CFP: AHRC Postgraduate Conference
Redefining Conflict in Post-Cold War Media
School of American and Canadian Studies, University of Nottingham, UK
March 29-30th, 2007
UPDATED CFP: PLEASE NOTE AMENDED DEADLINE 1 FEBRUARY.
Plenary Speaker: Professor John Tulloch
John Tulloch, a Professor of Sociology at Brunel, has been a vocal critic
of Blair’s political uses of 7 July London bombings and was himself a
survivor of the attacks.
Exhibiting Artist: Dan Williamson
There will be an exhibition and talk by artist Dan Williamson, whose
recent mixed media work on the ‘War on Terror’ was one of the most popular
installations at the British Art Sideshow 2006.
Since the end of the Cold War, scholarship has provided new definitions of
conflict that have attempted to reconfigure the identity of the ‘enemy’
or ‘other’. Whether in the realm of personal interaction or political
engagements, the changing nature of global politics in the post-Cold War
era has fundamentally impacted the many ways people see themselves in
relation to others. This inter-disciplinary conference encourages fresh
scrutiny of contemporary debates concerning the relevance
of ‘globalisation’, and the rise of the media to the so-called ‘war on
terror’.
We welcome papers which address representations of conflict in the post-
Cold War world or those relating to reinterpretations of conflict in the
pre-Cold War era.
Submissions will be welcomed from research students and from interested
established academics working in the fields of film and television
studies, American studies, cultural studies, literature, history,
journalism, new media and social studies.
Topics may include, but are not limited to the following types of conflict:
- Racial/Ethnic
- Cultural
- Religious
- The ‘War on Terror’
- War/Warfare/Military History
- Revisionist History and Media Controversies
- Environmental Debates and Issues
- Social/Class
- Gender
- Intergenerational
- Shifting Identities
- Postcolonial Representations
In order to encourage debate and a productive exchange of ideas, the
conference will combine traditional panels with themed round table
discussions, determined by the content of the papers submitted. The
conference will include opportunities to discuss issues related to the
professional development of research students such as publishing
opportunities and academic networking.
Please submit an abstract of no more than 500 words, including AV
requirements and brief CV to:
Ceri Gorton, Conflict Conference
School of American and Canadian Studies
Trent Building
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham NG7 2RD
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Deadline for abstracts is 1st February 2007
A copy of the CFP can be found at
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/american/res/conferences/conflict.htm
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