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Call for Papers "Permanence and Change: The Roles of Culture and Language" 3rd Annual International ACSA Conference Asian Cultural Studies Association (ACSA) Graduate School of English, Assumption University Bangkok (Thailand) 13-14 August 2009 __________________________________________________ ACSA seeks to provide a forum in which a broad spectrum of issues in Asian cultures and languages can be researched and critically discussed. It seeks to offer opportunities for interdisciplinary studies and an arena for in depth exchanges of the cultural dynamics of Asia today. The scope is international and the commitment is to further dynamic understanding among and about Asia today. ACSA welcomes all scholars, graduate students and interested persons in Asian cultures and languages. Submissions We invite abstracts of papers and proposals for panel discussions on the conference theme or on any of the following suggested topic areas: Film and Media Studies in Asia, Creative Writing in the Expression of Asian Values and Identities, New Approaches to Reading and Teaching Literatures in English, Defining and Redefining International English, Linguistic and Cultural Diversities in Asian Societies, The Impact of Religion in Changing Social Values, New Social and Cultural Discourses in English Language Education, Translation and Interpretation Studies in Asian Contexts, Comparative Cultural Studies, The Impact of New Media Technologies on Intercultural Communication, Second and Multiple Language Acquisition in Bilingual and Multi-lingual Societies. Abstracts of papers 150-300 words and panel sessions 300-500 words in English, accompanied by a brief bio-note in English of the presenter(s) with contact information for the lead person should be made to the conference organizer. The deadline for submission for international presentations is May 15, 2009. All submissions will be carefully reviewed and notification of results will be made within two weeks of receipt. Domestic proposals will be considered until June 15, 2009. All proposals should be submitted to the conference organizer Dr Katarzyna Ancuta at <[email protected]> or <[email protected]>. Keynote Speaker Dr Yasukata YANO, Professor of Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan and President of the Japan Association for Teaching Language and Culture. Conference Venue The conference will be held on the Hua Mak Campus, Building A of Assumption University (ABAC), 592 Ram Khamhaeng Road, Soi 24, Hua Mak, Bangkok, Thailand. Phone contact may be made through the Graduate School of English (66) 02-300-4545 Extension 1348 or by Fax (66) 02-318-7159. Information on the Hua Mak Campus may be accessed through Assumption University website <http://www.au.edu> or through the Graduate School of English website <http://www.gse.au.edu>. Accommodation Assumption University can provide the conference participants with university accommodation. University hotel is conveniently located on campus and the room price is around 800 Baht per night. (Accommodation prices are subject to change, for details please contact the organisers.) We can also book you a room at the nearby Bangkok Interplace Hotel <http://www.bangkokinterplace.com> located within a walking distance from the campus. Registration Overseas participants: 80 USD Overseas presenters: 40 USD Local participants (within thailand): 1,000 Baht Local presenters (within thailand): 600 Baht Thai university students: 800 Baht Conference fee is inclusive of the conference registration, one-year membership of ACSA and the food and beverages served during the two conference days (2 lunches and 4 coffee breaks). The conference will also include an informal reception. While it is possible to register on the day of the conference, earlier registration is strongly recommended, especially in the case of the overseas participants, or those requiring help with accommodation. Late registration is subject to an additional late registration charge of 200 Baht. Please note that we may not be able to provide accommodation or conference meals to all of the participants who register during the conference. Contact: Dr Katarzyna Ancuta Graduate School of English Assumption University Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Soi 24 Hua Mak 10240 Bangkok Thailand Phone: +66 (0)2 3004545 ext. 1348 Fax: +66 (0)2 318 7159 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.gse.au.edu/pdf/ACSA%203%20CFP.pdf __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
