/dp/8952112016/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321973810&sr=8-1

“A representative book of contemporary Korean cultural studies!”

This book introduces one remarkable media trend related to the influence of Korean media products in Asian countries and Western countries. Since the early 1990s, the popularity of Korean media products, including television dramas, songs, and movies has skyrocketed in Asian countries and beyond. The enormous wave of popularity of Korean pop culture is referred to as Hallyu, the Korean Wave. According to earlier studies, the influence of Hallyu has been unprecedented, affecting the domestic culture and international relations of Asian countries and reducing the dominance of Hollywood in the Asian media market. Furthermore, it has been constructing a cross-national identity of ready consumers of Korean popular culture. Investigating this remarkable media phenomenon, this book examines the influence of Hallyu from its origin to the present and attempts to predict its future. Many scholars of communication, sociology, history, and international relations have produced a growing amount of literature and research on the subject of Hallyu over the last several years. However, so far, few efforts have synthesized the Hallyu phenomenon comprehensively or traced the influence of Hallyu for the last decade. Having observed the influence of Hallyu across national borders and the need to synthesize Hallyu research from diverse perspectives, Dr. Do Kyun Kim at U of Louisiana and Dr. Min Sun Kim at U of Hawaii designed this book with two main purposes: the first purpose was to analyze Hallyu from as many diverse perspectives as possible, and the second purpose was to present Korean perspectives on the Hallyu phenomenon by providing international readers with analyses by Korean scholars.

(Table of Contents)
1 Hallyu from Its Origin to Present: A Historical Overview /Do Kyun Kim and Se-Jin Kim
2 Globalization of Korean Media: Meanings and Significance / Youna Kim
3 Medium Hot, Korean Cool: Hallyu Envy and Reverse Mimicry in Contemporary U.S. Pop Culture / Hye Seung Chung
4 Cultural Politics in Japanization and the Korean Wave: The Changing Role of Nation–States in the Midst of Cultural Globalization / Dal Yong Jin
5 The Nexus between Hallyu and Soft Power: Cultural Public Diplomacy in the Era of Sociological Globalism / Jeong-Nam Kim and Lan Ni
6 Transforming the Image of the Other: Representation of North Koreans in Hallyu Cinema / Jong Hwa Lee and Min Wha Han
7 The Blockbuster Auteur in the Age of Hallyu: Bong Joon-ho / Kyung Hyun Kim
8 Lost in Cinematic Translation?: The Lake House, Siworae and the Hollywoodization of Korean Culture / Keunmin Bae
9 Hallyu Reconsidered through Bakhtin’s Dialogism: Toward a Theory of Cultural Chronotope and Imagination / Eungjun Min
10 The Meaning of Korean Dramas in Japanese Fandom: Re-emerging Sentiment of “Asianness” / Soobum Lee and Hyejung Ju
11 The Effect of Ego-Network and Cultural Familiarity in Hallyu / Jang Hyun Kim and Yoonjae Nam
12 Unveiling the Korean Wave in the Middle East / Sueen Noh
13 A Comparative Study between Hallyu and Telenovela: Strategies for Media Globalization / Do Kyun Kim
14 Foreign Media Coverage of Hallyu and Suggestions for Public Relations Strategies / Hochang Shin and Hyungshin Roh
15 Hallyu as a Strategic Marketing Key in the Korean Media Content Industry / Wonjun Chung and Taejun David Lee
16 Riding the Korean Wave of Multiculturalism: Review and Future Prospects Min-Sun Kim

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“Globalizing Korean Culture and Cuisine”

December 2, 2011
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With the support of the Korean Consulate General of Chicago and Korean American University Professors Association (KAUPA), the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) will hold a one-day conference on “Globalizing Korean Culture and Cuisine,” on December 2, 2011.  The Conference will be accompanied by other events such as food tastings and Korean cultural activities.

The Conference organizer seeks speakers and discussants for sessions that will explore relevant academic topics as well as the strategic and practical implications of promoting the globalization or internationalization of Korean culture and cuisine.  Participants from all disciplines are welcome.

Although there is no requirement for written papers, speakers are expected to produce multimedia presentation materials, such as powerpoint slides, recorded narrations and/or video segments. These materials will later be uploaded to the KAUPA website, which has been set up to facilitate the promotion of Korean Studies.

For speakers, travel expenses up to $400 will be provided by the organizer, in addition to one night of lodging if needed. Other participants may be eligible for partial support depending on the availability of funds.

Prospective presenters should send their brief proposals (2-3 paragraphs) to Professors Sunwoong Kim (kim@uwm.edu) and Wooseob Jeong (wjj8612@uwm.edu) by Friday, November 18. Any inquiries should also be directed to Professor Kim or Professor Jeong.

Below are the recipients of 2011-12 Bridge Grants (alpha):

1. Ingrid Bachmann and Sebastian Valenzuela, Universidad Catolica de Chile; (Ushahidi) “Adopting Ushahidi for Crowdsourcing and Data Visualization: New Paths for Event-mapping in Chile”
2. Peter (Piotr) Bobkowski, University of Kansas; (Printcasting/FeedBrewer) “Kansas.com High School News Feed”
3. Serena Carpenter and Nancie Dodge, Arizona State University; (CityCircles) “CityCircles Light Rail Job Classifieds”
4. Julie Jones and John Schmeltzer, University of Oklahoma; (Ushahidi) “Reporting from the Storm”
5. Jacqueline Marino, Kent State University; “OpenBlock Campus”
6. Ray Murray, Oklahoma State University; (DocumentCloud) “In-depth Reporting of Methamphetamine Production and Abuse in Oklahoma”
7. Cindy Royal and Jacie Yang, Texas State University San Marcos; (VIDI) “Telling Stories with Data: Life at a Hispanic Serving University”
8. Hyunjin Seo, University of Kansas. (OpenBlock) “LarryvilleKU: Web and Mobile Application of OpenBlock to The Kansan”
9. Adam Wagler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; (BookBrewer,Politiwidgets, DocumentCloud) “Photojournalism and Social Engagement Tablet App”
10. Amy Schmitz Weiss, San Diego State University; (Ushahidi) “@SDSU — Where’s the News?”

http://www.aejmc.org/topics/archives/3412