'''Zi-yu Lin''', Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macau, China

Science information and risk communication on the Web: A content analysis of global warming issue in Taiwan
'''Yie-Jing Yang''', Shih Hsin University, Taiwan,
'''Mei-Ling Hsu''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan

A Cultural and Linguistic Analysis of Japanese and English Online Communication: The language of weblogs
'''Barry Kavanagh''', Tohoku University, Japan

Science information and risk communication on the Web: A content analysis of global warming issue in Taiwan
'''Yie-Jing Yang''', Shih Hsin University, Taiwan,
'''Mei-Ling Hsu''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Self-identity and Pleasure of Online Shopping: A Case Study of Consumers Who Purchase Japanese Commodities in Taiwan
'''Yu-Pei Chang''', National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
'''Po-Fen Lu''', National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

'''August F.Y. Chao''', Chengchi University, Taiwan

A Cultural and Linguistic Analysis of Japanese and English Online Communication: The language of weblogs

The Image of China and Media Events Online: The Case of Beijing Olympic Games

Zhang Yimou: A Cultural Symbol in a Transitional Chinese Context

'''Shiqi Fu''', Peking University, China

'''Phalandwa A. Mulaudzi''', University of South Africa, South Africa

'''Mario Rufer''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana–Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Sarah Corona Berkin''', Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico

'''Carmen de la Peza''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Guiomar Rovira Sancho''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Mónica Cejas''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

Routine formulas- A Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and German

'''5H PANEL Meaning, Culture, and Communication Study'''
Chair, '''Guo-Ming Chen''', South China University of Technology, China/University of Rhode Island, USA

'''Zongjie Wu''', Zhejiang University, China
'''Meixin Hu''', Zhejiang University, China
'''Hua Yu''', Zhejiang University, China

6B '''Youth Culture and Identity'''

'''Khisu Beom''' , Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

'''Yuan Chi''', Harbin Engineering University, China

'''Ching-kiu Stephen Chan''', Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China

6G '''Globalization and the Internet'''

'''Jia Guo''', Peking University, China
'''Chunying Yue''', Peking University, China

'''Zhengzheng He''', Peking University, China
'''Shiqi Fu''', Peking University. China

'''Jijun Ran''', Peking University, China
'''Fangfang Ji''', Peking University, China

'''Margaret D’Silva''', University of Louisville, USA

4B '''Language and the Internet'''

International Communication: The influence of Online English News on Chinese Language
'''Li-Zhu Jiang''', Capital University of Economics and Business, China

Global Box Office Consumption of Hollywood Films: Explaining Inter-country Similarities in Movie Selection

'''4H PANEL: Rethinking Nation and Difference''' Chair: '''Mónica Cejas''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''5H PANEL Meaning, Culture, and Communication Study''' Chair, '''Guo-Ming Chen''', University of Rhode Island, USA

'''6H PANEL: Communication with Chinese Characteristics: New Development in a Globalized Context''' Chair: '''Wenxiang Gong''', Peking University, China

Approaches to Translation Theories: Dichotomously or Holistically?
'''Zi-yu Lin''', Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao

'''Phalandwa A. Mulaudzi''', University of South Africa, South Africa ??

'''I-Han Hsu''', University of Northern Iowa, USA

'''Zongjie Wu''', Meixin Hu, & Hua Yu, Zhejiang University, China

'''Chun-Fu Chen''', Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

International Students' Perception towards the Content of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Website
''' Megat Al-Imran Bin Yasin''', Malaysia
'''Somayeh Mortazavi Ganji Ketab''' , Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Adolescents’ Internet Use, Parental Mediation, and Family Communication Patterns
'''Bonnie Peng''', Cheng-Chi University, Taiwan

'''Yen-Ling Chen''', Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
The Doctor-Patient Communication through the Internet: What and How Do Patients Inquire?
'''Yu-Chan Chiu''', National Taiwan University, Taiwan

5D '''Politeness in Cultural Context'''

