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>
>CONFERENCE:
>
>
>Teaching 'Race' and Ethnicity in Higher Education Social Sciences
>
>
>Organised by: The Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics (C-SAP) 
>and the British Sociological Association (BSA)
>Venue: Radisson Grafton Hotel & Jamie's Bar, London, UK
>Email: [log in to unmask] 
><mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>Booking Information: RTF format 
><http://www.c-sap.bham.ac.uk/events/extras/Race_27June06.rtf>
>Date of event: 27 to 28 June 2006
>
>
>
>Confirmed Keynote Speakers
>
>
>
>Charles Lemert
>
>Professor of Sociology, Wesleyan College, USA
>
>
>Mark Christian
>
>Associate Professor
>Black World Studies & Sociology, Miami University (OHIO), USA
>
>Reflections on Paths to and Experiences in Higher Education: A UK & US 
>Black Perspective
>
>Abstract:
>This presentation will reflect upon my experiences in city of Liverpool as 
>a racialized "Liverpool-Born-Black" male in pursuit
>of a higher education (1988-1992).  I shall then share my thoughts 
>regarding higher education in the UK and US as a Black graduate; as 
>lecturer in the UK, and as a professor in the US.  Finally, I want to 
>consider the "art" of teaching "race" issues in the predominately White 
>classroom, and whether one can "measure" positive outcomes.
>
>
>Additional Speakers
>
>Steve Spencer, Sheffield Hallam University
>
>Andy Pilkington, and Judith Ackroyd, Northampton University
>
>Shirin Housee, University of Wolverhampton
>
>
>
>A central theme that the Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics 
>(C-SAP) and the 'Race and Ethnicity' study group of the British Sociology 
>Association (BSA) have been jointly exploring in recent years is how 
>'race' and ethnicity is being taught in the social sciences. They have 
>been keen to discover what challenges educators face when they attempt to 
>articulate the complex sets of issues around 'race' and ethnicity and, 
>importantly, what learning, teaching and assessment innovations academics 
>have developed to help them in this process.
>
>
>
>This conference, being jointly facilitated by C-SAP and the BSA, aims to 
>build upon past successful events and provide a space to raise some 
>important - and sometimes uncomfortable - questions about our collective 
>understanding of how the issues of 'race' and ethnicity can be dealt with 
>in our higher education curriculum. This event will provide an opportunity 
>to meet and network with others working in HE who have and interest in 
>learning, teaching and assessment in the area of 'race' and ethnicity.
>
>
>
>Draft Programme
>
>
>
>l           A late afternoon-early evening pre-conference film and book 
>launch (June 27), will precede the one-day Conference (June 28) which will 
>consist of plenary, workshop and poster sessions.
>l           Charles Lemert and Mark Christian will offer the  two plenary 
>sessions.
>l           A number of parallel workshops will examine some of the 
>different modes of learning, teaching and assessment practice that take 
>place. These workshops will be facilitated by invited speakers.
>
>l           We are inviting proposals for posters on the theme of teaching 
>'race' in the social sciences - SEE BELOW
>
>
>
>C-SAP will launch two (Farrar and Todd; Spencer and Todd) edited books 
>arising from its successful conference in November 2004 on teaching and 
>learning in the field of 'race' and a third (Susie Jacobs) book arising 
>from earlier research in this area.
>
>
>
>l           Farrar, M. and Todd, M. (Eds) (2006) 'Teaching 'Race' in 
>Social Sciences - New Contexts, New Approaches' C-SAP, Birmingham
>
>l           Spencer, S. and Todd, M. (Eds) (2006) Reflections on Practice: 
>teaching 'Race' & Ethnicity in Further and Higher Education. C-SAP, Birmingham
>
>
>
>This event is free to attend.  Delegates would be expected to cover their 
>travel costs but a small number of travel bursaries are available for 
>post-graduate students, please contact Frances Thompson for further 
>information.
>
>
>
>Contact Details
>
>Demand for places at this event is anticipated to be high and we would 
>recommend that you register a provisional interest at the earliest 
>opportunity.  Further information regarding venue and keynote speakers 
>will be advertised soon.  Should you wish to register please complete a 
>provisional booking form found on the events page of our website 
>(www.c-sap.bham.ac.uk <http://www.c-sap.bham.ac.uk/> ) and return to 
>Frances Thompson ([log in to unmask] 
><mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) 0121 414 2995.
>
>
>+++++  CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS  +++++
>
>
>Proposals are now being accepted for poster sessions, which are to be 
>presented on the 28 June. The poster sessions will allow for more informal 
>conversation around specific topics. The presenter/s must be in attendance 
>during the period assigned for discussion.
>
>How to submit a proposal
>
>Submissions should include the following information:
>
>l           The title of the presentation
>
>l           Name and academic title for each presenter
>
>l           Main institutional affiliation for each presenter
>
>l           E-mail address and phone number for each presenter
>
>l           Presenter bio(s) suitable for publication (75-word paragraph 
>each-be sure to include current position and affiliation)
>
>l           A concise description of the poster - suitable for publication 
>(75-word paragraph)
>
>l           Any further information that may be helpful in determining the 
>relevance of your topic to the conference theme
>
>The final date for submission of proposals is May 26th 2006. Notification 
>of acceptance will be made by June 2nd 2006. Proposals will only be 
>accepted electronically. The 3 best posters will be awarded a prize!!
>To submit your proposal by e-mail: [log in to unmask] 
><mailto:[log in to unmask]>


David Mills,
Anthropology Co-ordinator,
Sociology, Anthropology, Politics (C-SAP),
The Higher Education Academy

01865 741287
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www.c-sap.bham.ac.uk

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University of Birmingham, Edgbaston,
Birmingham B15 2TT 

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