MINELRES: Call for Papers: ASN 2009 World Convention
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[A PDF of this announcement can be downloaded at www.nationalities.org]
Call for Papers
"Imagined Communities, Real Conflicts, and National Identities"
14th Annual World Convention of the
Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN)
International Affairs Building,
Columbia University, NY
Sponsored by the Harriman Institute
23-25 April 2009
www.nationalities.org
***Proposal deadline: 5 November 2008***
Contact information:
proposals must be submitted to:
[email protected] and [email protected]
100+ PANELS on the Balkans, Central Europe and the Baltics, Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Central Asia and Eurasia, the Caucasus,
Turkey, Afghanistan, China and surrounding territories
SPECIAL SECTIONS on
Theoretical Approaches to Nationalism and Empire
The Independence of Kosovo and Its Implications
The War in Georgia and Its Implications
THEMATIC Panels on
Islam and Politics, Genocide and Ethnic Violence, Anthropology of
Identity, Citizenship and Nationality, Religion, Language Politics,
Conflict Resolution, Autonomy, Gender, EU Integration, NATO Expansion,
Diaspora Politics, International Law, and many more�
AWARDS for Best Doctoral Student Papers
SCREENING of Recent Films and Documentaries
The ASN Convention, the most attended international and
inter-disciplinary scholarly gathering of its kind, welcomes proposals
on a wide range of topics related to national identity, nationalism,
ethnic conflict, state-building and the study of empires in
Central/Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Balkans, Eurasia,
and adjacent areas. Disciplines represented include political science,
history, anthropology, sociology, international studies, security
studies, economics, geography and geopolitics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, and related fields.
The Convention also features a section devoted to theoretical approaches
to nationalism, from any of the disciplines listed above. The papers in
this section need not be grounded in an area of the former Communist
bloc usually covered by ASN, provided that the issues examined are
relevant to a truly comparative understanding of nationalism-related
issues. In this vein, we are welcoming theory-focused and comparative
proposals, rather than specific case studies from outside
Central/Eastern Europe and Eurasia. A dozen panels are normally featured
in the Nationalism section.
In the wake of the dramatic events that have unfolded in late summer
2008, the Convention will also present a special section on �The War in
Georgia and its Implications.� The Convention is inviting paper, panel,
roundtable, or special presentation proposals on various aspects of the
conflict, as it relates to Georgia, the South Caucasus, the North
Caucasus, Ukraine, the �frozen� conflicts, Russian nationalism,
Russophone minorities in the �near abroad�, domestic politics, the Fate
of the �Coloured� Revolutions, NATO enlargement, US-Europe-Russia
relations, the European Union and related topics. A special section will
also be devoted to �The Independence of Kosovo and its Implications,�
with emphasis on Balkans post-war reconstruction, international law,
self-determination, ethnic conflicts, minority rights, regional security
and so forth.
Since 2005, the ASN Convention has acknowledged excellence in graduate
studies research by offering Awards for Best Doctoral Student Papers in
five sections: Russia/Ukraine/Caucasus, Central Asia/Eurasia, Central
Europe, Balkans, and Nationalism Studies. The winners at the 2008
Convention were Jesse Driscoll (Stanford U, Political Science) for
Russia/Ukraine/Caucasus, Sarah Cameron (History, Yale U) and Kristin
Fabbe (Political Science, MIT, US) for Central Asia/Eurasia/Turkey,
Helena Toth (Harvard U, History) for Central Europe, Valentina Burrai
(UC London, UK, Political Science) for the Balkans, and Lee Seymour
(Northwestern U, Political Science) for Nationalism Studies. Doctoral
student applicants whose proposals are accepted for the 2009 Convention,
who have not defended their dissertation by 1 November 2008, and whose
papers are delivered by the deadline, will automatically be considered
for the awards.
The 2009 Convention is also inviting submissions for documentaries or
feature films made within the past few years and available in DVD format
(either NTSC or PAL). Most films selected for the convention will be
screened during regular panel slots and will be followed by a discussion
moderated by an academic expert. Films on the 2008 Program included
Milosevic On Trial (Denmark, 2007), Nanking (US, 2007), Around Mostar,
the Bridge and Bruce Lee (Italy, 2007), Yippee (US, 2007) and The More
You Speak, The More You Cry (Greece, 2007).
