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Dear Ian et al,

 

I think a journal is a great idea. Black & Asian Studies is too often marginalised in Britain and such a journal would represent a step, albeit small, towards rectifying the historical disregard (relatively speaking) of Black and Asian Studies for at least 11 months of the year. Furthermore, I would be willing to serve as an editor or reviewer. How many others would be willing to do the same?

 

George Watley

 

From: The Black and Asian Studies Association [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian Nannestad
Sent: 19 April 2009 09:55
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Postings on BASAJISC

 

As someone new on here, although a past member of ASACACHIB/BASA I do think there is not always a consideration of 'ordinary' list members. For example, it is not uncommon for members to post attachments of a size that can take up to 20 minutes for those of us without access to broadband to download. It would be better to say 'if you want to see this, contact me off line and I will send you it personally'.

 

On a broader level perhaps the list could be used to instigate a discussion along the lines of 'where are we now' and 'where do we want to go'  (and 'how do we get there') for Black & Asian Studies. This could be used to address the problem, for example, of the lack of enthusiasm of major publishers for work in the field. I have thought BASA could launch a professionally produced journal (perhaps once or twice a year) thus show casing some of the valuable work of those who are researching, either academically or privately.

 

Ian Nannestad

-----Original Message-----
From: The Black and Asian Studies Association [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of SEAN CREIGHTON
Sent: 17 April 2009 18:26
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Postings on BASAJISC

In response to my request for us all to think more carefully about how we
respond to BASAJISC contributions I have received the following from a member of the list:

'As one of the more junior members of the BASA list I thought it best
to send you this comment off-list and with some confidentiality as to
not offend or upset anyone.  I wanted to sincerely thank you for your
comment today on how we should really stop to think about what we send
to the BASA list and what can be sent to each other in personal emails
that need not bother the rest of us.  I must admit that I have been
"turned-off" for many of the past several months and began to question
the usefulness of the BASA list as it too often contains more personal
notes and conversations than scholarly discussions.  And while I do
not wish to point fingers at anyone in particular, ...  I would
like to see personal exchanges stay personal, and to have scholarly
exchanges dominate the list. I know for a fact I am not the only one
who thinks this ... as I have a number of colleagues who have jokingly
noted how they must ponder the usefulness of opening BASA emails
(i.e., will it be a scholarly note or notification of an event we all
wish to attend or personal messages).'

Thanks.

 

Sean

 

 


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