The Fifth International Symposium on Communication Studies of Rhetoric

With the development of new technologies, the transformation of media and the changing forms of communication, intelligent technologies such as 5G, VR/AR and AI have disruptively changed the modes of communication, discourse forms, narrative methods, cultural representations and aesthetic logic. As the previous cultural landscape has been disrupted, the media, discourse and arts in the current communication ecosystem present innovative elements unlike before, opening up new possibilities.

The Global Rhetoric Society will hold an International Symposium on Communication Studies of Rhetoric from October 20^th to 22^nd, 2023. The International Symposium on Communication Studies of Rhetoric was initiated by the Global Rhetoric Society and the International Society for Rhetorical Communication in 2009. The conference focuses on research in rhetorical communication at the intersection of multiculturalism and multidisciplinarity. It has been successfully held four times so far at Peking University (2009), Sapporo University (2011), Central China Normal University (2014) and Wuhan University of Technology (2022). The fifth International Symposium on Communication Studies of Rhetoric will be held in Wuhan, China at Wuhan University of Communication this year. The theme of this year’s conference is “Media, Arts, and Discourse in the Future: Development Trends of Communication Studies of Rhetoric in the Age of Intelligence”. The symposium will provide a platform for experts and scholars to communicate and exchange ideas and promote further development of international research in rhetorical communication. Focusing on intelligent technologies, the conference will discuss the development trends of communication studies of rhetoric in the new era, exploring various aspects of media, arts and discourse.

 

1. Theme: Media, Arts and Discourse in the Future: Development Trends of Communication Studies of Rhetoric in the Age of Intelligence

Strands and topics:

• Innovation and development of rhetorical communication in the age of intelligence;
• Media technology and ethical norms in the age of intelligence;
• Visual rhetoric and media representation in the age of intelligence;
• National rhetoric and international communication in the age of intelligence;
• Innovative practices of intercultural communication in the age of intelligence;
• Trends and implications of art development in the age of intelligence;
• Other topics related to communication studies of rhetoric.

2. Date: October 20^th-22^nd, 2023
3. Venue: Wuhan University of Communication (Wuhan, China)
4. Organizers: The Global Rhetoric Society (GRS); the International Society of Communication Studies of Rhetoric (ISCSR)

Conference Host: Wuhan University of Communication

Co-hosts: International Center for Media, Art & Communication (ICMAC),    University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan)

5. Submission Guidelines:

• A long abstract: This long abstract should contain no less than 1,000 English words, and should include up to 5 keywords. This abstract should adhere to the APA 7th Edition.
• A brief biography of the author(s): A 100-word author biography + picture of each author should be emailed to [email protected]. The subject of the email should include the authors’ names, submission topic number and the paper title, such that it can be directed to relevant reviewers.
• Please submit the long abstract of 1000 words via email to [email protected] by August 15^th, 2023. Once accepted, a notification of acceptance will be sent to the author before August 31^st, 2023.
• Full-length conference paper submission: Selected papers must be submitted in full (unpublished) before September 30^th, 2023 (Beijing time) (5000-8000 words preferred, including the title, abstract, key words, main sections and bibliography. National, provincial and other key funded projects should clearly indicate the project name and number. If the manuscript is signed by a research group, the names and working units of its main members must be indicated) to [email protected]. The email subject should include the author’s name, the submission topic number and the title of the paper.

6. Registration fee: Free of charge (Please note that participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and payment.)
7. Contact: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at [email protected] or phone: +86-13720171255 (Ms. Fu and Mr. Zhang).

Looking forward to your participation!