Call for Papers

(Extended deadline for submission of

abstracts: April 20th, 2010)

Themes

Scientific Board of the International Conference on Multiculturalism and Global Community invites abstract submission on the themes below:

Culture: Diversity or Integrity

  1. Multiculturalism and Global Peace
  2. Asia: Diversity or Unity in Cultures
  3. Intercultural Dialogue: Approaches and Outcomes
  4. Media, Communication and Common Good
  5. Globalization, Religion and Common Good

Islam: New Challenges, New Perspectives

  1. Islam and the Crisis of Modern Man
  2. Islam and Other Faiths: Truth or Salvation
  3. Islam and Woman: Rights and Commitments
  4. Islam: Traditionalism or Modernism
  5. Islam and Revivalism: Needs and Necessities
  6. Islam: Spirituality, Morality and Jurisprudence

Iran: Realities and Appearances

  1. Iran, Religious State and International Challenges
  2. Iran and the Middle East
  3. Iran and New Generation: Gap or Conflict
  4. Iran and International Society: Contraction or Expansion
  5. Cultures and Religions in Iran: Heterogeneous or Homogeneous Society

Abstract Submission

Submitted abstracts MUST be in English and strictly limited to 250-500 words, including keywords. Abstracts must include the following information:

  • Title of paper
  • Conference theme or sub-theme for which the paper should be considered
  • Full name(s) of author(s) and their organizational affiliation
  • E-mail address for the (first) author
  • Number of words
  • Author’s resume of up to 300 words

All abstracts must be submitted via email to:

The deadline for submission of abstracts is April 10th. The Scientific Board will consider all abstracts received by the submission deadline. The authors whose abstracts are accepted will receive notification by April 15th.

The organizers would like to thank all those who have shown such high interest in MCGC conference. As the secretariat has been requested to extend the deadline for abstract submission, we are pleased to announce that this deadline has been extended until Sunday April 20th, 2010.

Presentation Format

The Scientific Board of the Conference makes abstract selection for the following formats of presentation:

Plenary session

Presenters will have 20-25 minutes including question time to address the whole conference.

Parallel session

Presenters will have 20-25 minutes including question time to address the audience in a session simultaneous with one or two other sessions, each one dedicated to a specific sub-theme.

Round-Table

This session is a gathering of a platform for the purpose of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience. The main objective is to provide an area where participants can interact with questions, answers and discussions on a given topic.

Poster session

This session offers the presenter the opportunity to display his/her research findings in a visually stimulating form before a professional audience.