
Dr. Robert Shuter, a research professor at Arizona State
University Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and professor emeritus at
Marquette University, is a pioneer and thought leader in intercultural
communication studies.
With more than 90 publications on intercultural
communication, Dr. Shuter has devoted his most recent research to exploring the
impact of new media on intercultural communication.
He is executive director and
founder of the Center for Intercultural New Media Research, a scholarly network
of over 375 research associates in 55 countries.
Keynote Address: Intercultural New Media Studies: The New Frontier in
Intercultural Communication
Abstract: Dr. Shuter's keynote presentation examines the
impact of new media on intercultural communication. It explores the influence of new media on
crucial dynamics of intercultural communication, including their potential for
increasing intercultural dialogue and reducing conflict across cultures.