[Discussion] Deadline Extended: Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium, 3-5 Nov. 2005

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

From: Eleni Bastea <ebastea@unm.edu>

Please note the extended deadline of 22 December 2004 for submission of
individual abstracts and panel proposals. All authors of abstracts and
panel proposals will be notified by mid-February 2005.

MODERN GREEK STUDIES ASSOCIATION
19th International Symposium

Dates: 3-5 November 2005

Location: The Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
tel. 312-726-7500
fax  312-917-1707
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CHIPHHH

Call for Papers

Abstracts for individual papers and proposals for entire panels are
invited on any aspect of contemporary Hellenic culture, literature,
language, history, society, politics, economics, and the arts. The
Program Committee is particularly interested in comparative approaches
that place the study of modern Hellenism in its wider geographical and
historical context, be it in the Balkans, the Mediterranean, the
European Union, global politics, Diaspora culture, past or present
history. Interdisciplinary explorations of a single issue from the
perspective of different fields across the humanities, social sciences,
and the arts are especially welcome. Among the topics that are of
particular interest for Symposium 2005 are the following: Greece,
Greeks, and Hellenism in the age of transnationalism (borders and
migrations, minorities, etc.); Greek-Ottoman history; new developments
with respect to Cyprus; assessment of the MGSA and the field of Modern
Greek Studies (including possible links between academic and non-
academic organizations).

All submissions will be judged on the basis of their individual merit.
The evaluation process will follow the principles of blind peer review:
the Program Committee members shall be informed of the author's identity
only after they have made the final selection. The decisions of the
Program Committee concerning submitted abstracts and panel proposals are
final and are not subject to appeal. Authors of rejected submissions may
not resubmit for Symposium 2005.

Those wishing to present a paper should submit a typed abstract of
250-400 words, either by mail or via e-mail (to mgsa@kent.edu). The
abstract should explain briefly the scope and focus of the proposed
topic as well as its broader significance. It should also provide a
basic idea of the methodology that the author intends to follow and of
his/her qualifications in addressing the topic. Lastly, it should list
the author's professional affiliation, postal address, e-mail address,
and telephone and fax number(s). If possible, authors should make their
audiovisual needs known at the time of submission. They will be asked
for final confirmation of audiovisual needs at the time of pre-
registration.

Proposals for entire panels of 4-5 members should include full abstracts
(that follow the above guidelines) and personal information for each
of the presenters. In addition, the panel organizer must submit a cover
statement of 250-400 words that provides an overall description of the
panel's topic and outlines the connections among the individual papers.
Panel organizers must ensure that their panel representation reflects
equitable gender balance.

The Program Committee adheres to a single-appearance policy:
participants may submit only one abstract, whether an abstract for an
individual presentation or one that is part of a panel. No presentation
may exceed 20 minutes. Under no circumstances will papers of absent
authors be read by others at the symposium.  Symposium participants are
expected to cover all their expenses and are therefore encouraged to
secure funding before submitting their abstracts or panel proposals.
Once their submissions have been accepted, participants will be required
to pay the pre-registration fee of US$70. Students will be required to
pay a reduced pre-registration fee. Pre-registration for speakers is due
15 July 2005 at the latest. If pre-registration fees have not been
received by the mid-July deadline, the Program Committee will cancel the
speaker's presentation. Refunds will not be provided in case of
cancellation after the pre-registration deadline.

Program Committee members are: Eleni Bastea, Peter Bien, Karen Emmerich,
Andreas Kalyvas, Tasoula Karakasidou, Andromache Karanika, Neni
Panourgia, Panagiotis Roilos, Lukas Tsitsipis, and Gonda Van Steen (chair).

Abstracts as well as inquiries about the Symposium may be submitted
either by e-mail or postal service to:
Prof. Victor Papacosma
MGSA Executive Director
Kent State University
P.O. Box 622
Kent, OH 44240
Tel. 330-672-7980
Fax 330-672-4025
E-mail: mgsa@kent.edu

The Modern Greek Studies Association, founded in 1968, is an
American-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of
modern Greek studies in the United States and Canada. It publishes the
Journal of Modern Greek Studies (Johns Hopkins University Press) and the
MGSA Bulletin.  Its publications also include the Census of Modern Greek
Literature, 1824-1987 (Dia M.L. Philippides, editor), and Greece in
Modern Times: An Annotated Bibliography of Works Published in English
(Stratos Constantinidis, editor). Information concerning the
Association, including membership, may be obtained from the MGSA
Executive Director or from the MGSA website at www.mgsa.org




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