UNESCO-UNAOC MILID Yearbook 2015: Call for Papers
Proposals are now being sought for articles to be published in the 2015 Yearbook on media and information literacy and intercultural dialogue. The MILID Yearbook is a peer reviewed academic publication and a joint initiative of the UNESCO-UNAOC University Cooperation Programme on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue. The cooperation programme was launched in 2011 within the framework of the UNESCO university twinning programme (UNITWIN). The MILID university network now consists of 14 universities from all regions of the world. MILID Yearbook 2013 and 2014 published in cooperation with the Nordic Information Centre for Media and Communication Research (NORDICOM).
The objectives of the Yearbook are to:
- Strengthen and deepen the knowledge concerning MILID on global, regional and national levels including in the frame on human rights and democracy
- Widen and deepen the knowledge concerning MILID
- Widen and deepen the collaboration and exchange between the partner universities on media and information literacy
- Visualize and stimulate research and practices within as well as outside the UNITWIN Network in the field of MILID while promoting a more holistic perspective
The theme of the 2015 Yearbook is, “Media and Information Literacy: Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.” In the year 2000, governments and development partners all over the world agreed on global eight development targets called the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 2015 is a pivotal year as it marks the end of the period during which the MDGs are to be reached and the year in which new global development targets are to be set. These new targets are referred to as the Post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals. This process is in its highest gear with ongoing debates and consultative meetings/initiatives globally both online and offline. While much progress has been made, achievement of the MDGs has been mixed across counties.
Key Sub-themes:
a. Governance, citizenship and freedom of expression;
b. Access to information and knowledge for all citizens;
c. Development of media, libraries, Internet and other
information providers;
d. Education, teaching, and learning – including professional
development;
e. Linguistic and cultural diversity as well as intercultural and
interfaith dialogue;
f. Women, children and youth, persons with disabilities and
other marginalised social groups;
g. Health and wellness;
h. Business, industry, employment and sustainable economic
development;
- Agriculture, farming, wildlife protection, forestry and natural
resources conservation as well as other areas.
All articles submitted must be linked to one of the sub-themes above. Special attention should be given to the intercultural dimensions of these areas. Papers should engage the reader to understand media and information literacy beyond their home country or professional area of competence. The focus of the papers must be on media and information literacy and intercultural dialogue and connect to the theme “Media and Information Literacy: Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.” All papers must demonstrate a connection with at least three of the following components:
- Yearbook theme and sub-themes
- Global Alliance for Partnership on MIL (GAPMIL) Framework and Plan of Action
- Content includes research findings, theories, or reflects learned experience and best practices in either application of MIL, teaching
or curriculum design
- Topic is of global interest and lends to increase visibility for the MILID
Yearbook
- Author’s academic or professional leadership in the field
The Yearbook will contain articles from MILID university network (called partners or member universities) as well as experts or practitioners outside of the network. Equal value is placed on both groups. The centrality of information and communications to development is irrefutable. The MILID Yearbook will provide a case for media and information literacy (MIL) as a tool for open and inclusive sustainable development. It will draw on research findings, theories and practices of MIL, and development focusing on the theme and sub-themes of the Yearbook.
Please assure that the proposal for your article is received via email no later than 23 January 2015. Please note that you may author the article yourself or you may work with colleagues within your university or outside your university to write an article. You are the lead person for assuring that we have a paper from your university or region. Please give this your highest priority so that this Yearbook may be a positive accomplishment for our MILID group.
More information @ http://milunesco.unaoc.org/unesco-unaoc-mil-intercultural-dialogue-call-for-papers/
Authors will be notified of acceptance by 06 February 2015.
Authors should be prepared to submit a full article by 06 March 2015.
Length: 3,000 to 5,000 words (approximately 10-13 pages double-spaced)
Please use the APA Style for the purpose of articles.
Proposal submission form attached.
Proposal Submission Form
Important Dates and Information
All articles and submissions must be in English.
Abstracts for proposed articles must be submitted by 23 January 2015.
Authors will be notified of acceptance by 06 February 2015.
Authors should be prepared to submit a full article by 06 March 2015.
Final papers: 3,000 to 5,000 words (approximately 10-13 pages double-spaced)
Email this form to jagtardeep@gmail.com by 23 January 2015.
Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone:
Organization:
BIO: (no more than 100 words)
Topic:
LINK TO WHICH SUB-THEME (See Guideline)
I understand and agree to meet the deadlines noted at the top of this document if my abstract is selected for the 2015 MILID Yearbook.
Signature:
Print name:
Email proposals to jagtardeep@gmail.com
Please address questions to Jagtar Singh jagtardeep@gmail.com, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala (India), Alton Grizzle, a.grizzle@unesco.org, UNESCO, Paris (France), Sin Joan Yee, sjoan.yee@usp.ac.fj, University of South Pacific (Fiji), or Sherri Hope Culver shculver@temple.edu Temple University (USA), Center for Media and Information Literacy.