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Call for Papers "Reciprocal Images of Two Spaces: Africa and the West" International Interdisciplinary Conference Laboratory of Languages, Literature, Civilisation and History in Africa, University of Oran Oran (Algeria) 4-5 May 2009 __________________________________________________ The Research Group "Languages, Literature, Civilisation and History in Africa" invites proposals (up to 300 words) for an inter-disciplinary conference on the theme of "Reciprocal Images of Two Spaces: Africa and the West" to be held in the University of Oran, Algeria, on 45 May 2009. Papers addressing any of the following themes are invited: - Identity, otherness and migratory movement - Contact of languages and cultures - Intercultural space - Cultural relativism - Mediterraneity Please note that the languages of the conference are English, French, and Arabic and presentation time for each paper is limited to 20 minutes. Abstracts and a short bio notice should be sent by 31 January 2009 to: [email protected] Full-length papers should be sent by 25 April 2009. Our Research Group offers full accommodation for 3 nights to all participants. Travel expenses will, however, be at the charge of participants. A selection of papers will be published in the Africa & the West Journal in a volume of proceedings in 2009. Participants are kindly advised to check with the Algerian Embassy in the country of their residence whether they are required to have a visa to get to Algeria. Contact: Dr. Belkacem Belmekki Email: [email protected] __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
