[Discussion] CFP. CONF.: Re-Viewing Bodies, August 3-5, 2005, Dublin
Sule Tarakcioglu
suletar@bilkent.edu.tr
Wed, 09 Mar 2005 09:20:33 -0800
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Re-Viewing Bodies:
>Embodiment, Process and Change
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>C O N F E R E N C E T H E M E
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>This year's IVSA conference focuses on ways in which the human body
>is visualised not only as an object by others, but also as an active
>subject through the process of self-reflexion. Researchers have
>bodies too, something we often ignore. The complex ways in which
>bodies see and are seen assume particular importance when
>considering social issues. Visual sociology has a lot to contribute
>in helping define and understand:
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>The body has been examined far more as an object of adornment than
>as a resource and expression of culture and social life, but it's
>hard to imagine studies of the latter that do not rest, at some
>point, on the concept and material substance of human bodies.
>Without the "body," we don't have "age," "race," or "gender," and we
>might also loose site of "social class" as we know it. Additionally
>the old Enlightenment anchor points of Cartesian dualism and notions
>of the individual as a sovereign entity have been increasingly
>subjected to sustained critique over the past two decades from a
>variety of theoretical frameworks.
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>The body is no longer treated as a neutral container through which
>social action is given corporeal form, but more as a key site in the
>production and re-production of multiple identities through a
>multitude of social practices and relations: bio-politics,
>disciplinary practices, classificatory schemas, gendered
>socialization, fashion, desire, veneration and domination,
>aesthetics and ascetics, consumption and denial, health and
>degeneration, sex and sexuality, as well as the growth of
>bio-technology and cybernetics to name but a few.
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>The 2005 Conference of the IVSA will bring together these and
>related strands of inquiry, expression and reflection: about how we
>think about bodies, culture and society; about how bodies look; and
>about how they are seen, materially and symbolically. We would
>welcome papers and presentations that explore the ways in which the
>body is visualised and the visual is embodied in either contemporary
>or historical forms. Proposals that feature bodies through visual
>formats such as photo essays, videos, multi-media presentations,
>installations, and performances are particularly solicited.
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>O T H E R T O P I C S A N D I S S U E S
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>In addition to this year's theme we welcome papers which discuss
>methodological and theoretical issues within visual sociology more
>generally.
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>>T I M E A N D P L A C E: "Re-Viewing Bodies" will be held
>>August 3-5 at Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland.
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>>P A R T I C I P A N T S : IVSA conferences attract scholars from
>>around the world and from sociology, anthropology, journalism, the
>>arts, cultural studies, education, design and other disciplines who
>>work with film, video, still photography and multi-media imagery in
>>examining culture and social life.
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>>C O N F E R E N C E F O R M A T : IVSA conferences are
>>stimulating - both visually and intellectually -- and extremely
>>collegial. They reflect a balance of plenary and small group
>>sessions, workshops, panels, exhibits, and special events. Most
>>sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes with 3-4 presentations of
>>15-20 minutes each. All sessions feature time for open discussion.
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>>S U B M I T T I N G P R O P O S A L S : Proposals are welcomed
>>for individual papers, workshops and organized sessions that report
>>on or embody visual studies of culture and social life. We
>>especially encourage proposals related directly to the conference
>>theme or that focus on one or more of the following topics:
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>> * dressed bodies
>> * deviant bodies
>> * performing bodies
>> * visualizing HIV/AIDS bodies
>> * changing bodies
>> * beautiful bodies?
>> * embodying social change
>> * bodies in space
>> * bodies in time
>> * bodies in celluloid & pixels
>> * consuming bodies
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>>The deadline for submitting proposals is March 18, 2005. Submit
>>your proposal on-line by clicking the "Proposals" tab under the
>>"Conference" home page on the IVSA web site:
>>http://www.visualsociology.org/
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>>R E G I S T R A T I O N : On-line registration for "The Thought of
>>the Eye" will be available through the IVSA web site:
>>http://www.visualsociology.org/
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>>A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N : Additional
>>information about submitting proposals, presentation formats,
>>lodging, travel arrangements, and local attractions will be
>>distributed through the IVSA Listserv and posted on the IVSA web
>>site: http://www.visualsociology.org/ The IVSA web site has
>>information about how to subscribe to the IVSA Listserv. We
>>STRONGLY encourage anyone interested in attending the conference to
>>subscribe to the IVSA Listserv. This is by far the best way to
>>receive timely updates about the Conference, scheduling revisions,
>>and notification of special events.
