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The 20th Annual Convention

2019

June, 27-30University of Toronto

ABSTRACT 500 WORDSSUBMIT AT easychair.org/cfp/MediaEthics2019

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www.mediaethics.ca

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Human Ecology in a Connected WorldMEDIAETHICS

MEDIA ECology ASSoCIATIoN

ThE MEDIA ECology ASSoCIATIoN invites paper and panel proposalsfor presentation at its 20th Annual Convention, taking place on

27-30 June 2019 in Toronto.We welcome submissions that encompass the broad array of

disciplines focusing on the study of media as environments,technology and techniques, modes of information, and symbolic

codes of communication that constitute media ecology.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Extended deadlinefor submission:

JAN 15, 2019

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SUB-TOPIC- Artificial intelligence and

machine learning- Internet of things- Robotics and automation- Bioengineering- Virtual/augmented reality- Data ethics, privacy,

surveillance, cyber security,and data protection

- Big data and cloud computing - Social media algorithms- Internet policy

- Misinformation on socialmedia

- Propaganda, censorship, andfree speech

- Net Neutrality, openness,digital inclusion, and diversity

- Media integrity in journalism,advertising, public relations

- Digital citizenship, social andpolitical engagement

- Entertainment media, digitaland media arts

- Digital literacy and mediapedagogy

- Civil discourse, human dignity,and individual expression inthe media ecosystem

- Wellbeing sustainability andprosperity in the mediaenvironment

- Innovative interpretations andnew ethical perspectivesemanating from the MediaEcology intellectual tradition

MEAThe 20th Annual Convention

2019 June, 27-30University of Toronto

MEDIA ECology ASSoCIATIoN

TEChNology AND NEW MEDIA’S IMPACT on thisecosystem has a profound effect on everyaspect of the human ethos — self-expression, education, values, beliefs,needs, livelihood, enjoyment —and society at large.over the past few years, these emergingtechnologies and unforeseendigital media practices have also givenrise to ethical issues, political and societalquestions of critical importance to ourevolving future.

ThE CouNTlESS uNINTENDED IMPlICATIoNS –current or potential – of today’s rapidtechnological developments havelargely come from socio-technicalsystems and emerging digital, robotic,artificially intelligent, or biomedicaltechnologies. These advances have ledto an unprecedented need fornew ethical perspectives and frameworksto underpin the building blocks of ournew digital ecosystem.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

Although we encourage submissions that touch upon,or align with, the convention theme, papers, abstracts,and panel proposal submissions from all areas ofMedia Ecology are welcome. A maximum of twosubmissions per author will be accepted.

Authors are invited to submit their paper and panelproposals by JAN 15, 2019 (extended deadline) via EasyChair:https://easychair.org/cfp/MediaEthics2019

Please include title of proposed paper or panel,abstract of about 500 words outlining, as relevant,how paper or panel will fit with the convention theme,five keywords, for each author their name, title,position, name affiliated institution, and a shortbiographical statement (40-50 words each). Inaddition details for the corresponding author shouldbe provided. All submissions will be reviewed by the ProgramCommittee (see Convention website for details).

NB: The submission of a paper and panel proposal mustbe on the understanding that if the proposal is acceptedat least one author will register for and attend theconference. The costs of attending the conferenceincluding registration fees, travel, accommodation andother expenses, are the responsibility of the presenter ortheir institutions (see Convention website for details).

IN ouR CuRRENT hyPER-CoNNECTED ERA, information and

communication technologies are increasingly forming the

infrastructure of a new digital human ecosystem which is

larger and quicker to evolve than any prior. 

This continually transforming and evolving planetary habitat

connects all of humanity into, what Marshall Mcluhan’s

prescient mind termed, a “global Village”.

Human Ecology in a Connected WorldMEDIAETHICSCALL FOR PAPERSFinal deadline JAN 15, 2019

MEA AWARD SUBMISSIONS

Authors who wish their papers to be considered forthe Top Paper or Top Student Paper award mustindicate this on their submission(s) and uploadcompleted manuscript into EasyChair by May 1, 2019.Manuscripts, in English APA style, should be 4,000-6,000 words (approximately 15 to 25 double-spacedpages), including a cover page (or e-submissionpage), a 150 word abstract, academic or professionalaffiliation, and contact information.The top papers will be published in Explorations inMedia Ecology journal.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration information will be available at theConvention website (www.mediaethics.ca). In order to be included in the final program thedeadline for authors’ registration is April 1, 2019.

PANEL PRESENTATION

The language of the Conference is English. Acceptedpapers will grouped into sessions including 3 to 4papers focused on similar themes. Each presentationmust not exceed 20 minutes; each panel will include a20-minute Q&A, following the last presentation.

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for submission (final): JAN 15, 2019Notification of acceptance: FEB 15, 2019Registration deadline for authors: APR 1, 2019Draft Program Published: MAy 1, 2019Final Program Published: JuN 1, 2019

VENUE, PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENTS

The convention will run from Thursday June 27 toSunday June 30 at the university of St. Michael’sCollege Campus. A pre-convention event will takeplace on Wednesday June 26.opening ceremony will take place on Thursday, June27 9:00 AM. gala dinner on Saturday June 29.

Conveniently situated at the eastern end of theuniversity of Toronto’s campus, St Michael’s Collegebuildings include a fully equipped theatre, library,meeting rooms, formal and informal lounges, a tieredcouncil chamber and large assembly hall.Convention attendees will be provided with a variety ofquality accommodation options at the best prices andamenities, from on-campus residences, off-campusresidences, to downtown hotels. on campus beveragesand coffee breaks will be provided during the course ofthe day. gala dinner is included in the registration fee.Special events will be organized in conjunction withcity’s cultural and academic institutions.

INFORMATION

Chair: PAolo gRANATA, university of TorontoPlease send email correspondence to:info@mediaethics.ca

CALL FOR ARTWe also invite proposals for art, in partnershipwith Media(s)cene, a project inspired byMarshall Mcluhan’s landmark book,The Medium is the Massage, and what Mcluhancalled “probes” . Selected proposals will be invited for the“Media(S)cene” art exhibit in Toronto.Info: https://medium.com/mediascene

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The 20th Annual convention of the Media Ecology Association