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BRAMA, September 27, 2001, 11 am ET
CALL FOR PAPERS
"Peoples, Nations, and States in Former Communist Countries:
A Cross-Disciplinary Convention"
7th Annual World Convention of the
Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN)
International Affairs Building
Columbia University
New York, NY
Sponsored by the Harriman Institute
April 11-13, 2002
100 panels on the Balkans, Baltics, Caucasus, central Europe, Central Asia, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, China, and Mongolia, as well as thematic panels on nationalism, Islamist movements, conflict resolution, democratization, demography, language issues, geography, interpretations of history, ethnicity in film and literature, theoretical approaches to the nation.
The Annual World Convention of the Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN) has become the most attended international scholarly gathering dealing with issues of national identity, nationalism, ethnic conflict and state-building in central and eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Central Asia, and adjacent areas. More than a hundred participants travel from overseas for the event, particularly, but not exclusively, from western and eastern Europe. Disciplines represented included political science, history, anthropology, sociology, economics, geography, and sociolinguistics.
The central theme of the 2002 Convention addresses the complex interaction of identity, security, and cooperation, in both the past and the present. Proposals may focus on particular cases, theoretical questions, or cross-regional comparisons. Papers or panels comparing cases of the postcommunist world with cases from other regions of the world are encouraged. Given contemporary trends and events, proposals dealing with Islamist movements, intercultural contact and exchange, the Balkans, and Central Asia are particularly welcome. Unlike most conventions, ASN accepts individual paper proposals, although full panel proposals have a greater chance of being accepted, due to space constraints.
The ASN World Convention's yearly theme specifically refers to a core number of panels. Since the Convention is far larger in scope than a thematic conference, we invite, as in previous years, proposals on a wide range of topics related to identity, nationalism, conflict and state-building in central and eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Central Asia, and adjacent areas.
Themes in previous conventions included Nationalism and Federalism in the Russian Federation; Ethnic Minorities in Georgia; Ukrainian Foreign Policy Orientation: East or West?; The Russian-Chechen War(s); Bosnia after Dayton: Disintegration or Reintegration; Security, Energy, and Foreign Policy South of Russia; What Is European Identity?; The Kosovo War; Forced Migrations in the Balkans and the Caucasus; Valery Tishkov and the Anthropology of Russia; Approaches to the Prevention of Ethnic Conflict and many more. The ASN website (www.nationalities.org) contains a complete list of the 2001 panels.
Videos/Films. The 2001 Convention was enhanced by the highly successful screening of short videos (10-15 minutes), accompanying presentations in regular panels, as well as medium- and full-length documentaries or feature films in video format, shown as special screenings followed by a general discussion. The documentaries "A Trial in Prague," on the 1953 show trial, and "War in the Land of the Mujaheddin," on Afghanistan, were some of the highlights of the 2000 Program. For 2002, proposals partly or entirely revolving around video, film, or audio-visual material (including slides and PowerPoint presentations) are strongly encouraged. As a rule, the convention intends to show video or film material produced within the past year or two. Throughout the convention, one or two of the convention meeting rooms will be exclusively devoted to the screening of video material. All suggestions and proposals should be sent to the Chair of the Video/Film Section, Dominique Arel (darel@brown.edu).
Location. The Convention will be held at the Harriman Institute at Columbia University, New York (address below).
Schedule. The convention will begin on Thursday, April 11, at 1 PM, and end on Saturday, April 13, in early evening. No panels will be held on Sunday, and the dates do not coincide with the Jewish and Christian religious holidays.
Panel/Roundtable Proposals. There is no particular application form to fill out. The vast majority of proposals were e-mailed to the Program Chair last year, but proposals sent by fax or regular mail are also accepted. For instructions on the proposals, see the "Application Information" below. All proposals must be sent to the Dr. Troy McGrath, ASN Convention Program Chair, Arnold Hall, Box 76, Hatwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820, email: mcgratht@hartwick.edu.
Registration. Registration fees are $40 for ASN members, $60 for non-members ($30 for east European non-members) and $25 for students. All panel participants have to pre-register by March 15, 2002. Non-panel participants are also urged to pre-register early. Please note that the Convention will be unable to refund preregisterees after March 15, 2002. Pre-registration by panel participants and attendees can be done electronically, by fax, or by regular mail. A registration form may be downloaded from our ASN web page or may be requested from Gordon Bardos (gnb12@columbia.edu).
Funding. Participants are responsible for seeking their own funds to cover all travel and accommodation costs. ASN is unfortunately unable to assist participants financially, including applicants from central and eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Central Asia.
Accommodation. The Convention does not have particular arrangements with hotels. Our ASN website, however, provides a list of several hotels, in various price ranges. Participants and attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve as early as possible.
Advertisements/Exhibitors. Several dozen publishers and companies had exhibits and/or advertised in the Convention Program in past years. Due to considerations of space, advertisers and exhibitors are encouraged to place their order early. For information, please contact the Gordon Bardos (gnb12@columbia.edu).
Convention Papers. The convention papers will be available for sale at the Convention for $1.50 apiece. That policy has proven a huge success in the past.
Website. Our website (www.nationalities.org) provides continuously updated information on the ASN World Convention.
Membership Subscription to ASN. A yearly membership to ASN is $55 ($30 for students). Members receive the journal Nationalities Papers quarterly, the periodical Analysis of Current Events (ACE) quarterly, and the newsletter ASNews twice per year, as well as a registration discount at the ASN Annual World Convention. Since 1999, ASN Members also have the option of subscribing to Europe-Asia Studies at the cut-rate of $55 yearly. A membership form can be downloaded from our ASN web page (www.nationalities.org), or be requested from Gordon Bardos (gnb12@columbia.edu)
We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
Troy McGrath, Program Chair
Application Information
ASN is accepting proposals for panels, roundtables, or individual papers. There is no particular form to fill out. Proposals can be emailed (preferably), faxed or mailed to the Program Chair (address below).
All proposals must be included IN THE BODY OF A SINGLE EMAIL. Attachments will be accepted only if they repeat the content of an email message/proposal. Proposals and CVs exceeding the word limit (see below) will be returned to the sender
Proposals for panels with presentations based on papers must include:
Proposals for roundtables must include:
Proposals for individual papers must include:
If audio-visual equipment is required, please indicate so in your application.
As before, applicants must abide by three golden rules:
The proposals must be sent to Dr. Troy McGrath (address below). Email applications are encouraged. An international Program Committee will be entrusted with the selection.
Deadline for proposals: December 6, 2001
For information on panel and paper proposals:
For information on exhibits and advertisements in the convention program:
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