Welcome
The International Academic Forum, in conjunction with its global partners, is pleased to announce the second Asian Conference on Media and Mass Communication 2011, to be held in Osaka, Japan, from November  2011. MediAsia 2011 is an international interdisciplinary conference that encourages academics and professionals working in the domains of media and mass communication to come together in Osaka this autumn.
Last year, more than 100 academics and practitioners from more than 25 countries met in Osaka at the inaugural MediAsia event in a remarkable cross-cutural and interdisciplinary discussion. This  year we will again encourage academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum encouraging  lively but respectful dialogue. This international conference will bring together a number of university scholars working throughout Japan, Asia, and beyond to share ideas. 

MediAsia 2011 will afford the opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, and networking across higher education. Academics working in Japan and Asia will be encouraged to forge working relationships with each other, as well as with colleagues from Europe and the US, facilitating partnerships across borders. We hope to see you in Osaka in the fall.

Last year our theme was "Brave New World" and the response exploring both the positive and negative effects of the media is a discussion we hope to continue this year. with the dual themes of "Power without Responsibility" and "New Horizons". For more information about the themes, please go to the "Submissions" page above.


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MediAsia 2011 Programme Adviser


Professor Gary E. Swanson
Mildred S. Hansen Endowed Chair in Journalism
The University of Northern Colorado, USA


SUBMISSIONS SYSTEM NOW OPEN
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED: SEPTEMBER 1 2011



2010 MEDIASIA ARCHIVE: To see photos from last year's event, as well as access the archive of the programme and proceedings, please click here.

For more information about iafor please click on 2011/2012 events brochure below:





               

MediAsia 2011 is associated with the following affiliates:
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