[aaus-list] **ASN 2009 Convention Call for Papers (Deadline Reminder: 5 November 2008)**

[Dominique Arel]

  ***Call for Papers Deadline Reminder: 5 November 2008***

"Imagined Communities, Real Conflicts, and National Identities"

14th Annual World Convention of the
Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN)

International Affairs Building,
Columbia University, NY
Sponsored by the Harriman Institute
23-25 April 2009
www.nationalities.org

Contact information:
proposals must be submitted to:
<>darel at uottawa.ca and <>darelasn2009 at gmail.com

100+ PANELS on the Balkans, Central Europe and 
the Baltics, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, 
Central Asia and Eurasia, the Caucasus, Turkey, 
Afghanistan, China and surrounding territories

SPECIAL SECTIONS on
Theoretical Approaches to Nationalism and Empire
The Independence of Kosovo and Its Implications
The War in Georgia and Its Implications

THEMATIC Panels on
Islam and Politics, Genocide and Ethnic Violence, 
Anthropology of Identity, Citizenship and 
Nationality, Religion, Language Politics, 
Conflict Resolution, Autonomy, Gender, EU 
Integration, NATO Expansion, Diaspora Politics, 
International Law, and many moreŠ

AWARDS for Best Doctoral Student Papers

SCREENING of Recent Films and Documentaries

The ASN Convention, the most attended 
international and inter-disciplinary scholarly 
gathering of its kind, welcomes proposals on a 
wide range of topics related to national 
identity, nationalism, ethnic conflict, 
state-building and the study of empires in 
Central/Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, 
the Balkans, Eurasia, and adjacent areas. 
Disciplines represented include political 
science, history, anthropology, sociology, 
international studies, security studies, 
economics, geography and geopolitics, 
sociolinguistics, psychology, and related fields.

The Convention also features a section devoted to 
theoretical approaches to nationalism, from any 
of the disciplines listed above. The papers in 
this section need not be grounded in an area of 
the former Communist bloc usually covered by ASN, 
provided that the issues examined are relevant to 
a truly comparative understanding of 
nationalism-related issues. In this vein, we are 
welcoming theory-focused and comparative 
proposals, rather than specific case studies from 
outside Central/Eastern Europe and Eurasia. A 
dozen panels are normally featured in the 
Nationalism section.

In the wake of the dramatic events that have 
unfolded in late summer 2008, the Convention will 
also present a special section on "The War in 
Georgia and its Implications." The Convention is 
inviting paper, panel, roundtable, or special 
presentation proposals on various aspects of the 
conflict, as it relates to Georgia, the South 
Caucasus, the North Caucasus, Ukraine, the 
"frozen" conflicts, Russian nationalism, 
Russophone minorities in the "near abroad", 
domestic politics, the Fate of the "Coloured" 
Revolutions, NATO enlargement, US-Europe-Russia 
relations, the European Union and related topics. 
A special section will also be devoted to "The 
Independence of Kosovo and its Implications," 
with emphasis on Balkans post-war reconstruction, 
international law, self-determination, ethnic 
conflicts, minority rights, regional security and 
so forth.

Since 2005, the ASN Convention has acknowledged 
excellence in graduate studies research by 
offering Awards for Best Doctoral Student Papers 
in five sections: Russia/Ukraine/Caucasus, 
Central Asia/Eurasia, Central Europe, Balkans, 
and Nationalism Studies. The winners at the 2008 
Convention were Jesse Driscoll (Stanford U, 
Political Science) for Russia/Ukraine/Caucasus, 
Sarah Cameron (History, Yale U) and Kristin Fabbe 
(Political Science, MIT, US) for Central 
Asia/Eurasia/Turkey, Helena Toth (Harvard U, 
History) for Central Europe, Valentina Burrai (UC 
London, UK, Political Science) for the Balkans, 
and Lee Seymour (Northwestern U, Political 
Science) for Nationalism Studies. Doctoral 
student applicants whose proposals are accepted 
for the 2009 Convention, who have not defended 
their dissertation by 1 November 2008, and whose 
papers are delivered by the deadline, will 
automatically be considered for the awards. For 
information on past awards, go to 
<http://>http://www.nationalities.org/convention/prize.asp

The 2009 Convention is also inviting submissions 
for documentaries or feature films made within 
the past few years and available in DVD format 
(either NTSC or PAL). Most films selected for the 
convention will be screened during regular panel 
slots and will be followed by a discussion 
moderated by an academic expert. Films on the 
2008 Program included Milosevic On Trial 
(Denmark, 2007), Nanking (US, 2007), Around 
Mostar, the Bridge and Bruce Lee (Italy, 2007), 
Yippee (US, 2007) and The More You Speak, The 
More You Cry (Greece, 2007).

