The Political Communication Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research invites submissions for the IAMCR conference to be held in Leicester from 27 until 31 July 2016. Papers should refer to the general conference theme "Memory, Commemoration and Communication: Looking Back, Looking Forward" or the general interests of the section.
Conference theme: "Memory, Commemoration and Communication: Looking Back, Looking Forward"
See the conference key dates and deadlines: http://iamcr.org/leicester2016/keydates
See all Calls for Papers for IAMCR 2016: http://iamcr.org/leicester2016/cfp
Visit the conference website: http://iamcr.org/leicester2016
The Political Communication section focuses on the interplay and interdependencies of media and politics. Papers are welcome that deal with political socialization, political campaigning, public opinion and political participation and interactions between the media and intermediary organizations such as interest groups and political parties. Studies of the uses of the media in campaigns and elections as well as in political marketing processes in government and the role that media play in formal and informal forms of governance are of interest. Comparative research across countries is strongly encouraged.
We encourage the submission of individual papers or complete panel proposals in any of the three official association languages (English, French, Spanish) but expect papers to be presented in English at the conference.
Individuals may submit 1 abstract (paper) per Section or Working Group as lead author, and a maximum of 2 abstracts (papers) to a single IAMCR conference in general. Presenters are expected to bring fully developed work to the conference. Prior to the conference, it is expected that a completed paper will be submitted to Section, Working Group, Session Chairs, and/or Discussants.
Abstracts should be between 250 and 500 words, and should
- have a clear title
- include the name(s) of author(s) and professional title(s) (i.e. professor, postdoctoral fellow, independent researcher, graduate student, student, etc.)
- outline the research objectives/questions/hypotheses
- outline the theoretical framework and methodology if relevant
- make clear the main argument proposed and
- summarize the findings.
Bibliographies and author profiles are not required.
In the interest of scientific discussion and interaction, the section expects authors of accepted papers to participate in the conference and present the papers themselves. Paper presentation by others than the authors will not be accepted.
The Political Communication Research Section encourages its members to take part in chairing sessions. In case you are interested in these activities, please contact the Chairs Christina Holtz-Bacha at christina.holtz-bacha(at)fau.de or María José Canel at mjcanel(at)ucm.es. All abstract submissions must be made centrally via the IAMCR Open Conference System (OCS).
The OCS system will open on December 1, 2015, and will close on February 15, 2015. Early submission is strongly encouraged. Decisions on acceptance of abstracts will be communicated to individual applicants by the section chairs no later than April 1, 2016. The deadline for full paper submission is June 30, 2016.
Important dates and deadlines to keep in mind:
- 1 December 2015 Open Computer System (OCS) available for abstract submission
- 15 February 2016 Deadline for submissions
- 1 April 2016 Notification of acceptances of abstracts
- 15 April 2016 Deadline to apply for travel grants and awards
- 28 April 2016 Deadline to confirm your participation
- 20 May 2016 Last day to register at discounted early-bird fee
- 30 June 2016 Deadline for full paper submission
- 7 July 2016 Final conference programme published on the website
- 27-31 July 2016 IAMCR 2016 Conference
Political Communication Section
Co-Chairs:
Christina Holtz-Bacha
christina.holtz-bacha(at)fau.de
María José Canel
mjcanel(at)ucm.es
See the conference key dates and deadlines: http://iamcr.org/leicester2016/keydates
See all Calls for Papers for IAMCR 2016: http://iamcr.org/leicester2016/cfp
Visit the conference website: http://iamcr.org/leicester2016