[Discussion] CFP: Cultural Studies Association (10/15/05; 4/19/06-4/22/06)

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From: Leerom Medovoi <medovoi@pdx.edu>

THE FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING of the CULTURAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION (U.S.)
Washington. D.C. (George Mason University, Arlington campus) April
19-22, 2006

The Cultural Studies Association (U.S.) invites participation in its Fourth
Annual Meeting from all areas and on all topics of relevance to Cultural
Studies, including but not limited to literature, history, sociology, geography,
anthropology, communications, popular culture, cultural theory, queer studies,
critical race studies, feminist studies, postcolonial studies, media and film
studies, material culture studies, performance and visual arts studies.

The conference this year will feature plenary sessions on the culture of science
and technology, cultural studies and the social sciences, and global cities and
citizenship.

We welcome proposals in the following categories:

1: INDIVIDUAL PAPERS:

Proposals for individual papers are due by October 15, and should be submitted
at http://www.csaus.pitt.edu/conf/submit.php?cf=3
Successful submission will be acknowledged. If you do not receive an
acknowledgement within 24 hours, please resubmit. The acknowledgement will
say that your proposal has been "successfully submitted," which does NOT mean
your proposal has been accepted.

All paper proposals require:

a. The name, email address, institutional affiliation of the author, entered on
the website.

b. A 500 word abstract for the 20 minute paper entered on the website.

c. Any needed audio-visual equipment must be noted following the abstract in
that space on the site.


2. PRECONSTITUTED SESSIONS:

Preconstituted paper sessions, roundtable* sessions, or workshops.* These should
NOT be submitted on this website, but should be sent to csaus@pitt.edu with the
words "Session Proposal" in the subject line. Session proposals are due by
October 15th. All proposals will be acknowledged, but please allow at least two
business days before inquiring.

All session proposals require:

a. The name, email address, phone number, and institutional affiliation of the
proposer.

b. A 500 word overview of the session, identifying the type of session proposed.
 For paper sessions, also include 500 word abstracts of each of the papers:
maximum, four papers per session; minimum three papers per session.

c. The names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations of each
participant.

d. A request for any needed audio-visual equipment. All AV equipment must be
requested with the proposal.


3. SEMINAR PROPOSALS.  Due: October 15.

The conference will again feature a series of seminars. Seminars are small-group
(maximum 15 individuals) discussion sessions for which participants write brief
"position papers" that are circulated prior to the conference. Those wishing to
lead seminars are encouraged to submit a proposal.

All seminar proposals require:

a. A 500 word overview of the topic designed to attract participants as well as
the following:

b. The name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and institutional
affiliation of the leader proposing the seminar.

c. A brief bio or one page CV of the leader proposing the seminar.

d. A request for any needed audio-visual equipment. All AV equipment must be
requested with the proposal. Since seminars typically involve discussion of
previously circulated papers, such requests must be explained.

Seminar proposals should be sent to:

May Joseph, Assoc. Prof. Global Studies
Pratt Institute
may.joseph@earthlink.net




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