A Comparative Study of Cultural Awareness in Western and Chinese Fantasy Films
'''Hongshan Zhao''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China
'''Shuang Sun''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China

4A '''Culture and Identity'''

4B '''Communication and the Internet'''

4C '''Media: News and Press'''

4E '''Media in Culture and Education'''

4F '''Nonverbal Communication'''

4G '''Culture in Education'''

5A '''Culture in Film'''

5B '''Culture and the Olympics'''

5C '''Organizational Culture'''

5D '''Politeness in Cultural Context'''

5E '''Culture and Rhetoric'''

5F '''Study-abroad Programs'''

5G '''Culture and English Language Teaching'''

6A '''Culture in Translation'''

6B '''Youth Culture'''

6C '''Communication Skills and Strategies'''

6D '''Conflict and Crisis Management'''

6E '''Culture and Language'''

6F '''Culture in Education'''

6G '''Culture and the Internet'''

'''Carmen de la Peza''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Mónica Cejas''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Guiomar Rovira Sancho''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

Chair: '''Mónica Cejas''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

Chair: '''Mónica Cejas''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco

'''Mario Rufer''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana – Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Ma. Del Carmen de la Peza''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Guiomar Rovira Sancho Ph.D.''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Mónica Cejas Ph.D.''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

'''Vicky C.H. Huang''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan

'''Jijun Ran''', Peking University, China

'''Jia Guo & Chunying Yue''', Peking University, China

'''Chunying Yue'''，Peking University, China

'''Zhengzheng He & Shiqi Fu''', Peking University. China

'''Jijun Ran & Fangfang Ji''', Peking University, China

''' Megat Al-Imran Bin Yasin''', Malaysia
'''Somayeh Mortazavi Ganji Ketab''' , Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

'''Chia-Jung Yang''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan

'''August F.Y. Chao''', Chengchi University, Taiwan,
'''Vicky C.H. Huang''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan (R.O.C)

'''Barry Kavanagh''', Tohoku University, Japan

Chair: '''Wenxiang Gong''', Peking University, China

''' Wenxiang Gong''', Peking University, China

''' Khisu Beom''' , Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

Megat Al-Imran Bin Yasin, Malaysia
Somayeh Mortazavi Ganji Ketab , Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Chia-Jung Yang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan

August F.Y. Chao, Chengchi University, Taiwan,
Vicky C.H. Huang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan (R.O.C)

Barry Kavanagh, Tohoku University, Japan

Chair: Wenxiang Gong, Peking University, China

Wenxiang Gong, Peking University, China

Jijun Ran, Peking University, China

Jia Guo & Chunying Yue, Peking University, China

Chunying Yue，Peking University, China

Zhengzheng He & Shiqi Fu, Peking University. China

Jijun Ran & Fangfang Ji, Peking University, China

'''Megat Al-Imran Bin Yasin''', Malaysia
'''Somayeh Mortazavi Ganji Ketab''' , Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

'''Chia-Jung Yang''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan

'''August F.Y. Chao''', Chengchi University, Taiwan,
'''Vicky C.H. Huang''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan

'''Barry Kavanagh''', Tohoku University, Japan

Chair: '''Wenxiang Gong''', Peking University, China

'''Wenxiang Gong''', Peking University, China

''' Jijun Ran''', Peking University, China

'''Jia Guo & Chunying Yue''', Peking University, China

'''Chunying Yue'''，Peking University, China

'''Zhengzheng He & Shiqi Fu''', Peking University. China

'''Jijun Ran & Fangfang Ji''', Peking University, China

'''Zhang Xuejin''', Heilongjiang Institute of Science and Technology, China

'''Yiheng Deng''', Southwestern University of Economics and Finance, China?

