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<P>CULTURE & INTERNATIONAL HISTORY IV</P>
<P>Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt/Main, F.R.G.</P>
<P>19 - 21 December 2008</P>
<P>The Center for North American Studies, the Historische Seminar of the Johann
Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, and the Institute for Cultural
Diplomacy, Berlin, invite proposals for the fourth symposium dedicated to the
study of the role of culture in international relations. Possible themes include
but are not exclusively limited to the social and psychological structure of
diplomacy; the demise of the West as a center of cultural diplomacy; the role of
NGOs and private individuals in the making of an international order; long-term
strategies and developments of cultural relations; alternative visions of
modernity; rooted cosmopolitanism. Interested scholars may consult the
publications emerging from previous conferences, including Culture and
International History (2003) and Decentering America (2007).</P>
<P>Culture and International History IV will take place at the Campus Westend of
the Johann Wolfgang-Universität Frankfurt am Main</P>
<P>(Germany) from December 19 to 21, 2008. The city features several operas,
theaters, a historical district and a large downtown shopping area besides
seasonal attractions. It is easily accessible by airplane, train or car.
Frankfurt airport is the second largest in Europe and the central hub for
numerous international airlines. Participants arriving from overseas will fly
into Frankfurt airport, then take the train and subway to campus.</P>
<P>To be fully considered proposals must arrive by Monday, March 31, 2008.
Proposals should include: paper title and abstract, and a one-page vita of the
participant. Proposals for panels will likewise be considered
(chair/commentator, three panelists). Pending approval, speakers may apply for
funds to help defray their travel costs and accommodation. Participants who have
an interest in the topic and would like to attend the conference without
delivering a paper are welcome and should likewise contact the organizers. The
conference fee is Euro 50 per person and includes participation, snacks and
beverages. The costs for accommodations in two nearby hotels across from the
campus range between Euro 79 and Euro 125 per person/night and single room.</P>
<P>Please submit proposals and questions via email to:</P>
<P>Jessica Gienow-Hecht & Mark Donfried:
<cih@culturaldiplomacy.org></P></FONT></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>