1st International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence:
Implications for Business, Education and Politics
Objectives
The purpose of the conference is to stimulate research and to foster interaction of researchers and practitioners in Intercultural Communication and Cross-Cultural learning. We invite scholars, politicians, and companies to share their insights into the field of intercultural communication competence especially in the EU-ASEAN relation. We welcome empirical research as well as scholars who present theoretically based propositions. Best practices with a business background and best practices from politics are very important to our conference.
Conference Subject Areas:
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Conducting research in cross-cultural settings |
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Teaching and training in different cultures |
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Implications of intercultural different learning styles on management education |
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Doing business cross-culturally: Cross-Cultural marketing, performance measurement in different settings, bargaining and conflict-solving |
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Underlying aspects: stereotypes, prejudices, ethnocentrism, racism, building trust in cross-cultural settings, language, nonverbal communication |
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Institutional aspects: Higher education systems and their relations, intergovernmental relations, role of politics, role of international programs |
Conference Dates
6th - 7th October 2005
Registration
All registration fees include participation in
the conference program, entrance to all sessions, conference materials,
refreshments and luncheons, as well as a reception on Thursday, 6th
October.
The registration form includes details about making payments, which may be made through bank transfers or credit card payments. All payments are to be made in Singapore dollars to the organizer’s account.
Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration - S$220 / EUR 110
Deadline: July, 15th 2005
Regular Registration - S$250 / EUR 125
Conference Chairs
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Dr. Ong Siow Heng, Singapore Management University |
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Dr. Katrin Hansen, FH Gelsenkirchen |
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Dr. Martin Neubauer, FH JOANNEUM |
Conference Venue
Rendevous Hotel (opposite Singapore Management University)
Having moved to a new campus in 2005, SMU is situated in the heart of the civic, cultural and commercial district of Singapore.
Home to 2,200 students, SMU comprises four schools: the School of Business; the School of Accountancy; the School of Economics and Social Sciences; and the School of Information Systems, which has a partnership with IT-renowned Carnegie Mellon University. Apart from boasting state-of-the-art facilities and a world class curriculum, the school also seeks to forge long-term relationships between the academic world and commercial organizations.
Accommodation
Hotel Rendezvous
The official hotel for the conference is Hotel Rendezvous. Located adjacent to the new Singapore Management University campus, the luxurious four-star hotel is situated in the heart the Central Business District.
The hotel is a mere 20 minutes from Changi International Airport, and within walking distance of Dhoby Ghaut MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) station, Orchard Road, the Singapore Art Museum and Fort Canning Park.
Conference Room Rates
Single occupancy - S$125 nett (breakfast included)
Double occupancy - S$140 nett (breakfasts included)
Participants who bring their own laptops (with wireless card) will be able to access unlimited broadband connection to the Internet at S$5 per day from their rooms.
Accommodation can be booked by completing and faxing the Hotel Reservation Form directly to Hotel Rendezvous. Reservations are on a first come first served basis. To receive the convention rate, please indicate that you are attending the "Intercultural Communication Competence Conference". To reserve your room, a credit card reservation is recommended. The hotel has a 48 hour cancellation policy.
For inquiries, please contact:
Marsha Nathan
Assistant Sales Manager
9 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189559
Tel. (65) 6335 1707
Fax. (65) 6335 1888
marshanathan@rendezvous.com.sg
For registration please use the hotel registration form (Link).
About Singapore
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Singapore is truly a city like no other, a world of possibilities. With its friendly and welcoming people, state-of-the-art infrastructure and something new happening everyday, your stay will be a memorable mix-and-match of all the things you have always wanted to do. Come and enjoy countless fascinating experiences, and take away memories that are uniquely Singapore.
Other websites of interest
Tourist information www.visitsingapore.com
Subway Map www.smrtcorp.com/smrt/index_travel_time.htm
City Bus System www.sbstransit.com.sg/busGuide_index.htm