Reaffirming Intellectual Rigor in Pursuit of Liberal Arts Research and Scholarship
May 16-17, 2024 at 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Introduction
Conference Topic Themes
Humanities
Languages, Literature, Linguistics, Pidgin and Creole Studies, Oral History, Public History, African American Art, African American Musical Traditions, Hip Hop, Rap, and Cultural Studies, Rap as a Form of Resistance and Oppression, Digital Humanities, New Literacies, Critical, Literary, and Contemporary Theories
Rhetoric & Composition
Rhetoric, Composition, Critical Discourse Analysis, English Language Teaching, and English Studies
Fine Arts
Studio Arts, Design Arts, Art History, Design History, Art Education, Music Industry, Music Education, Music Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, and Music History
Mass Communication
Philosophy of Communication, Communication Theories, Communication Technology and Society, Media Studies, Media Institutions, Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom, Organizational Communication and Public Relations, Science and Health Communication, Technical Communication
Education
Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Higher Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction
Social Sciences
African American History, History, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminal Justice Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Artificial Intelligence
Sciences
Studies in Physical, Earth, Life, Health, and Computer Sciences, Environmental and Electrical Engineering, and Physics and Math
Health and Sports Management
Public Health, Sports Management, E-Sports
Business
Business Administration and Marketing, Globalization and E-Commerce, and Entrepreneurship
Interdisciplinary
Immigration, Refugee, Diaspora, Social Movement Studies, Peace Studies, Sovereignty Movement Studies, Extended Learning, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Conference Inquiries
Some questions to consider when thinking about your topic and composing the abstract and paper are listed below:
- How do liberal arts disciplines define critical inquiry and critical thinking?
- How do disciplines in the liberal arts promote and foster critical inquiry and critical thinking?
- How do students in the liberal arts perceive critical inquiry and critical thinking?
- What impacts might artificial intelligence have on students’ critical inquiry and critical thinking in liberal arts disciplines?
Abstract Upload
Abstracts are due on Sunday, April 14, 2024 by 11:59 pm. Attach a brief bio, academic title and discipline, and academic or personal email address to Abstracts. Notification of Acceptance is Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Conference Registration and Fee Payment begin March 24, 2024.
Conference Registration and Fees
$275
Regular Registration
April 7, 2024 – May 4, 2024
What's included?
- Full Day Access
- Complimentary Refreshments
- Dietary Needs
- Sanitation Station
$135
Regular Registration
One-Day Conference Presenter/Attendee
April 7, 2024 – May 4, 2024
What's included?
- Full Day Access
- Complimentary Refreshments
- Dietary Needs
- Sanitation Station
On May 16, 2024-May 17, 2024, in-person registration for tags and bags will occur between 8:30 and 9:30 am., at the Benedict College David H. Swinton Campus Center. Complimentary Refreshments will be provided early morning and later afternoon on both days. Dietary needs considered with vegetarian choices for lunch on both days. The sanitation station will provide masks and hand sanitizer for presenters’ and attendees’ use during the conference.
Conference Registration and Fees
David H. Swinton Campus Center
1616 Oak Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Accommodation, Dining, and Attractions
Contact Information
For inquiries about the 2024 BCIIMC, please contact Dr. Victoria Batten at Victoria.Batten@benedict.edu and/or Dr. Amita Singh at Amita.Singh@benedict.edu.
