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10th Annual Critical Themes in Media Studies Graduate Student Conference

The Critical Themes in Media Studies Conference is a venue for students to present interdisciplinary, theoretical and critical approaches to a broad range of media studies. Since the initial conference in 2000, Critical Themes has grown into a leading forum for showcasing research papers from graduate students around the world.

Previous panels have included such themes as: Globalization, Televisuality, Cyberspace, Media and Social Change, Pop Culture, Political Economy, Media and Social Theory, Philosophy and Film, Visual Culture and beyond. All themes are open for consideration.

Submission Requirements:
Name, School, Department Affiliation
Email address, phone number
Title of paper
100-150 word abstract that outlines the main argument and purpose of the paper

Important Dates
Abstract deadline for early consideration: December 15, 2009
Final abstract deadline: January 30, 2010
Paper deadline: March 5, 2010
Conference dates: April 16 & 17, 2010

Abstracts should be submitted to criticalthemes@gmail.com

The Critical Themes in Media Studies Conference is brought to you jointly by The New School departments of Media Studies, Sociology, and Design & Technology in New York, NY.

Please email criticalthemes@gmail.com for any general inquires or further information.