The 2009 Convention invites proposals for INDIVIDUAL PAPERS or PANELS. A
panel includes a chair, three presentations based on written papers, and
a discussant. Proposals using an innovative format are encouraged.
Examples of new formats include a roundtable on a new book, in which the
author is being engaged by three discussants (twelve book panels were
featured in the 2008 Convention); a debate between two panelists over a
critical research or policy question, following rules of public
debating; or special presentations based on original papers where the
number of discussants is equal to or greater than the number of
presenters.
The 2008 Convention is also welcoming offers to serve as DISCUSSANT on a
panel to be created by the program committee from individual paper
proposals. The application to be considered as discussant can be
self-standing, or accompanied by an individual paper proposal.
There is NO APPLICATION FORM to fill out in order to send proposals to
the convention, BUT A FACT SHEET IS REQUIRED; TO BE DOWNLOADED AT
www.nationalities.org. All proposals and fact sheets must be sent by
email to Dominique Arel at both [email protected] and
[email protected].
INDIVIDUAL PAPER PROPOSALS must include the name, email and affiliation
of the author, a postal address for paper mail, the title of the paper,
a 500-word abstract and a 100-word biographical statement that includes
full references of your last or forthcoming publication, if applicable.
Long CVs will be rejected, as the bio statement must be sent in
narrative form, like a long paragraph. Graduate students must indicate
the title of their dissertation and year of projected defense. They can
also submit bibliographic information of a recent or forthcoming
publication.
PANEL PROPOSALS must include the title of the panel, a chair, three
paper-givers with the title of their papers, and a discussant; the name,
affiliation, email, postal address and 100-word biographical statements
of each participant and include full references of their last or
forthcoming publication, if applicable. Graduate students must indicate
the title of their dissertation, the year they join a doctoral program
and year of projected defense. A 500-word abstract of each paper is not
required for panel proposals.
PROPOSALS FOR FILMS OR VIDEOS must include the name, email and
affiliation of the author, a postal address for hard (paper mail), the
title of the film, name of director, country and year of production, a
500-word abstract of the theme of the film and a 100-word biographical
statement.
PROPOSALS USING AN INNOVATIVE FORMAT must include the title of the
panel, the names, emails, affiliations, postal addresses, 100-word
biographical statements of each participant (same specifications as
above) and a discussion on the proposed format.
INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS TO SERVE AS DISCUSSANT must include the name,
email, affiliation, postal address, a paragraph about the areas of
expertise of the proposed discussant, and a 100-word biographical
statement (same specifications as above).
All proposals must be included IN THE BODY OF A SINGLE EMAIL, except for
the FACT SHEET that must be attached. Attachments other than the Fact
Sheet will be accepted only if they repeat the content of the email
message/proposal, and if all the information is contained IN A SINGLE
ATTACHMENT. The reception of all proposals will be acknowledged
electronically (with some delay during deadline week, due to the high
volume of proposals).
Participants are responsible for covering all travel and accommodation
costs. Unfortunately, ASN has no funding available for panelists.
An international Program Committee will be entrusted with the selection
of proposals. Applicants will be notified in December 2008 or January
2009. Information regarding registration costs and other logistical
questions will be communicated afterwards.
The full list of panels from last year�s convention can be accessed at
http://www.nationalities.org/convention/pdfs/ASN_2008_final_program.pdf
The film lineup of last year�s convention can be accessed at
http://www.nationalities.org/convention/films.asp
The programs from past conventions, going back to 2001, are also online
at http://www.nationalities.org/convention/past.asp
Several dozen publishers and companies have had exhibits and/or
advertised in the Convention Program in past years. Due to
considerations of space, advertisers and exhibitors are encouraged to
place their order early. For information, please contact Convention
Executive Director Gordon N. Bardos ([email protected]).
We look forward to receiving your proposal!
The Convention organizing committee:
Dominique Arel, ASN President
Gordon N. Bardos, Executive Director
David Crowe, ASN Chair of Advisory Board
Sherrill Stroschein, Program Chair
Deadline for proposals: 5 November 2008 (to be sent to both
[email protected] AND [email protected])
The ASN convention�s headquarters are located at the:
Harriman Institute
Columbia University
1216 IAB
420 W. 118th St.
New York, NY 10027
212 854 8487 tel
212 666 3481 fax
[email protected]
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