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>>If you have questions or comments about the conference, please contact:
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>>Dr Andrew Loxley, IVSA 2005 Conference Chair
>>Director DEd Programme, Education Department
>>University of Dublin, Trinity College
>>Dublin D2
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>>PH: 00353 (0)1 608 1587
>>EMAIL: loxleya@tcd.ie
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>>T R A V E L A N D L O D G I N G
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>>The great advantage of the conference being held in Trinity College
>>Dublin is that it is located right in the centre of the city and
>>very easy to find. Ask any tourist for directions if you get lost!
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>>The following is a brief description of how to navigate your way to
>>Trinity via some of the more common points of entry into Ireland
>>complete with accompanying websites. Also included are urls to sites
>>concerned with accommodation, transport around Dublin and things to
>>do and see.
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>>By Plane
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>>As far as international airports go, Dublin airport is quite small
>>and so not too frustrating or confusing for a first time visitor to
>>Ireland. It is approximately 13 km (or 30 to 40 minutes contingent
>>upon the traffic) from the city centre and there is always a good
>>quantity of buses and taxis, but unfortunately no direct rail link.
>>Without wanting to be seen to endorsing any company, the 'aircoach'
>>bus service is probably one of the quickest and most comfortable and
>>will drop you right outside Trinity College. For the more
>>adventurous there is also car hire at the airport, but it can be
>>expensive and the traffic around Dublin can get very congested -
>>especially when it rains!
>>http://www.dublin-airport.com
>>http://www.aircoach.ie/
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>>By Sea
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>>For those of you coming by sea two main points of entry which are
>>close to Dublin each served by a different ferry company. There is a
>>third ferry port you can use but this is in the town Rosslare
>>approximately 70 miles south of the city. Information about these
>>ports and ferry schedules can be found at the following urls:
>>http://www.dublinport.ie
>>http://www.dlharbour.ie
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>>Getting Around Dublin
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>>One of the advantages of Dublin is that despite its size, it has a
>>very compact city centre in which you can find most tourist
>>attractions (museums, art galleries, hotels, pubs, shops and so on).
>>As such most places can be accessed without the need for vehicles,
>>but it is advisable to buy a good map as the topography of the city
>>can be a bit idiosyncratic. There are plenty of taxis and buses as
>>well as the recently opened LUAS network - basically a tramway - and
>>DART train service which runs from the south to the north via the
>>coast. Further information about public transport (buses and trains)
>>in Dublin and across Ireland can be found at:
>>http://www.cie.ie
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>>Things to do and see
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>>There is no shortage of things to do in Dublin whether it is erudite
>>'high' culture or the sensuous pleasure of 'low' culture - I'll let
>>you decide what kind of attraction or activity falls in which
>>category. The following are some urls to give you a flavour of what
>>kind of eating, drinking, seeing, listening, touching and smelling
>>activities are available:
>>http://www.guidetodublin.com
>>http://www.dublinks.com
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>>For those of you who are planning to go beyond Dublin there are also
>>a vast wealth of diverse and interesting places to visit in Ireland.
>>The following url belongs to the Irish tourist board and will give a
>>you a good idea of where to go and what to see.
>>http://www.ireland.ie
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>>Where to stay
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>>As with Dublin's cultural life, there is no shortage of
>>accommodation ranging from simple (and cheap) hostels through to
>>very ornate (and expensive) five star hotels and everything
>>in-between. A good url to explore various options is the Irish
>>tourist board (given above). However, despite the good range of
>>choice it is advisable to book your accommodation early given that
>>the conference is taking place during the height of the tourist
>>season. Also try:
>>http://dublin.goireland.com
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Jay Mechling
<jemechling@ucdavis.edu>