The Institute of Cross-Cultural Studies (ICCS) is delighted to host Gwen Bouvier, Distinguished Professor at Shanghai International Studies University, for two insightful academic events. We warmly invite you to attend.
Workshop: Navigating SSCI Publication: Developing Research with a Genuine Contribution to Literature
Publishing in top-tier SSCI journals can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. In this practical workshop, Professor Bouvier shares insider insights from her experience as both a published author and co-editor of a leading international journal (see attached flyer).
Participants will learn how to:
Develop research that makes a real contribution to the field
Identify and target the right journals for publication
Craft manuscripts with genuine contribution and strong scholarship
Navigate rejection, avoid predatory journals, and handle publication pressure
Public Lecture: Cancel Culture and Trigger-Ready Fragmented Interest Groups
In this distinguished lecture, Professor Bouvier applies Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis to examine hashtags supporting or criticizing Johnny Depp or Amber Heard in their 2022 trial. Her analysis explores how "trigger-ready" interest groups become activated by perceived transgressions, suggesting that cancel campaigns relate less to actual transgressions and more to how these fragmented groups become mobilized (see attached flyer).
About Professor Gwen Bouvier:
Gwen Bouvier (PhD, University of Wales) is Distinguished Professor at Shanghai International Studies University. Her research investigates digital communication, social media interaction, and identity politics online. She has published widely on discourse, multimodality, and online communication, and serves as associate chief editor for Social Semiotics while sitting on several other leading international editorial boards.
We look forward to your participation in these engaging and thought-provoking events.
