[Discussion] CONF./CFP- ESCAS 9th Annual Conference, Krakow, Poland, Sept. 12-14, 2005

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CONF./CFP- ESCAS 9th Annual Conference, Krakow, Poland, Sept. 12-14, 2005

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Call for Papers

European Society for Central Asian Studies Ninth Conference on Central
Asia:
The Local, the Regional and the Global

12-14 September 2005

Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland

The European Society for Central Asia Studies invites panel and paper
proposals for the Ninth Conference, to be held in the historical city of
Krakow, Poland. The event will be co-organized by the Institute of Orient=
al
Philology of the Jagiellonian University and the Foundation "Institute fo=
r
Strategic Studies".

The proposed overarching theme for the conference is the interconnection =
of
local, regional and global trends throughout time and space. For centurie=
s
Central Asia has functioned as a link between various regions, most notab=
ly
the Middle East, South Asia and China. Developments in Central Asia have
not
only had their impact on these adjacent regions. Central Asia itself has
been exposed to various regional and global influences throughout its
history, amongst others leading to shifts in the importance of Central
Asia.
Following a period where Central Asia represented one of major global
centres, the region turned into a periphery during the era of colonialism
and imperialism. As a result of recent political and economic
reconfigurations and the ruptures associated with transformation processe=
s
in the wider region, Central Asia regained its focal position in the
political, economic and cultural considerations. This new attention to th=
e
region is at the same time closely related to a modern globalizing
world, in
which rapid transformation processes take place at an increasing speed.
These developments, however, have their historical roots, local and
regional
backgrounds and repercussions. The shifts in the centrality of Central As=
ia
are manifested in various domains of the socio/political and cultural
developments and are not new to the region, which in the past was one of
the
major global continuums.
Central Asia's linkages and their impulses will be highlighted in the
discussions during the conference and analysed from various angles
throughout time and space.

Panels and paper topics relating to all aspects of humanities and social
sciences on Central Asia are welcome in particular such as:

  - history & archaeology;
  - sociology & anthropology;
  - language &  literature;
  - religion & philosophy;
  - folklore studies & ethnography;
  - civil society & human rights;
  - political sciences & economics;
  - environment & development;
  - regional, cross-regional & trans-national studies.

The geographic domain of Central Asia according to the definition of the
ESCAS covers contemporary Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenista=
n,
Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Northern Iran, Northern Afghanistan, North-Western
China, Trans-Caspia and South Siberia.

Submissions of pre-organized panels and roundtable proposals are strongly
encouraged and will be given some preference in the selection process.
Individual papers are also welcome and will be assigned by the Organizer =
to
an appropriate panel.
Attendees who do not wish to present a paper but would like to be a
chair/discussant are most welcome. Please indicate your preference upon
pre-registration.

1. Modalities:

Venue: historical buildings of the one of the eldest universities of Euro=
pe
Collegium Novum & Collegium Maius.

Language: English. No translation facilities will be provided.

2. Submission of Proposals

Program limitations: Each participant may present only one paper at the
conference. Each paper presentation should not exceed 20 minutes. The
presenters are encouraged to prepare and bring with them handouts or any
other materials for distribution, as the Organizers will not be able to
provide photocopying or computer services.

To ensure a broad and active participation, any individual should appear =
at
maximum at two panels as a chair or a discussant.

Commitment to participate: When submitting a proposal, the Organizers
assume
a serious intention to participate. This includes also undertake steps to
obtain necessary travel permissions and visas.  Please remember that as
of 1
May 2004 Poland has joined the European Union and visa requirements have
changed. Should you need any information (www.msz.gov.pl) or visa support=
,
the Organizers must be informed together with submission of a proposal.
Once the proposal has been accepted, the participation must be confirmed.

Submission format:

  - An abstract and a brief CV for individual papers, including contact
details, in particular e-mail address/fax number.
  - A panel programme incl. abstracts and brief CVs of contributors.
Only English language electronic submissions will be accepted in the MS
Word
format.

