International Conference “New Media and Human Civilization”
Time: September, 28 2011
Placed: Kampus Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Unpad Jalan Raya Bandung – Sumedang KM 21, Jatinangor.

The emergence of new media technologies, also referred to as information and communication technologies (ICTs), and recognition of their role in social, political and economic development in the world, has enhanced media for development activities globally. From personal computers, internet with wireless connection and digital cameras to cable television, two-way call-in radio, mobile telephones and other digital devices, these have all contributed to the changes in information dissemination, while making sharing and networking possible among individuals and organizations almost in every field of development.

Indonesia is the 3rd largest wireless market in Asia, behind China and India in terms of the number of subscribers. By the end of 2010 Indonesia had 235.8 million wireless subscribers. Indonesia was also ranked as the big four largest Internet users in Asia by March 31, 2011. The growth of the new media across the globe is overwhelming and has become a necessary condition for the development of human civilization.

However, the effect of the new media on the civilization has not been fully explored. Scholars and researchers have explored the critical role of new media and communication in bringing about change at various levels – individual, community, society, national and international. The formation of network society, the glocalization and the tension of local and global culture and identity, and the opportunity, barriers, and dangers of the new media in the society need to be examined and revisited.

This conference is dedicated to answer the interests and collaborative contributions of researchers, scholars and practitioners in the area of new media and larger discourse on human civilization.

Objectives

1. To explore the roles and potentiality of the new media in human civilization and its barriers and dangers.
2. To provide opportunities for scholars and practitioners to share their knowledge and to get involved in discourse on new media and all aspects of human civilization.



Targets

1. Researchers and scholars in the field of communication studies, new media and all disciplines related to human civilization.
2. NGOs, practitioners, activists, and community organizers concerned with the implementation of new media in their respective fields.
3. Students and public from all disciplines and backgrounds.

Programs
This conference consists of two parts, the first is the general conference and the second are smaller conferences.

The speakers in the general conference are:

Jan A.G.M. van Dijk (University of Twente), a professor of communication science in the Department of Communication, University of Twente, The Netherlands. His expertise is the Sociology of the Information Society

Mindy McAdams, a professor of Journalism, College of Journalism and Communications the University of Florida, USA. Her areas of research are Journalism Technologies and the Democratic Process.

Hasmah Binti Zanuddin, an associate professor in the Department of Media Studies, University of Malaya, Malaysia. Her areas of expertise are in communication policy & public relations.

Purwanti Hadisiwi, a doctor in Department of Communication Management, University of Padjadjaran, Indonesia. Her areas of expertise are risk communication, and health communication.

This conference also invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners from all disciplines to submit abstracts for paper presentation on the suggested topics that include, but are not restricted to, the following:

• Religious propagation through the new media
• New media: ethical issues
• New media and health communication
• How new media construct cultural identity

Abstract of the paper (max. 300 words) and the full paper may be written in Indonesia and English. The full paper may include the critical thinking, best practices, theoretical reflection in the field of new media and human civilization. Both abstract and full paper must be sent through email to: newmedia2011@unpad.ac.id

Timeline call for papers
August 15 – September 7, 2011 Abstract submission
September 12, 2011 Abstract selection notification
September 26, 2011 deadline for full paper submission
September, 28, 2011 conference and presentation

The conference will be held on September 28, 2011 in the Faculty of Communication Studies, Padjadjaran University, Jatinangor, Indonesia

Contacts
For further information and opportunity to cooperation in this international conference please contact
Mrs. Efi Fadilah (+62 813 95353109)
Email: fadilahe@yahoo.com

Mr. Kunto Adi Wibowo (+62 817 4921617)
Email: kuntoadi@unpad.ac.id