'''Shirley Liang''', National Taiwan University, Taiwan

''' Yuan Chi''', Harbin Engineering University, China
'''Wang Yang''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China

'''Yuen-fun Muriel Law''', Lingnan University, China
''' Ching-kiu Stephen Chan''', Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China

'''Liu Xiaodan''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China

'''Ruobing Chi''', Shanghai International Studies University, China
'''Ying Wang''', Shanghai International Studies University, China

Chair, '''Guo-Ming Chen''', University of Rhode Island, USA

'''Yaly Chao''', Tamkang University, Taiwan

'''Victor Lux Tonn''', Salve Regina University, USA

'''Xiaosui Xiao''', Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

'''Zongjie Wu''', Meixin Hu, & Hua Yu, Zhejiang University

'''Xiaohui Pan''', Shenzhen University, China
'''You Zha''', Shenzhen University, China

'''Tina Ottman''', Kyoto University, Japan
'''Lisa Rogers''', Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, Japan

'''Khisu Beom''', Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
'''Eun-Jung Kim''', Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

''' Khisu Beom''' , Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

Chair: '''Mónica Cejas''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-X

'''Mario Rufer''', Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana – Xochimilco (Mexico)

'''Sarah Corona Berkin''', Universidad de Guadalajara

'''Ma. Del Carmen de la Peza''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco (Mexico)

'''Guiomar Rovira Sancho Ph.D.''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco (Mexico)

'''Mónica Cejas Ph.D.''' Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-X (Mexico)

[[Iaics Schedule Tentative]]

4D '''Englishes, Linguistics and Language Choice 2'''

Teaching Global English to EFL classes
'''Lindsay Mack''', Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
Teaching Science and Technology in English: Language-in-Education Policy in Malaysia
'''Zuraidah Zaaba''', Japan Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Japan
'''Katsuhiro Umemoto''', Japan Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Japan
Raising Accent Awareness: A Discourse Approach to Teaching Phonetics
'''Joanna Radwanska-Williams''', Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macau, China
Negative Markers in Northern Thai Dialect
'''Sorabud Rungrojsuwan''', Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand

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%center%'+SESSION 3 16:15-17:45+'

4H PANEL: Rethinking Nation and Difference
Chair: Mónica Cejas, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-X
Panelists:
Temporality, difference and imaginaries of nation: seminal reflections
Mario Rufer, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana – Xochimilco (Mexico)
New names for dynamic identities
Sarah Corona Berkin, Universidad de Guadalajara
Rock, Race and National Identity
Ma. Del Carmen de la Peza Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco (Mexico)
Social Movements and the construction of indigenous identity as a political strategy
Guiomar Rovira Sancho Ph.D. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco (Mexico)
Exploring Nation through Reality Tours: Between Postmodern Voyeurism and Educational Adventure
Mónica Cejas Ph.D. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-X (Mexico)

5H PANEL Meaning, Culture, and Communication Study
Chair, Guo-Ming Chen, University of Rhode Island, USA
Panelists:
An Alternative Way for Intercultural Communication Study
Yaly Chao, Tamkang University, Taiwan
Meanings, Space of Images, and Xystemic Structures of Communications
Victor Lux Tonn, Salve Regina University, USA
Yijing: The Book of Narratives on Change
Xiaosui Xiao, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Ritual Hermeneutics as an Alternative towards the Source of Meanings
Zongjie Wu, Meixin Hu, & Hua Yu, Zhejiang University

6H PANEL: Communication with Chinese Characteristics: New Development in a Globalized Context
Chair: Wenxiang Gong, Peking University, China
Panelists:
The Image of China and Media Events Online: The Case of Beijing Olympic Games.
Wenxiang Gong, Peking University, China
Zhang Yimou: A Cultural symbol in a Transitional Chinese Context
Jijun Ran, Peking University, China
An Analysis of the Cause of the Shan Zhai 山寨 (mocking) Phenomenon
Jia Guo & Chunying Yue, Peking University, China
How Could the Foreign TV Programs Be successfully Cloned in China
Chunying Yue，Peking University, China
Companies’ Role in China’s Internet censorship system: The Corporatism Perspective
Zhengzheng He & Shiqi Fu, Peking University. China
Media Discourse and Online Public Sphere - A Comparative Study of Qiangguo and Tianya Forums During the Beijing Olympics
Jijun Ran & Fangfang Ji, Peking University, China

