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Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 10:33 AM Subject: fng-l: CfP: "Nationalism, Identity and Regional Cooperation: Compatibilities and Incompatibilities", Bologna University, Forl�, Italy, 4-9 June 2002 Call for Papers "Nationalism, Identity and Regional Cooperation: Compatibilities and Incompatibilities" Special Convention Centro per l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica in association with ASN Bologna University Forl, Italy, 4-9 June 2002 Deadline for Proposals: 31 January 2002 The Centro per l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica, in association with the Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN), is organizing a Special Convention at the University of Bologna, Forli campus, in Italy, on 4-9 June 2002. This special event will be held shortly after the Seventh Annual ASN World Convention, which is taking place on 11-13 April 2002 at the Harriman Institute, Columbia University, New York. (The deadline for the New York ASN convention is already past). The Forl Special Convention is also being organized under the auspices of the Europe and Balkans International Network (EBIN), and with the participation of the Italian Association for Slavic Studies (AIS), the European Association for Comparative Economic Systems (EACES), Bologna University, and the Municipality of Forl. The Centro per l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica/ASN Special Convention will feature several dozen panels on the Balkans, the Baltics, the Caucasus, central Europe, Central Asia, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, as well as thematic panels on nationalism, conflict resolution, democratization, demography, language issues, geography, interpretations of history, ethnicity in film and literature, and theoretical approaches to the nation. It will be the biggest international scholarly convention on the European continent for experts on nationalism, identity and regional co-operation of Central Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and the Balkans. The general theme was chosen in order to stimulate extensive discussions and diverse approaches among international scholars, area specialists and policy experts. The three key words in the theme, "Nationalism, Identity and Regional Cooperation," can be approached both from the perspective of their interaction and for their specific features, by emphasizing their historical, political, cultural, literary, linguistic, economic, social, legal, anthropological, and geopolitical aspects. For instance, the needs of an economy as regards cooperation or autarky could be tackled either by taking into consideration current events, or by examining past experiences, or by in-depth analysis of one country in particular. The same applies to all disciplines. Organizers are thus inviting proposals covering a wide range of approaches and topics touching upon the compatibilities and incompatibilities arising from the interplay of nationalism, identity and regional cooperation. Proposals are invited for either complete panels or individual paper proposals, and should normally involve the presentation of preparedpapers. Special consideration will be given to panels reporting on recent field or archival research, especially those that include presentations by advanced graduate students and/or junior faculty. The Program Committee also encourages the submission of panel proposals that include both women and men. Proposals for roundtables, i.e. of panels containing presentations not based on papers, should be submitted only when the topic clearly justifies this format. Please observe the following restrictions on panel/roundtable participation: o No participant may present more than one paper at the convention o No participant may appear more than twice in the convention program Proposals can be emailed to the Program Chairs at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Application forms, as well as full convention information, are available on the web at www.eurobalk.net. For the special convention 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, Andrea Brandani ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). LOCATION The Special Convention will be held at Faculty of Political Sciences, Forl Campus, Italy. PANEL STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION The Special Convention organized by the Centro per l'Europa centro-orientale e balcanica will be held at the Faculty of Political Science in Forl during the first week of June 2002. The opening session will be held in the "Aula Magna" of the Department of Political Science, with a keynote address by an Italian policy maker or a prominent scholar on intercultural co-operation in the Adriatic basin area. The participants will be treated to a reception of welcome hosted by the Mayor of Forl at the Town Hall. The Convention will consist of four days of panels (June 5-8) structured into sessions. Trips to historical towns will also be organized on the days immediately preceding (June 4) and following (June 9) the panels. Among the suggested destinations is Ravenna, at only 45 minutes by car from Forl, which makes a leisurely visit and an enjoyable afternoon possible. For Florence and Venice, considering the greater distance, we suggest a day trip that could be organized either on June 4 or June 9. Among the innovations of the Special Convention will be the greater length of time devoted to the morning sessions. As a consequence, the morning panels will last three hours and the participants will be able to discuss the themes at greater depth, facilitating the exchange of opinions and experiences among American, Italian, and Eastern European scholars. Convention registration will be held on June 5, between 9-12. The first session is scheduled for June 5 at 2 PM. On June 6-8, the morning panels will begin at 9 AM, with sessions running between 9-12, 2-4, and 4.30-6.30. PROPOSALS The vast majority of proposals are expected to be sent by e-mail to the Program Chairs, but proposals sent by fax or regular mail are also accepted. The convention's coordinates are the following: Email: e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Postal Address: Via Sigismongo Marchesi 12 - 47100 Forl - Italy Phone +39/0543/21995 Fax +39/0543/376879 REGISTRATION Registration fees are 40Euro for ASN, AIS, EACES or EBIN members, $60 for non-members ($30 for east European non-members) and $25 for students. All panel participants have to pre-register by 15 May 2002. Non-panel participants are also urged to pre-register early. Please note that the Convention will be unable to refund pre-registerees after 15 May 2002. Pre-registration by panel participants and attendees can be done electronically, by fax, or by regular mail. A registration form may be downloaded at www.eurobalk.net or may be requested from Marcella Del Vecchio ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). FUNDING Participants are responsible for seeking their own funds to cover all travel and accommodation costs. Some grants are available to participants coming from eastern-central and Balkan Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Central Asia. ACCOMMODATION A list of hotels is available at www.eurobalk.net. Participants and attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve as early as possible. ADVERTISEMENTS/EXHIBITORS Publishers and companies are invited to exhibits and/or advertised in the Special Convention Program. Due to considerations of space, advertisers and exhibitors are encouraged to place their order early. For information, please contact Beatrice Capacci ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). CONVENTION PAPERS The convention papers will be available for sale at the Convention for 2Euro apiece. WEB SITE. Our website (www.eurobalk.net) provides continuously updated information on the Special Convention and on activities of the Centro per l'Europa centro orientale e balcanica. We look forward to seeing you at the convention! Program Chairs: Stefano Bianchini, David Crowe, Francesco Privitera Via Sigismondo Marchesi 12 47100 Forl - Italy Phone:+39/0543/21995 Fax: +39/0543/376879 e-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Conventions directors: Dominique Arel, Beatrice Capacci, Marcella Del Vecchio Via Sigismondo Marchesi 12 47100 Forl - Italy Phone:+39/0543/21995 Fax: +39/0543/376879 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Proposals must be sent by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Contract for book exhibit space must be sent by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Advertising on the Convention program must be sent by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For any other information pleased contact Beatrice Capacci or Marcella Del Vecchio Phone:+39/0543/21995 - Fax 39/0563/376879 ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9WB2D Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
