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Small Nations, Big Neighbours
British Association for Canadian Studies /
New Zealand Studies Association
Joint Annual Conference
University of Kent, Canterbury
11–14 April 2005
Call for papers
The British Association for Canadian Studies (BACS) and the New
Zealand Studies Association (NZSA) are pleased to announce that they
will hold a joint annual conference at the University of Kent in
Canterbury in April 2005. [This is the 30th Annual Conference of BACS
and the 12th Annual conference of NZSA].
Proposals for 20-minute papers, to be presented in either English or
French, are invited from any single disciplinary or multidisciplinary
viewpoint on the theme of ‘Small Nations, Big Neighbours’ in relation
to Canada and New Zealand. Small Nations in this context may be
conceptualised not only in terms of nation-states (Canada, New
Zealand, etc) but also in terms of ‘stateless’ nations (Quebec, First
Nations/Indigenous Peoples, etc). Big Neighbours can equally be
conceptualised in broader terms (USA, Australia, Anglophone &
Francophone Canadians, the UK, East-Asia, and the South Pacific). The
interrelationship between small nations and big neighbours is
multidimensional and dynamic, involving a complex interplay of
factors affecting the political, social and cultural fabric of the
relevant peoples and nations involved. This conference aims to draw
together these complexities in a lively, multi- and
inter-disciplinary debate and discussion. Papers that consider both
Canada and New Zealand are especially welcomed.
Enquiries and Proposals for Papers to:
Jodie Robson, BACS Administrator
21 George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LD
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 131 662 1117
Fax: +44 (0) 131 662 1118
Email: [log in to unmask]
Proposals in the form of an abstract of 200-300 words and a
one-paragraph CV (including email address, institutional affiliation
and postal address), preferably by email, should be submitted to the
BACS Administrator by 1 December 2005 at the latest. Please do not
send complete papers or CVs longer than one paragraph. All
submissions will be acknowledged by email.
Postgraduate students are especially welcome to submit a proposal and
there will be a concessionary conference fee for students. BACS
regrets that it is unable to assist participants with travel and
accommodation costs.
Conference team
BACS:
Itesh Sachdev, Birkbeck College
Bela Chatterjee, University of Lancaster
Ceri Morgan, Keele University
Jodie Robson, BACS
NZSA:
Ian Conrich, Roehampton University
Dominic Alessio, Richmond the American International Univ. in London
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