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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 -------------------------------------------------------- -- Salvatore Scifo Communications, MeCCSA Postgraduate Network Communication and Media Research Institute School of Media, Arts & Design University of Westminster Watford Road, Northwick Park Harrow HA1 3TP MeCCSA Postgraduate Network http://www.meccsa.org.uk/pgn/