CURRENT TRENDS, ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN DIVERSE SOCIETIES
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2022
Since its foundation in 2017, the Cultures Conference has acted as a learning platform for academic and educational institutions, research centres, institutes, organisations and industry, enabling presentation, discussion and education on key issues, trends and recent developments in the social sciences, humanities, arts, education, business and management fields. Scholars, researchers, practitioners, consultants, trainers, professionals and policy makers from across the world are invited to share their expertise, research results, innovative ideas, solutions and valuable experience. The conference is an opportunity for attendees to establish academic and business relations and find global partners for future collaboration.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
CTICDS 2022 encourages interdisciplinary and
multidisciplinary research, and theoretical and empirical papers! Topics of
interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
IDENTITY AND CULTURE
Cultural Identity and Diaspora, Identity and Nationalism, Cultural Imperialism, Ethnicity, Race and Conflict, Identity and Belonging, Cultural Integration and Immigration, Migration and Identity, Marginalisation and Minorities, Xenophobia and Ethnocentrism, Culture Shock and Adaptation, Cultural Heritage and Identity, Arts and Cultural Management, Religion and Culture, Religion and Identity, Religion and Morality, Religion and Spirituality, Religions and Beliefs Systems, Cultural Relativism, Ethnography and Culture, Oral History and Ethnography, Folklore and Modernity.
INTERCULTURALISM AND MULTICULTURALISM
Interculturalism vs. Multiculturalism, Intercultural Communication and Diplomacy, Cultural Stereotyping and Intercultural Communication, Developing Intercultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Awareness and Intercultural Empathy, Intercultural Communication and Cultural Stereotypes, Intercultural Relations, Integration and Intercultural Dialogue in Europe, European Backlash against Multiculturalism, Intercultural Language Teaching, Politics of Multiculturalism, COVID-19 and Cultural Adjustment.
LANGUAGE AND EDUCATION
Language, Power and Ideology, Education for Global Citizenship, Bilingual Education, Minority and Heritage Languages, English as a Lingua Franca, Foreign Language Education, Language and Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Competence through Language Education, Multilingualism and Multilingual Education, Adult Education, Digital Education, Education for Innovation, International Educational Exchange Programs, Enterprise Education, Education and Gender Equality, Inclusive Education Systems, Ethical Issues in Education, Cultural Education.
GENDER AND SOCIETY
Gender Identity and Roles, Gender and Marginalised Groups, Gender Relations and Conflict, Education for Gender Equality, Gender and Sexuality, Women and Leadership, Women and Politics, Women in Entrepreneurship, Career and Motherhood, Hegemonic Masculinity, Gender Differences in Communication, Women and Technology, Gender Inequality in Employment, Patriarchy, Sexism and Gender Differences, Gender Norms and Stereotypes, Feminist Art, Transnational Feminism, Feminism and Mass Media, Feminism and Popular Culture.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Social Enterprise and Community Development, Social Enterprise and Sustainability, Social Enterprise: Trends and Developments, Social Enterprise and Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Enterprise and Innovation, Social Enterprise and Gender, Female Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship in Education, Global Social Entrepreneurship, Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Cultural Diversity and Entrepreneurship, Cultural Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship and Cultural Change.
INTERCULTURAL BUSINESS
National vs. Corporate Culture, Cross-cultural Management, Cross-cultural Business Relationships, Intercultural Dimensions of Business, Intercultural Service Encounters, Intercultural Business Communication, Intercultural Business Networks, Cultural Differences in Business Ethics, Cultural Styles of Conflict Management, Negotiation Styles in Intercultural Business Communication, Global Leadership Skills, Culture-sensitive Strategies, Cross-cultural Training for Business Expatriates, Cultural Adaptation and Business Relationships, Intercultural Competence for Global Leaders.
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract submission: 25 August 2022
Notification of acceptance or rejection: Within 10 days
OPEN REVIEW PROCESS
Abstracts submitted to CTICDS will undergo an open peer review by the scientific committee. Results of the abstract review will be sent to the author within 6 days of submission. Acceptance or rejection of the paper will be sent to you with reviewer comments. If a revision is required, the revised abstract must be sent back within a week. If your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to register for the CTICDS Conference.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
An abstract should be submitted by completing the Abstract Submission Form and sending it to Dr Eirini Daskalaki at: culturesconfechania@gmail.com
After submission of your abstract, we will acknowledge its receipt via email within five working days. Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee. You are advised to check that you have included the following before submission:
- Relevant and complete title (ideally up to 15 words)
- Full names, affiliations, email address(es) of the author(s)
- Abstract (up to 300 words)
- Presenter's bio (up to 120 words)
- If a research abstract is submitted: research objectives, methodology, findings and research results, future scope/suggestions
- Up to five keywords for abstract
- Language: only English
- Font size: Arial 10
Authors of all original full-length papers are being invited for review and potential publication in an:
- Edited Book: Option 1: Case Studies of Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Migrant Entrepreneurs in Contemporary Society, Publisher, Palgrave Macmillan
- Edited Book: Option 2: More information is coming soon...
Authors of all original full-length papers are being invited for review and potential publication in the:
- Intercultural Communication Education https://www.castledown.com/journals/ice/
- ISSN: 2209-1041 Please read the submission guidelines carefully at https://www.castledown.com/journals/ice/submission-guidelines/
*NOTE: Only high-quality full-length papers will have the opportunity to get published
PRESENTATION MODES
Q&A & INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS
ORAL PRESENTATION ONLINE: Specific allocated time (15 minutes) will be given to presenters and additional
minutes (5 minutes) will be added for Q&A (questions and answers), which will be
moderated by the session chair.
ORAL PRESENTATION OFFLINE (submit a pre-recorded presentation video): Presenter must be present for the Q&A (questions and answers), which will be moderated by the session chair.
WORKSHOP: You are welcome to organise a workshop relevant to the theme of the conference if you prefer to give your audience a first-hand learning experience.