[Discussion] Mediterranean Encounters

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

*Mediterranean Encounters: People, History and Literature Mediterranean
Encounters: People, History and Literature *

	
The Mediterranean world has a rich history of encounters between peoples
of various cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Given the often
contentious nature of current discourse on the region, it is beneficial
to adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to its study. In association
with the Center for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and
Humanities, the Middle East Graduate Association of the University of
Cambridge is hosting this conference to bring together studies on the
exchange and interaction between various peoples within the
Mediterranean in the areas of trade, culture, literature and relations
of power.

The conference will be organized along several main themes: European and
Middle Eastern historiography of the Mediterranean, the Mediterranean as
a trade zone, relations of power within the Mediterranean and the
Mediterranean in literature and culture.

Papers in English on these and related themes concerning the
Mediterranean from the ancient to the modern period are encouraged. The
conference particularly encourages the participation of scholars at an
early stage in their careers. Panels are expected to include three
papers each lasting around twenty minutes with ten minutes for
discussion. Abstracts of 200 words are expected by *1 December 2004.*
The conference will be held in Cambridge on 11-12 February 2005. Please
include clear contact details, academic affiliation and title of paper.
Limited funding opportunities will be available in support of participants.

	Murat C. Menguc
University of Cambridge
Clare Hall, Cambridge
CB3 9AL, United Kingdom

Email: murat_menguc@myway.com <mailto:murat_menguc@myway.com>