[Discussion] CfP: Mediterranean Encounters

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From: Amina Elbendary <ae252@cam.ac.uk>

Middle East Graduate Association
University of Cambridge

Mediterranean Encounters:
People, History and Literature

*Call for Papers*

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.


For more information please contact
Murat C. Menguc
Clare Hall, Cambridge CB3 9AL
Email: mm499@cam.ac.uk