The biennial CATaC conference series continues to provide an
international forum for the presentation and discussion of current
research on how diverse cultural attitudes shape the implementation
and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). The
conference series brings together scholars from around the globe
who provide diverse perspectives, both in terms of the specific
culture(s) they highlight in their presentations and discussions,
and in terms of the discipline(s) through which they approach the
conference theme. The first conference in the series was held in
London in 1998, the second conference in Perth in 2000, and the
third conference in Montreal in 2002. Our keynote speaker for the conference is Professor Nina Wakeford. Original full papers (especially those which connect theoretical frameworks with specific examples of cultural values, practices, etc.) and short papers (e.g. describing current research projects and preliminary results) are invited. Topics of particular interested include but are not limited to:
We are also inviting submissions for two panels: The Multilingual Internet and Utopian Dreams vs. Real-World Conditions: Under what conditions can ICTs really help worse off communities? See submissions for deadlines and formatting guidelines. |