[Discussion] CONF./CFP- CECOB/ASN Special Convention, Italy, June 2002

[Gonul Pultar]

CONF./CFP- CECOB/ASN Special Convention, Italy, June 2002

Call for Papers

"Nationalism, Identity and Regional Cooperation:
Compatibilities and Incompatibilities"

Special Convention Centro per l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica
in association with ASN
Bologna University
Forl=EC, Italy, 4-9 June 2002

Deadline for Proposals: 31 January 2002

***SPECIAL SECTION ON CENTRAL ASIA***

The Centro per l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica, in association with
the Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN), is organizing a
Special Convention at the University of Bologna, Forli campus, in Italy, on
4-9 June 2002. This special event will be held shortly after the Seventh
Annual ASN World Convention, which is taking place on 11-13 April 2002 at
the Harriman Institute, Columbia University, New York. (The deadline for th=
e
New York ASN convention is already past). The Forl=EC Special Convention is
also being organized under the auspices of the Europe and Balkans
International Network (EBIN), and with the participation of the Italian
Association for Slavic Studies (AIS), the European Association for
Comparative Economic Systems (EACES), Bologna University, and the
Municipality of Forl=EC.

The Centro per l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica/ASN Special Convention
will feature several dozen panels on the Balkans, the Baltics, the Caucasus=
,
central Europe, Central Asia, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, as well as thematic
panels on nationalism, conflict resolution, democratization, demography,
language issues, geography, interpretations of history, ethnicity in film
and literature, and theoretical approaches to the nation. It will be the
biggest international scholarly convention on the European continent for
experts on nationalism, identity and regional co-operation of Central
Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and the Balkans.

The general theme was chosen in order to stimulate extensive discussions an=
d
diverse approaches among international scholars, area specialists and polic=
y
experts. The three key words in the theme, "Nationalism, Identity and
Regional Cooperation," can be approached both from the perspective of their
interaction and for their specific features, by emphasizing their
historical, political, cultural, literary, linguistic, economic, social,
legal, anthropological, and geopolitical aspects. For instance, the needs o=
f
an economy as regards cooperation or autarky could be tackled either by
taking into consideration current events, or by examining past experiences,
or by in-depth analysis of one country in particular. The same applies to
all disciplines. Organizers are thus inviting proposals covering a wide
range of approaches and topics touching upon the compatibilities and
incompatibilities arising from the interplay of nationalism, identity and
regional cooperation.

Proposals are invited for either complete panels or individual paper
proposals, and should normally involve the presentation of prepared papers.
Special consideration will be given to panels reporting on recent field or
archival research, especially those that include presentations by advanced
graduate students and/or junior faculty. The Program Committee also
encourages the submission of panel proposals that include both women and
men. Proposals for roundtables, i.e. of panels containing presentations not
based on papers, should be submitted only when the topic clearly justifies
this format.

Please observe the following restrictions on panel/roundtable participation=
:
o No participant may present more than one paper at the convention
o No participant may appear more than twice in the convention program

Proposals can be emailed to the Program Chairs at prgchair@spbo.unibo.it.
Application forms, as well as full convention information, are available on
the web at www.eurobalk.net.

For the special convention 2002, proposals partly or entirely revolving
around video, film, or audio-visual material (including slides and
PowerPoint presentations) are strongly encouraged. As a rule, the conventio=
n
intends to show video or film material produced within the past year or two=
=2E
Throughout the convention, one or two of the convention meeting rooms will
be exclusively devoted to the screening of video material. All suggestions
and proposals should be sent to the Chair of the Video/Film Section, Andrea
Brandani (brando@spbo.unibo.it).

LOCATION
The Special Convention will be held at Faculty of Political Sciences, Forl=
=EC
Campus, Italy.

PANEL STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION
The Special Convention organized by the Centro per l'Europa centro-oriental=
e
e balcanica will be held at the Faculty of Political Science in Forl=EC dur=
ing
the first week of June 2002. The opening session will be held in the "Aula
Magna" of the Department of Political Science, with a keynote address by an
Italian policy maker or a prominent scholar on intercultural co-operation i=
n
the Adriatic basin area. The participants will be treated to a reception of
welcome hosted by the Mayor of Forl=EC at the Town Hall.

