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Calling Papers for “On Convergence: Bonding Communication for Community” An International Conference Convened by ASEAN Media and Communication Studies Center (AMComm) (Formerly ASEAN Mass Communication Studies and Research Center or AMSAR) School of Communication Arts, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Bangkok, 17th May 2012 ASEAN Media and Communication Studies Center (AMComm) (formerly AMSAR), School of Communication Arts, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) is organizing an international conference entitled “On Convergence: Bonding Communication for Community,” to be held on the 17th of May 2012. The conference aims to gather and support innovative scholarly work examining various subjects concerning the role of media and communication, particularly in converging media tools to bond communities in various cultural and economic dimensions. The conference encourages researchers to explore diverse topics. Possible areas include, but are not limited to media content, technological transmission, market, product and service convergence as well as convergence on the level of the ethics, aesthetics and law of media. The conference seeks studies that address relevant topics in particular ASEAN countries, and welcomes comparative research on Asian countries or Asian and non-Asian countries. Submission Guidelines • Abstract due: March 12, 2012. • Submit your abstract of no more than 300 words to [log in to unmask] as an MS Word attachment (please use your full name to label the file). • The authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by March 19, 2012. • Full paper due: April 20, 2012. • Full paper submission should be in MS Word or PDF file; Times New Roman, 12 point, single-spaced; 3,500-6,000 words in length (including tables and figures). A preliminary conference program and further details including registration and accommodation will also be posted on the AMComm (formerly AMSAR) website. (Seehttp://utcc2.utcc.ac.th/amsar/about/home.htm) Publication Papers will be selected for inclusion in the publication of AMComm Conference Proceeding. Contact details Dr.Suttanipa Srisai e-mail: [log in to unmask] or Dr.Kanyika Shaw e-mail: [log in to unmask]