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Intermediality in Communication | International Conference

Conference Programme

Pre-conference workshop

Before the conference, the Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities at Kaunas University of Technology is pleased to invite you to participate in the final event of the international project “Hackathon and Innovative Methodologies in Higher Education” – the hackathon “HACK-IT community of practice: innovative pedagogies for responsible education”, which will take place on November 21st, 2024, in Kaunas, Lithuania.

At the Hackathon, we will discuss the future of teaching in the context of global challenges. Experts from the University of Bolognathe Polytechnic Institute of Bragançathe University of Gloucestershire, the University of Jyväskyläthe University of Cambridge, the University of Twente, and other European universities will share their experience of innovative teaching/learning methods.

The Hackathon is open to Higher Education teachers, experts working in formal and non-formal education fields, and government representatives.

About the Conference

Research group “Translation and Language Studies” (Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Kaunas University of Technology) is organising an international conference on linguistics, discourse, media, communication, translation, cultural literacy and impact on society “Intermediality in Communication: Translation, Media, Discourse” held in Kaunas, Lithuania.

This year, the scope of the conference includes 8 thematic sections with their own set of topics.

 

Thematic sections

Linguistics

This section aims to explore the developments in linguistic research, especially related to various media forms and their interaction with language.

Topics include but are not limited to:

New Media Language

Linguistic Landscape Across Different Cultures and Societies

Language and Social Media

Conversation Analysis

Translation

This section aims to address the transformation in current translation methodologies and tools, and the challenges and opportunities it might present in the areas of practice, research, and teaching.

Topics include but are not limited to:

Machine Translation and Postediting

Skills for Future Translators

Intersemiotic Translation and Cultural Literacy

Translating Various Forms of Media

Audiovisual Communication

This section aims to investigate the current practices and effects of audiovisual communication, including film, television, and other types of audiovisual content.

Topics include but are not limited to:

Intermedia and Audiovisuality

Digital Platforms and Audiovisual Content

Conventions vs Innovations in Audiovisual Forms and Narratives

Storytelling

Audience Studies

Music and Sound

This section aims to discuss intermediality within sound and music, and the role of the medium as a contribution to other media, as well as the role of technological advancements in creating, and experiencing music and sound.

Topics include but are not limited to:

Dynamics Between Sound and Other Media

Music and Intermediality, Intermediality within Music

Technology for Creating and Experiencing Music and Sound

Audio Communication

Intercultural Communication

This section aims to explore the complexities and importance of effective communication across different cultures and communities, and how different media can influence that.

Topics include but are not limited to:

Intercultural Communication and Social Media

Imagology Studies

Intermediality and Globalization

Identity, Culture and Communication

Interdisciplinary Communication Across Professional Cultures

Subcultures and Identity

Media and Communication

This section addresses the relationship between media and communication, examining contemporary communication practices, the role of different media platforms, and how they shape public discourse.

Topics include but are not limited to:

The Interaction between Traditional and New Media Platforms

Social Media and Public Discourse

Visual Communication

Communication and Ethics

Storytelling and Communication

Discourse, Communities, Gender, Impact on Society

This section aims to investigate the media discourse and its influence on societal structures, different communities and gender perception, as well as on individual and collective identities.

Topics include but are not limited to:

Representations of Impacts in Media

Media and Gender Representation

Media and Identity

Media and Community Building

The Power of Information Networks

This section provides a venue to discuss means to capture the attention of media, public and policy makers on urging social and environmental issues and challenges related to digital transformations.

Topics include but are not limited to:

(Network) Agenda Setting

Changing Discourses in Contemporary Educational Settings

Futures of Technology Development

Main Information

Important dates:

Conference dates: November 21–22, 2024.
The deadline for the submission of abstracts is October 1st, 2024.
Extended deadline: October 25th, 2024.
Notification of acceptance: October 20th, 2024.
Extended notification of acceptance: October 28th, 2024.
Early bird registration deadline for authors: October 20th, 2024.
Registration deadline for authors: November 1st, 2024.

A. Mickevičiaus g. 37, Kaunas, Lithuania
E-mail:  ic.conference@ktu.lt

Keynote speakers

Organizers

Chair:
Saulutė Juzelėnienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Committee members:
Saulė Petronienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Virginija Tuomaitė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Vilija Celiešienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Jolanta Vaičiūnienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Inga Janavičienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Virginija Stankevičienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Jurgita Motiejūnienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Viktorija Lankauskaitė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Daiva Birutė Zavistanavičienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Marija Vėžienė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Vilma Sukackė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

KAUNAS CITY

Kaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. The centre of Kaunas is divided into the Old and the New Town. The Old Town is a remarkable archaeological monument and an architectural masterpiece incorporating Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. It is a concentration of the ancient architectural monuments, such as the remnants of the 13th century castle, the impressive Town Hall, popularly known as the White Swan, and the Vilnius street, a characteristic trade street of the Middle Ages. The New Town is represented by the Laisvės alėja or the Liberty Avenue – a central pedestrian street often called the ‘Heart of Kaunas’ where numerous hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars are located. Kaunas is famous for M. K. Čiurlionis Art Gallery, where you can find the unique collection of works painted by the famous Lithuanian painter and composer M. K. Čiurlionis. The conference venue is located in the centre of Kaunas and within walking distance to various interesting places. Due to its geographical position, today, Kaunas is Lithuania‘s most important center of communication. It is a home of a variety of festivals & events, from operettas to modern dance, from classical music to Jazz.

THE UNIVERSITY

Kaunas University of Technology is a leading Lithuanian University providing a wide range of studies and closely cooperating with businesses. The University provides studies of engineering, technologies, physical and social sciences, humanities and arts. The research groups working at KTU contribute to the global scientific knowledge by conducting cutting edge interdisciplinary research on the most important questions of current time.