Conference in Hong Kong, China Digital News, Social Change and Globalization Organized by Department of Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University, China, on the university campus, July 10-11, 2003 Call for Papers Academic papers, project papers, and broadcast news items (in English or Chinese) related to online, satellite, television or radio news are solicited on themes including but not restricted to the following: * The past, present, and future of online journalism * Satellite news and globalization * Evolving policies and laws relating to online and broadcast journalism * News values and ethics in global journalism * Alternative digital news and social change * Online and broadcast news coverage Paper abstracts and panel proposals must be submitted by March 14, 2003. Authors will be notified of acceptance by April 4. Full papers will have to be submitted by June 27. The conference also invites submission of full papers for blind review. Full papers for review must be received by April 4. Authors will be notified of acceptance by May 2. Authors of news items -- including broadcast news reports, features, or documentaries -- are invited to submit item descriptions by April 4. Publication of Papers The Information Society journal has agreed in principle to publish selected papers of this conference in a special issue. We are also exploring the possibility of publishing other selected papers in a refereed book volume. Sponsorship Financial support is available from Oxfam Hong Kong to sponsor participants from developing countries. For details visit the web site: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~jour -- Joyce Nip, Ph.D. Conference Chair Department of Journalism Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong Hong Kong T: (852) 3411 7834 F: (852) 2336 1691 Email: joycenip@hkbu.edu.hk