Barry Kavanagh, Tohoku University, Japan

[[IAICS Sunday]]

'''Kenji Ikeda''', Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan

6B

Re-identification of Chinese Youth in the Era of Globalization: Individualism and Chinese Youth
'''LIU Changyuan''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Changes of Chinese youth’s pop-culture and values in the 30 years since the reform and opening of China
'''Yuan Xiao''', Nanjing University, China
'''Liu Hongying''', Nanjing University of Finance, China
Global Diffusion, Local Consumption: The Penetration and Reception of Imported Reality TV in Taiwan
'''Chun-Fu Chen''', Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan,

6C

Writing about Cross-Cultural Encounters: Anxiety, Representation, and Responsibility
'''Jonathan Benda''', Tunghai University, Taiwan
The role of “culture” in cross-cultural miscommunications
'''Ying Liu''', Ohio State University, USA
Strategic Communication: An Organizational Approach and Policy
'''Andre Corredoura''', New University of Lisbon, Portugal
'''Joel H. Ferriera''', New University of Lisbon, Portugal
‘Criticality’ and ‘Reflection’: An empirical study of Japanese language courses at a British university
'''Etsuko Yamada''', Sophia University, Japan


6D

Governmental Strategic Communications and Crisis Management: A Comparative Study between China and the United States
Xiaohui Pan, Shenzhen University, China
You Zha, Shenzhen University, China
The Role of Culture in a Conflict in A Japanese Academic Organization
Tina Ottman, Kyoto University, Japan
Lisa Rogers Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, Japan
Conflict Management Styles of Parents and Communication Satisfaction of their Children in the Korean Family
Khisu Beom, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Eun-Jung Kim, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Intercultural Conflict Management Styles and Perceived Difficulties of Socio-Cultural Adaptation for Korean Immigrant Young Adults in the USA
Khisu Beom , Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

6E

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Zhang Xuejin, Heilongjiang Institute of Science and Technology, China
Power and Language Strategies in Chinese Mediation: Discourse Analysis on Mediation Sessions,
Yiheng Deng, Southwestern University of Economics and Finance, China?
Linguistic evidence on interdependent-self cultivation: The case of Taiwan
Shirley Liang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

6F

Higher Education and Multicultural Features
Yuan Chi, Harbin Engineering University, China
WANG Yang, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Narrative and Performative Acts in Cultural Education: The Teaching of Writing as Critical Communication
Yuen-fun Muriel Law, Lingnan University, China
Ching-kiu Stephen CHAN, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
Negotiating Cross-Cultural Learning in Liberal Arts Education in Harbin Institute of Technology
Liu Xiaodan, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
What’s Cultural about Heroes? A Comparative Study of College Students’ Free Writings
Ruobing CHI, Shanghai International Studies University, China
Ying WANG, Shanghai International Studies University, China

6G

International Students' Perception towards the Content of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Website
Megat Al-Imran Bin Yasin, Malaysia
Somayeh Mortazavi Ganji Ketab , Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
A Preliminary Analysis：The Business Model of Online Music Websites with Creative Commons Licenses
Chia-Jung Yang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Digital Citizen Media Network: An Open Source System Development Perspective
August F.Y. Chao, Chengchi University, Taiwan,
Vicky C.H. Huang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan (R.O.C)
A Cultural and Linguistic Analysis of Japanese and English Online Communication: The language of weblogs,
Barry Kavanagh, Tohoku University, Japan

5A

Global Hollywood film consumption; taste similarity; taste homogenization, cultural distance
'''W. Wayne Fu''', Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
'''Achikannoo Govindaraju''', Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Digital Storytelling: The Narratology of Visual Effects in Chinese-Language Films
'''Chan Ka Lok Sobel''', Chu Hai College of Higher Education, Hong Kong, China
Ang Lee’s Homoerotic Love: Transcultural Negotiation and Regeneration
'''E-chou Wu''', Providence University, Taiwan

