10th Annual Critical Themes in Media Studies Graduate Student Conference

The Critical Themes in Media Studies Conference at the New School in New York City, NY, 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
Phone number, email address
Title of paper
100-150 word abstract that outlines the main argument and purpose of the paper

Important Dates:
Abstract submission for early consideration: December 15, 2009
Abstract final 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 Sociology, Media Studies, and Design & Technology. For more information about past conferences, please visit http://www.criticalthemes.com

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