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> From: David Lambert [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 2:55 PM
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> Subject:      "Methodological Considerations in Caribbean Research" CFP
> 
> "Methodological Considerations in Caribbean Research - Roundtable
> Discussion" CALL FOR PAPERS
> 
> 
> The 26th Society for Caribbean Studies Conference to be held at Warwick
> University, UK Monday 1st - Wednesday 3rd July, 2002
> 
> The society seeks one page abstracts, by JANUARY 10, 2002, for papers on
> "Methodological Considerations in Caribbean Research"
> 
> The aim of this session is to generate a wide-ranging and informative
> debate around a variety of methodological, theoretical and ethical
> considerations in the performance, analysis and dissemination of research
> on the Caribbean.  Each contributor is asked to present a short 10-minute
> paper before the discussion is opened up.  Possible topics for discussion
> might include:
> 
> · Disciplining Caribbean Research: What is 'Caribbean Studies'?  Is and
> should 'Caribbean Studies' be a multi-, inter- or post-disciplinary
> project?  Is the concept of 'Caribbean Studies' useful or meaningful at
> all?
> · Insiders/Outsiders: What are the theoretical and ethical issues
> associated with researchers from outside the Caribbean working on the
> region?  What issues confront researchers of Caribbean origin when
> researching in the region?  What is the relationship between power and
> positionality in Caribbean research?  What are the issues associated with
> where and how Caribbean research is disseminated?  How can local voices be
> present in Caribbean research?
> · The General vs. the Particular: Is it possible to generalise about the
> Caribbean?  Are certain societies seen as typical or more important than
> others?  What are the consequences of this?
> · Valuing Knowledge: How are different forms of knowledge and method
> valued in Caribbean research?
> · Evolution and Revolution: How is time and narrative conceptualised in
> Caribbean research?
> · Speech and Silence: How do particular theoretical paradigms shape what
> can and cannot be said within research on the Caribbean?
> 
> Abstracts addressing any other topics beyond these are more than welcome.
> We are particularly keen to receive abstracts from postgraduate students.
> Bursaries are available for postgraduate presenters (UK and international)
> and arts researchers/practitioners from the Caribbean.
> 
> For more information about the "Methodological Considerations in Caribbean
> Research - A Roundtable Discussion" panel, contact:
> 
> Mr. David Lambert,
> Department of Geography, University of Cambridge,
> Downing Place, Cambridge, CB2 3EN, UK.
> 01223 339774, [log in to unmask]
> 
> Please send abstracts or direct general enquiries to:
> 
> Dr. Sandra Courtman, Chair of the Society for Caribbean Studies,
> Staffordshire University, School of Humanities and Social Science,
> College Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DE, UK
> 01782 294666, [log in to unmask]
> 
> For conference registration, accommodation and fees:
> 
> Mrs. Marjorie Davies, Society for Caribbean Studies Administrator,
> Centre for Caribbean Studies, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
> 02476 523443, [log in to unmask]