5B

Analysis of Cross-cultural Visual Communicaton Strategy: A Case Study of the 2008 Olympic International Campaign Logo Design
'''Mei-Chiung Chi''', Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
'''So-Jeng Hung''', National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
'''Yen-Ling Chen''', Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
Multi-cultural dissemination in the field of television programs presided over the mass media's Game
'''Liu Xiu Mei''', Shang Hai University, China
A study of English environment changes up to The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
'''Zhao Hui''', Kumamoto Gakuen University, Japan
The Origin of the Olympic Games’ Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Artistic and Communication Perspectives
'''Wichian Lattipongpun''', Macquarie University, Australia

5C

Transformational and Paternalistic Leaderships in Chinese Organizations: Construct, Predicative and Ecological Validities Compared
'''Vivian C Sheer''', Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
How Cultural Values Shape Employee Behaviors: Comparisons of Taiwanese and U.S. Employees’Truth-telling
'''I-Han Hsu''', University of Northern Iowa, USA,
'''Laura Terlip''', University of Northern Iowa, USA

5D

Social Construction of Apology: Japanese Corporate Apologies in Newspaper Advertisements
'''Toru Kiyomiya''', Seinan Gakuin University, Japan
Long speech events as a cultural feature of the Persian language
'''Shahla Sharifi''', Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
A Contrastive Study of Apology Discourse Organization in Japanese and American English
'''Mami Otani''', Kyoto Women’s University, Japan
Routine formulas- A Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and German-
'''Yoshinori Nishijima''', Kanazawa University, Japan


5E

Arab Chironomia in a Global Context
'''Daniel R. Fredrick''', The American University of Sharjah, UAE
The Dynamic Nature of Intercultural Communication and Rhetoric: An Empirical Approach
'''Yingqin Liu''', Cameron University, USA
The Interpretations of Rhetoric Expressions Based on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
'''Jiin-Chyuan Mark Lai''', Transworld Institute of Technology, Taiwan
On the Rhetorical Construction of National Values: Cross-Cultural Study
'''Sayenko Tetyana''', Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan

5F

Attaining Intercultural Competence: A phenomenographic study of a cultural immersion study abroad programme
'''Leo Hitchcock''', AUT University, New Zealand
Effectiveness of Pre-departure College Courses in Overcoming Culture Shock in a Japanese College Program
'''Lisa Rogers''', Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, Japan
On the Overseas Youth Volunteers of China: A Research Based on Confucius Institute and AIESEC
'''Nan-Yi Bi''', Peking University, China
Possible selves analysis of Japanese university study abroad students
'''Ron Martin''', Rikkyo University, Japan
'''Jacob Schnickel''', Rikkyo University, Japan　
'''Yuka Murayama''', Toyo Eiwa University, Japan

5G

Correlation between Self-Determination Theory and Language Learning Strategies for EFL students: comparing Korea and Japan
'''Saeun Lee''', Kumamoto Gakuen University, Japan
A Case Study of the Characteristics of Teacher Talk in the Classroom Interaction
'''Yong Zhao''', Northeast Forestry University, China
Words in Mind: Exploring the relationship between word association and lexical development
'''Peter Roux''', Tamana City Board of Education, Japan
Learning English through Conflict Resolution
'''Christopher Stillwell''', Kanda University of International Studies, Japan

6A

A Comparative Study of English and Chinese Proverbs and Translation Approaches
'''Shuang Sun''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China
'''Hongshan Zhao''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China
The “Age of Translation”: Then and Now
'''Natalia Teplova''', Concordia University, Canada
The Analysis of Translated Language and Better Intercultural Communication
'''Kenji Ikeda''', Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan

'''Brian Mc Millan''', Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University, Japan
'''Damian Rivers''', Kanda University of International Studies, Japan

4G

A Brief Analysis of the Disjuncture in the Educational Mode of the New-Established Four-year College in Shanghai, China
'''Sha Yang''', Shanghai Business School, China
Designing Cross-cultural Communication Projects for University Students
'''Jack Barrow''', Osaka International University, Japan
Experiencing Feedback Through Peer Observation
'''Christopher Stillwell''', Kanda University of International Studies, Japan

