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****************************************************** * http://www.anthropologymatters.com * * A postgraduate project comprising online journal, * * online discussions, teaching and research resources * * and international contacts directory. * ****************************************************** *CALL FOR PAPERS* ** *12^th EASA Biennial Conference* 10-13 July 2012 Nanterre University, France ** *Young Scholars Forum* This plenary is a chance to show-case emerging young anthropological talent.** ** ** *Contemporary ethnographic practice and the value of serendipity* ** *Convenors:* Isabelle Rivoal, CNRS/Nanterre University (France) [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>/ Noel B. Salazar, University of Leuven (Belgium) [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ** *Abstract:* Ethnographic practice developed within anthropology as a fieldwork method and methodology that values uncertainty and the necessary reflexivity this triggers. In order to give this epistemological challenge a chance, ethnographers were allowed sufficient time to soak in 'Otherness'. Time was deemed indispensable to cope with the ambiguity of what exactly to look for while 'being there', in the field. Long periods of waiting were seen as a precondition for creativity and serendipity. But how to guarantee these unpredictable scientific values while various authorities and media demand from anthropologists, like from other scholars in the social sciences, to shed light on what is going on immediately. External contingencies that stress the quantitative aspects of research output often prevent anthropologists from indulging in 'slow science'. Instead, they have to write and publish quickly to keep their ethnographic account relevant before it becomes obsolete, hereby blurring the line between the anthropological quest and journalistic accounts. How do up-and-coming anthropologists think of the 'good old' long-term fieldwork? What do they consider to be the most ideal forms of ethnographic practice to address present-day research challenges and realities? Which characteristics of anthropological knowledge gathering do they find most essential? What is their ethnographic agenda for the future? This plenary offers promising young scholars a unique opportunity to address these major questions. *Application procedure:* If you are interested in joining this plenary, please mail the convenors your proposal as soon as possible. All technical information (e.g. required information, format) is available online: http://www.easaonline.org/conferences/easa2012/callforpapers.htm *Deadline: * 28 November 2011 -- ////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Noel B. Salazar, PhD Cultural Mobilities Research (CuMoRe) Author of Envisioning Eden <http://www.berghahnbooks.com/title.php?rowtag=SalazarEnvisioning> EASA Executive Committee (2011-2013) ----------------------------------------------------------------- IMMRC-Anthropology, University of Leuven Parkstraat 45, bus 3615, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium Tel: +32 (0)475 53.73.13, Fax +32 (0)16 32.59.02 http://kuleuven.academia.edu/NoelBSalazar ////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ ************************************************************* * Anthropology-Matters Mailing List * * To join this list or to look at the archived previous * * messages visit: * * http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/Anthropology-Matters.HTML * * If you have ALREADY subscribed: to send a message to all * * those currently subscribed to the list,just send mail to: * * [log in to unmask] * * * * Enjoyed the mailing list? Why not join the new * * CONTACTS SECTION @ www.anthropologymatters.com * * an international directory of anthropology researchers * ***************************************************************