Ensuring quality proposals: Since the selection process may be competitiv=
e,
the presenters and panel organizers are expected to ensure the proper
quality of papers, including submission formats for abstracts and final
papers according to academic standards and publishable quality. The
Organizers plan to produce a book of abstracts and subsequently a
publication of conference proceedings (see attached excellent models of
Abstract and Paper Guidelines kindly made available by the Central Eurasi=
an
Studies Society).

Equipment: Together with the proposals, the author is asked to indicate t=
he
need for audio-visual equipment and the technical
specifications/requirements. This is an important notification as the
Organizers may not be able to accommodate all requests. Should the
equipment
request be changed/abandoned, please inform immediately the Organizers.

Panels:

Pre-organized panels should be thematically coherent and should include:

  - a title
  - a programme/abstracts
  - details of panel chair and discussant(s) as well as participants.

Pre-organized panels should include not more than five presentations,
should
identify a chair and discussants. Panel organizers are also very much
encouraged to ensure funding for participants Central Asia, Caucasus and
Afghanistan.

Roundtables:

Organized as open discussions, the proposals can refer to presentations
made
by/on organizations, research initiatives, network groups, curricula etc.

Publication of conference papers:

The Organizers plan to publish conference proceedings/papers, pending
availability of funds. The presenters are requested to preliminarily
indicate the interest in including their papers in the volume upon
submission.

3. Schedule of Key dates:

Submission of proposals: 31 October 2004

Notification of acceptance: 1 January 2005

Pre-registration: 15 January 2005

Submission of papers to the panel chair and discussants       31 July 200=
5

4. Registration

Pre-registration is necessary for accommodation needs and limited space a=
t
the conference facilities. Upon pre-registration, there will be provided
detailed information about accommodation standards and possibilities.

Conference fee is set for Euro 40.00, for students Euro 20, payable to th=
e
indicated bank account at pre-registration:

Bank BPH, Oddzial w Krakowie,  ul. Golebia 24,  31-007 Krak=F3w
45 1060 0076 0000 3100 0037  8244.

5. Travel and Accommodation

Travel

Krakow can be reached directly by air from Budapest, Chicago, Copenhagen,
Frankfurt, London, Munich, New York, Paris, Prague, Tel Aviv, Vienna and
Zurich. With the development of cheap carriers it is worthwhile to explor=
e
those airline, which provide such services. The airport Krakow-Balice is
about 15 km outside Krakow. You can take an airport bus or taxi to the
centre of Krakow. Otherwise one can fly through Warsaw and reach Krakow b=
y
intercity train (2,5 hrs).  There are also some international train
connections (www.pkp.com.pl) and numerous international coaches
(www.eurobus.pl).

Accommodation

Dormitories

The primary accommodations for conference attendees are Student Hostels
where about 100 rooms were preliminarily booked at a price of about Euro =
25
incl. Continental breakfast. Those interested in using the hostels should
contact the Organizer not later than 31 October 2004.

Hotels

Krakow has several hotels in different price categories and standards
ranging from Euro 35 single room incl. breakfast up to Euro 150 incl.
breakfast. Reservations in those hotels should be made individually by
looking up the Krakow hotels web-page address:
http://www.warsawhotel.com/krak=F3w-hotels.htm or ORBIS travel agent:
http://www.orbis.pl. These are individual arrangements and the organizers
will not be responsible for any inconveniences or financial issues.

Support for covering costs of participation

NOTE: The Organizers DOES NOT have funds to support the costs of conferen=
ce
participation. Participants are strongly advised to seek their own fundin=
g
from own institutions or grant-giving organizations.

As a special incentive for participants from Central Asia, Caucasus and
Afghanistan, the Organizers will try to seek funds to cover the
accommodation costs at the Student Hostel.

Special facilities for handicapped are unfortunately not available in all
conference venues.

Sightseeing tours will be organized.

Correspondence address:

ESCAS IX
Institute of Oriental Philology
Jagiellonian University
Al. Mickiewicza 9/11
31-120 Krakow
Poland

Fax: 04812 4226793

E-mail: escas9th@vela.filg.uj.edu.pl


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