The 2009 Convention invites proposals for 
INDIVIDUAL PAPERS or PANELS. A panel includes a 
chair, three presentations based on written 
papers, and a discussant. Proposals using an 
innovative format are encouraged. Examples of new 
formats include a roundtable on a new book, in 
which the author is being engaged by three 
discussants (twelve book panels were featured in 
the 2008 Convention); a debate between two 
panelists over a critical research or policy 
question, following rules of public debating; or 
special presentations based on original papers 
where the number of discussants is equal to or 
greater than the number of presenters.

The 2008 Convention is also welcoming offers to 
serve as DISCUSSANT on a panel to be created by 
the program committee from individual paper 
proposals. The application to be considered as 
discussant can be self-standing, or accompanied 
by an individual paper proposal.

There is NO APPLICATION FORM to fill out in order 
to send proposals to the convention, BUT A FACT 
SHEET IS REQUIRED; TO BE DOWNLOADED AT 
www.nationalities.org. All proposals and fact 
sheets must be sent by email to Dominique Arel at 
both <>darel at uottawa.ca and 
<>darelasn2009 at gmail.com.

INDIVIDUAL PAPER PROPOSALS must include the name, 
email and affiliation of the author, a postal 
address for paper mail, the title of the paper, a 
500-word abstract and a 100-word biographical 
statement that includes full references of your 
last or forthcoming publication, if applicable. 
Long CVs will be rejected, as the bio statement 
must be sent in narrative form, like a long 
paragraph. Graduate students must indicate the 
title of their dissertation and year of projected 
defense. They can also submit bibliographic 
information of a recent or forthcoming 
publication.

PANEL PROPOSALS must include the title of the 
panel, a chair, three paper-givers with the title 
of their papers, and a discussant; the name, 
affiliation, email, postal address and 100-word 
biographical statements of each participant and 
include full references of their last or 
forthcoming publication, if applicable. Graduate 
students must indicate the title of their 
dissertation, the year they join a doctoral 
program and year of projected defense. A 500-word 
abstract of each paper is not required for panel 
proposals.

PROPOSALS FOR FILMS OR VIDEOS must include the 
name, email and affiliation of the author, a 
postal address for hard (paper mail), the title 
of the film, name of director, country and year 
of production, a 500-word abstract of the theme 
of the film and a 100-word biographical statement.

PROPOSALS USING AN INNOVATIVE FORMAT must include 
the title of the panel, the names, emails, 
affiliations, postal addresses, 100-word 
biographical statements of each participant (same 
specifications as above) and a discussion on the 
proposed format.

INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS TO SERVE AS DISCUSSANT must 
include the name, email, affiliation, postal 
address, a paragraph about the areas of expertise 
of the proposed discussant, and a 100-word 
biographical statement (same specifications as 
above).

All proposals must be included IN THE BODY OF A 
SINGLE EMAIL, except for the FACT SHEET that must 
be attached. Attachments other than the Fact 
Sheet will be accepted only if they repeat the 
content of the email message/proposal, and if all 
the information is contained IN A SINGLE 
ATTACHMENT. The reception of all proposals will 
be acknowledged electronically (with some delay 
during deadline week, due to the high volume of 
proposals).

Participants are responsible for covering all 
travel and accommodation costs. Unfortunately, 
ASN has no funding available for panelists.

An international Program Committee will be 
entrusted with the selection of proposals. 
Applicants will be notified in December 2008 or 
January 2009. Information regarding registration 
costs and other logistical questions will be 
communicated afterwards.

The full list of panels from last year's 
convention can be accessed at 
<http://>http://www.nationalities.org/convention/pdfs/ASN_2008_final_program.pdf

The film lineup of last year's convention can be 
accessed at 
<http://>http://www.nationalities.org/convention/films.asp

The programs from past conventions, going back to 
2001, are also online at 
<http://>http://www.nationalities.org/convention/past.asp

Several dozen publishers and companies have 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 Convention Executive Director 
Gordon N. Bardos (<>gnb12 at columbia.edu).

We look forward to receiving your proposal!

The Convention organizing committee:
Dominique Arel, ASN President
Gordon N. Bardos, Executive Director
David Crowe, ASN Chair of Advisory Board
Sherrill Stroschein, Program Chair

Deadline for proposals: 5 November 2008 (to be 
sent to both <>darel at uottawa.ca AND 
<>darelasn2009 at gmail.com)

The ASN convention's headquarters are located at the:

Harriman Institute
Columbia University
1216 IAB
420 W. 118th St.
New York, NY 10027
212 854 8487 tel
212 666 3481 fax
<>gnb12 at columbia.edu
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