32nd Annual Conference of the Society for Caribbean Studies
Wednesday 2nd July - Friday 4th July, 2008
University of Edinburgh
Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, Edinburgh
The Society invites submissions of abstracts for research papers on the
Hispanic, Francophone, Dutch and Anglophone Caribbean by Friday 11th
January, 2008 for the annual international conference. Papers are welcomed
from all disciplines and can address the themes outlined below. We also
welcome abstracts for papers or for full panel proposals that fall outside
this list of topics. Those selected for the conference will be invited to
give a 20-minute presentation, and will be offered the opportunity to
publish their work as part of the Society's online series of papers.
PROVISIONAL PANELS
Scottish Caribbean connections
Commemoration and memorialisation
Counter-revolution in the Caribbean
Political leadership and democracy
China and the Caribbean
The Caribbean and Transatlantic Studies
Caribbean perspectives on Latin American politics
Sustainable development
Language and linguistics
Religion and spirituality
Performance, drama and theatre
Literature and visual cultures
Fashion, textiles and dress
Sports and game play
The Society will provide a limited number of Postgraduate Bursaries for
presenters to contribute towards registration and accommodation costs.
Postgraduate researchers should indicate that they are seeking a bursary
when submitting their abstract, but please note that travel costs cannot be
funded. Arts researchers or practitioners living and working in the
Caribbean are eligible to apply for the Bridget Jones Award, the deadline
for which is also Friday 11th January, 2008.
To submit an abstract online, please consult the Society website:
www.caribbeanstudies.org.uk
For any further queries, or for alternative methods of abstract submission,
please contact David Howard ([log in to unmask]). For more information on
the Bridget Jones Award, please contact Kate Quinn ([log in to unmask]) or
visit the Society website.
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