Call for Papers: Communication and HIV/AIDS Working Group of the
International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)

Conference: Communication and Citizenship: Rethinking Crisis and Change

Braga, Portugal, 18-22 July 2010

 

The Communication and HIV/AIDS Working Group of the International
Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) welcomes the
submission of papers for the 2010 Conference to be held in Braga,
Portugal, from 18 - 22 July 2010. The theme of the conference is
"Communication and Citizenship: Rethinking Crisis and Change". The
general theme of the conference is 'Communication and Citizenship:
Rethinking Crisis and Change' and it aims to interrogate emergent models
of communication and to open up innovative debates on mechanisms for
empowering citizenship and participation. Creative and alternative
thinking on old and new dimensions of social participation is expected
to shed light on contemporary uncertainties and deadlocks. Focusing on
the complex and changing relationships between Communication and
Citizenship, the IAMCR invites researchers from different latitudes,
professional and cultural backgrounds, to develop research for and as
citizens.

 

We invite papers that reflect theoretical and practice-based issues and
challenges in HIV/AIDS communication research and practice, including
abstracts that reflect upon and present results from on-the-ground
HIV/AIDS communication activities. Papers should reflect upon
communication within the multiple dimensions of the fight against
HIV/AIDS. This may include, for example, policy challenges, implications
of socio-economic or cultural contexts, the role of treatment in
communication, campaign fatigue, governance and accountability issues.
Please consider the implications of your paper for HIV/AIDS
communication theory and/or practice. 

 

We are particularly interested in papers that present innovative
approaches to HIV/AIDS communication theory and practice, moving beyond
analysing traditional ABC campaigns (Abstinence, Being Faithful, and
using Condoms). We seek papers that take a critical approach to HIV/AIDS
communication, exploring the interdisciplinary, multi-dimensional nature
of the epidemic. As such, we hope to see more abstracts that move beyond
traditional health communication models, and reflect upon the diversity
of approaches to communication, including, for instance, social change
communication, citizen/alternative/radical media approaches,
participatory communication, advocacy communication, folk media and
other cultural approaches.

 

Both individual abstracts and panel proposals are encouraged. The
sessions of the working group will be organized as suits emerging themes
from abstracts. We are also convening at three joint sessions, the
details of which follow. 

 

Joint sessions

 

1.       Gender and HIV/AIDS Communication (joined session with the
Gender and Communication section)

The Gender and Communication Section and the Communication and HIV/AIDS
Working Group are inviting papers for a panel on the intersections of
HIV/AIDS, gender and communication. While many realize the importance of
communication in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, the gender
dimensions of communication in the pandemic are not always well
understood. We invite papers from those working specifically on gender
issues as they relate to HIV/AIDS and communication.

 

2.       HIV/AIDS and Participatory Communication Approaches (joined
session with the Participatory Communication Research Section)

The PCR Section and the Communication and HIV/AIDS Working Group are
inviting papers for a special session on the participation and
communication in HIV/AIDS responses. The epidemic has highlighted the
importance of issues of participation, social inclusion and exclusion,
and the challenges posed by marginalization, stigma and discrimination.
We invite papers from those engaging in research and practice related to
participation and participatory approaches to communication within the
context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

 

3.       Health, Communication, HIV/AIDS and change (joined session with
the Health, Communication and Change Working Group)

The Communication and HIV/AIDS Working Group and the Health,
Communication and Change Working Group will be hosting a joint session
exploring communication and social change in the context of HIV/AIDS as
a global health catastrophe. Responses to HIV/AIDS have raised questions
about how we understand change within health communication
interventions. In particular, questions remain in understanding
processes of social and cultural change surrounding the epidemic. We
invite papers from those engaging in research and practice that
critically explore social and cultural change related to health,
communication and HIV/AIDS.

 

 

Logistics & Deadlines

Joint sessions with other relevant sections and working groups will be
organized. However, IAMCR does not permit multiple submissions of
identical abstracts to more than one section. 

 

Abstracts or panel proposals should include: the name(s) of author(s)
and professional title(s); institutional affiliation; and e-mail
address/contact information. Due to scheduling considerations, a limited
number of panels will be accepted.

 

The deadline for the submission of abstracts (500 words maximum) is
January 31, 2010. You will be informed whether or not your abstract is
accepted by March 15, 2010. The deadline for full papers is April 30,
2010.  

 

Abstract Submission:

Please submit your abstract on-line at:

http://www.lasics.uminho.pt/ocs/index.php/iamcr/2010portugal/schedConf/c
fp

 

If you have trouble with the online submission process, please contact
the co-chairs of the working group. Please CC all three co-chairs:

 

Sarah Cardey:  [log in to unmask]

Nancy Muturi: [log in to unmask]

Joseph Muyungata: [log in to unmask]

 

For additional information related to this call for papers, please
contact Sarah Cardey, on [log in to unmask]

 

Please note that if your abstract is accepted, you may be called upon to
facilitate or moderate one of the working group sessions. 

 

 

Conference Information

For more information about the conference, please see the conference
website:

 http://www.lasics.uminho.pt/ocs/index.php/iamcr/2010portugal/index

 

 

Dr. Sarah Cardey

Lecturer in International Development

School of Agriculture, Policy and Development

University of Reading

Reading

RG6 6AR

 

Telephone: + 44 (0) 118 378 6594

Fax: + 44 (0) 118 935 2421

 


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