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Call for Papers Theme: Democracy, Diversity, Dignity Subtitle: The Canadian Space Type: 6th Triennial International Conference Institution: Central European Association for Canadian Studies (CEACS) Comenius University Location: Bratislava (Slovakia) Date: 12.–14.10.2012 Deadline: 20.4.2012 __________________________________________________ The Central European Association for Canadian Studies (CEACS), in conjunction with Comenius University, is pleased to announce its 6th Triennial International Conference. The conference will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia, from 12-14 October 2012. The following distinguished academics have accepted invitations to deliver keynote speeches: - Professor Antonia Maioni, Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, former long-time Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada - Professor Patrick James, Professor of International Relations, University of Southern California, President of the International Council for Canadian Studies - Professor Daniel Coleman, Research Chair in Critical Ethnicity and Race Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton The themes of the conference – democracy, diversity and dignity – were chosen as being concerns that reflect essential Canadian values, values that are also central to Canada’s international image and are linked to a whole range of issues of particular relevance to the countries of Central Europe. Ethnic, political, linguistic and religious diversity, deeply rooted yet evolving democratic processes, a complex history of majority/minority cooperation and confrontation, international commitment – in these and many other areas, Canada has experienced a long development that can serve both as a model and as an object of comparison and critique. In this sense, “the Canadian Space” should be interpreted as encompassing not only the space of Canada itself (literally and metaphorically), but all those spaces outside Canada to which it is connected by historical, cultural, economic and political links as well as by innumerable personal ties. “Democracy, Diversity, Dignity: The Canadian Space” aims at offering a forum for the presentation of a wide range of critical reflections on both the Canadian experience and the complex relationship of Canada with the outside world and, in particular, with Central Europe. With this aim, the organizers invite papers on all aspects of the conference theme, including but not limited to the following topics: - ethnic and cultural diversity - minority rights and political representation in multicultural societies - literatures of immigration and diaspora - diversity in Canadian literary cultures - democratic government - the maintenance and growth of democratic institutions - public policy - support for human rights - social concerns in changing societies - international relations and security issues Interdisciplinary papers are particularly welcome. Presentations will be 20 minutes with an additional 10 minutes for questions, comments and discussion. The conference registration form, along with an abstract of the proposed paper (maximum 250 words) and a one-paragraph CV for those planning to deliver a paper, should be submitted by e-mail to the organizers ([email protected]) by 20 April 2012. Notification of acceptance of papers will be given by 20 May 2012. Contact: Lucia Otrisalova Faculty of Philosophy Comenius University Bratislava Slovakia Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.cecanstud.cz/images/topical_items/2012/call_for_papers_-_ceacs_bratislava_-_120301a.doc __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