'''Brian Mc Millan''', Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University, Japan

Use of the L1 and Non-verbal Communication in the Achievement of Intersubjectivity
'''Damian Rivers''', Kanda University of International Studies, Japan
'''Kristjan Bondesson''', Kanda University of International Studies, Japan

Advances in Nonverbal Communication: Comparative Chronemics
'''Tom Bruneau''', Radford University, USA

4F

Nonverbal Communication: Its Implications Within the New South African Context
'''Phalandwa A. Mulaudzi''', University of South Africa, South Africa ??
A Comparative Study on the Perceptions and Usages of Silence in Chinese and American Culture
'''Mengyu Li''', Ocean University of China, Hong Kong, China

"State of Fear" as Constructed by Media: The Discourse of H 1 N 1 Flu News in Taiwan

"State of Fear" as Constructed by Media: The Discourse of Flu News in Taiwan

'''Jenny Jing-Ling Lin''', Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

A Study on the Role of Local and Ethnic Press in Azerbaijan Province of Iran in Developing National Convergence and Integrity
'''Sedigheh Babran''', Islamic Azad University, Iran
'''Maryam Tarzami''', Islamic Azad University, Iran

%center%'+SESSION 1 10:30-12:00+'

4A

A Construction of New Economic Identity: The Quemoy Model
'''Jian-Feng Wei''', National Kinmen Institute of Technology, Taiwan
Religious Violence and Community Building in a Globalizing India
'''Margaret D’Silva''', University of Louisville, U.S.A.
At the Edge of Language and Certitude: The Construction of Cultural Identity within the Context of Globalization
'''John Foster''', Kagoshima University, Japan

4B

Adolescents’ Internet Use, Parental Mediation, and Family Communication Patterns
'''Bonnie Peng''', Cheng-Chi University, Taiwan
Media-mediated learning activities: Emergent practices in online gaming
'''Huang Lingyi''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Comparing the Application of Emoticons in English, Japanese and Chinese Language Background in Cyber Communication
'''So-Jeng Hung''', National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
'''Yen-Ling Chen''', Chinese Culture University, Taiwan,

4C

The Aborigines Culture of the Travel Reporters: the Representation, Imagination and Gaze
'''Szu-Yin Yeh''', Shih Hsin University, Taiwan
A Cross-cultural Study on Ideological Deviation in Media News Discourse
'''Wu Yanli''', Shenzhen University, China
'''Pan Xiaohui''', Shenzhen University, China

4D

Freedom of Speech and Democracy of Speech: Meaning, Context & Problem
'''Li Man''', Tsinghua University, China
Cultural Values Reflected in Leaders’ Speeches--a comparative analysis of Hu Jintao’s speech after Sichuan earthquake and Bush’s speech after Hurricane Katrina
'''Cai Yi''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China
'''Zhao Yuqin''', Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Culture, Creativity, Censorship: Social Construction of Singapore’s Humor Industry
'''Trisha Tsui-Chuan Lin''', Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
'''Soh Yijing Alvina'''
Development in English of Japanese Rakugo (Sit-Down Comedy) Performers
'''Kimie Oshima''', Bunkyo Gakuin University, Japan

4E

The Embodiment of Interaction with Digital Media: The Case of WII
'''Wei-wen Chung''', National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Challenging the Cultural Limits: Media in the Everyday Life of the Poor
'''Hakan Ergul''', Anadolu University, Turkey
'''İncilay Cangoz''', Anadolu University, Turkey
'''Emre Gokalp''', Anadolu University, Turkey
A Survey on the Degree of Observing Media Ethics Principles in Iran Radio Gofte-gu (Dialogue)
'''Sedigheh Babran''', Islamic Azad University, Iran
'''Ashraf Ahadzadeh''', Malaysian University, Iran
Media Literacy in Taiwan: A Case Study of Media Use Behavior on Taiwan’s Elementary School Students
'''An-kuo Chiang''', Fo Guang University, Taiwan