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Division Awards 2001

Top Papers

Presented at the Division business meeting

May 25, 2001, Washington D.C., USA

Intercultural Communication:

"Universals and Divergences in Perceived Politeness: A Comparison of Native and Non-native Speakers of English," Tetsuharu Koyama and Scott Jacobs (U of Arizona, Tucson).

Development Communication:

"Integrating Theories of New Social Movements and Participatory Communication for Development," Robert Huesca (Trinity U, San Antonio).

International Communication:

"Erasing Blackness: Media Construction of Race and Mi Familia, the First Puerto Rican Situation Comedy with a Black Family," Yeidy M. Rivero (U of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio).

Top Student Papers

Intercultural Communication:

"Conceptualizing the Essential Components of Social Exchange: Cross-Cultural Implications for Marital Satisfaction and Commitment," Karadeen Y. Kam (U of Arizona, Tucson).

International Communication:

"Guarded Gates to the Forbidden City: The Internet in China," Helen Sun (Florida State U, Tallahassee).

Top Doctoral Dissertation Awards

Intercultural Communication: Richard Wilkins (U of Massachusetts)
International/Development Communication: Gery M. Alumit (Michigan State U)
International Communication: Sandra G. Carter (U of Texas, Austin)

By-laws

Rules governing awards are covered in ARTICLE VI of the division by-laws:

ARTICLE VI: AWARDS

In addition to the Top Paper awards in Intercultural, Development  and International Communication,  the ICD may institute additional awards for scholarly performance.  All awards will be judged by a three panel committee of  peers  appointed by the Chair.  The Chair will announce a Call for nominations and procedures for nomination in the ICA newsletter. Nominations will include a cover letter stating why the person should be recognized by the ICD, the nominee's vitae, and  letters of recommendation.  The nature of the award will depend on ICD funds.


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