The Convention will consist of four days of panels (June 5-8) structured
into sessions. Trips to historical towns will also be organized on the days
immediately preceding (June 4) and following (June 9) the panels. Among the
suggested destinations is Ravenna, at only 45 minutes by car from Forl=EC,
which makes a leisurely visit and an enjoyable afternoon possible. For
Florence and Venice, considering the greater distance, we suggest a day tri=
p
that could be organized either on June 4 or June 9.

Among the innovations of the Special Convention will be the greater length
of time devoted to the morning sessions. As a consequence, the morning
panels will last three hours and the participants will be able to discuss
the themes at greater depth, facilitating the exchange of opinions and
experiences among American, Italian, and Eastern European scholars.

Convention registration will be held on June 5, between 9-12. The first
session is scheduled for June 5 at 2 PM. On June 6-8, the morning panels
will begin at 9 AM, with sessions running between 9-12, 2-4, and 4.30-6.30.

PROPOSALS
The vast majority of proposals are expected to be sent by e-mail to the
Program Chairs, but proposals sent by fax or regular mail are also accepted=
=2E

The convention's coordinates are the following:
Email: e-mail: prgchair@spbo.unibo.it
Postal Address: Via Sigismongo Marchesi 12 - 47100 Forl=EC - Italy
Phone +39/0543/21995
Fax +39/0543/376879

REGISTRATION
Registration fees are 40Euro for ASN, AIS, EACES or EBIN members, $60 for
non-members ($30 for east European non-members) and $25 for students. All
panel participants have to pre-register by 15 May 2002. Non-panel
participants are also urged to pre-register early. Please note that the
Convention will be unable to refund pre-registerees after 15 May 2002.
Pre-registration by panel participants and attendees can be done
electronically, by fax, or by regular mail. A registration form may be
downloaded at www.eurobalk.net or may be requested from Marcella Del Vecchi=
o
(delvecc@spbo.unibo.it).

FUNDING
Participants are responsible for seeking their own funds to cover all trave=
l
and accommodation costs. Some grants are available to participants coming
from eastern-central and Balkan Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Centra=
l
Asia.

ACCOMMODATION
A list of hotels is available at www.eurobalk.net.
Participants and attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve as early as
possible.

ADVERTISEMENTS/EXHIBITORS
Publishers and companies are invited to exhibits and/or advertised in the
Special Convention Program. Due to considerations of space, advertisers and
exhibitors are encouraged to place their order early. For information,
please contact Beatrice Capacci (capacci@spbo.unibo.it).

CONVENTION PAPERS
The convention papers will be available for sale at the Convention for 2Eur=
o
apiece.

WEB SITE. Our website (www.eurobalk.net) provides continuously updated
information on the Special Convention and on activities of the Centro per
l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica.

We look forward to seeing you at the convention!

Program Chairs: Stefano Bianchini, David Crowe, Francesco Privitera
Via Sigismondo Marchesi 12
47100 Forl=EC - Italy
Phone:+39/0543/21995
Fax: +39/0543/376879
e-mail:prgchair@spbo.unibo.it

Conventions directors: Dominique Arel, Beatrice Capacci, Marcella Del Vecch=
io
Via Sigismondo Marchesi 12
47100 Forl=EC - Italy
Phone:+39/0543/21995
Fax: +39/0543/376879
e-mail: delvecc@spbo.unibo.it

Proposals must be sent by e-mail to prgchair@spbo.unibo.it
Contract for book exhibit space must be sent by e-mail to delvecc@spbo.unib=
o.it
Advertising on the Convention program must be sent by e-mail to
capacci@spbo.unibo.it

For any other information pleased contact Beatrice Capacci or Marcella Del
Vecchio
Phone:+39/0543/21995 - Fax 39/0563/376879