24th Annual AIS Conference
Dates: Oct. 3-6, 2002
Location/Institution: Springfield, MO; Drury University
Theme: The Liberating Arts: Global Connections and Challenges
Subtopics: Liberating arts; integrative mindset; pedagogy of liberation;
cross-cultural communication; integrative team teaching; service learning as form
of liberation; study abroad programs; global citizenry and global involvement;
liberating arts and technology
Keynote(s): Dr. Susan C. Herring, "Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis:
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Studying Online Behavior"
Preconference Workshop: Creating an interdisciplinary model for general
education
Plenary and other special sessions: "Welcome to AIS"; book discussion
on Bernard Lewis's What Went Wrong
Fees: $275 for members; $315 for members
Conference Coordinator: Dr. Hue-Ping Chin, hchin@drury.edu, (417) 873-7427Hotel:
University Plaza Holiday Inn and Conference Center
Approximate number of attendees: 120