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Call for Papers Theme: Orientalism, Neo-Orientalism and Post-Orientalism in African, Middle East, Latin American, Asian / Chinese Studies Subtitle: 15th Anniversary of Memory of Edward Said (1935-2003) and 40th Anniversary of his Book (1978) Type: International Conference Institution: Center for Global Studies, Shanghai University Location: Shanghai (China) Date: 17.–18.5.2018 Deadline: 29.2.2018 __________________________________________________ Objectives and Description Area Studies within Western academia has a long and multifaceted history, and was essentially established in the mind of Orientalists in the late 19th century. After the 1950s, Area Studies was dominated by hardcore policy-oriented circles and funded by governmental organizations. This was a direct result of the Cold War between the USSR and the United States. During the Cold War era, the United States and European countries funded Area Studies scholars and “volunteers” who then poured into Africa, Latin America and Central America, Asia, and the Middle East to study history, society and politics; however, this was a classical representation of Orientalism motivated by political objectives. However, in recent years, especially after the 1980s neoliberal era, we began to see other academics interested in studying Modern Asia, Africa, Central and Latin America, and Middle East politics from diverse fields of scholarship, for instance, political scientists, anthropologists, linguists, sociologists and so on. On the other hand, there was a transformation taking place within Western academia, based on grant-seeking and scholarship opportunities, which were and continue to be embedded in the neoliberal education system. Unlike classical Orientalists, newer forms of scholarship are more political than its predecessors and funded by state agencies within Western academia. We call this process of knowledge production neo-Orientalism. Many of today’s scholars have studied neoliberal terms and concepts such as human rights, democracy, ethnic and religious minorities, etc. According to William Robinson, this is the promotion of polyarchy, rather than the pursuit of pure academic knowledge. However, in the last few years, we have witnessed critical perspective toward Area Studies emerging from “native” scholars. This is just the beginning stage of re-mapping Area Studies in the 21st century. We call this new era post-Orientalism. Topics This is the first conference on this topic, and we would like to examine this transformation in Area Studies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: - Orientalism, Neo-Orientalism, and Post-Orientalism in African, Latin and Central American, Asian and Middle East Studies - Orientalism, Neo-Orientalism, and Post-Orientalism in Research on Democracy, Human Rights, Press Freedom, Academic Freedom, Women’s Rights, and so on - Imperialism and New-Imperialism (Neil Smith and David Harvey) - Sociology of Orientalism, Neo-Orientalism, and Post-Orientalism - Global / International Studies and Orientalism / Neo-Orientalism / Post-Orientalism - Political Science / International Relations and Orientalism / Neo-Orientalism / Post-Orientalism - Think Tanks, International Organizations, and NGOs and Orientalism / Neo-Orientalism / Post-Orientalism - Liberal and New Left Discourse and Orientalism/Neo-Orientalism/Post-Orientalism - Development Studies and Orientalism / Neo-Orientalism / Post-Orientalism - Post-Colonial Studies and Orientalism / Neo-Orientalism / Post-Orientalism Submissions Please submit the following information for abstract submission: - Author full name; - Affiliation; - Email address: university email address should be provided; - Abstract in Word format; - Title of your paper; - A short bio, 100 words (not CV or resume). To: Tugrul Keskin (Associate Professor): [email protected] Andrew Alexander (Graduate Research Assistant): [email protected] Yang Chen (Assistant Professor): [email protected] Offical Acceptance and Invitation Letter and Visa If your paper is accepted by the conference committee, first you will receive an official acceptance letter. Then, you need to email us a pdf or jpeg copy of the first page of your passport for you to receive official invitation letter from Shanghai University for VISA application. Abstract and Paper Submission In case your abstract is accepted, a draft paper of around 4000–5000 words is due May 7, 2018. We intend to compile an edited volume with the best papers for publication in an international peer-reviewed reference publisher. All submissions will be reviewed and judged on originality, theoretical strength, in-depth knowledge, relevance to the conference themes, significance, quality of presentation, and relevance to the special issue topics of interest. Submitted papers may not have appeared in or be under consideration for another workshop, conference, or journal, nor may they be under review or submitted to another forum during the review process. Important Dates - Abstract Submission for the Conference: February 29, 2018 - Official Acceptance Letter: March 5, 2018 - Official Invitation Letter for VISA: March 19, 2018 - Confirmation of Your Participation: April 16, 2018 - Conference Draft Paper Submission: May 7, 2018 - The Conference Dates: May 17 and 18, 2018 - Selected Papers for Publication: June 25, 2018 Registration There is no fee for this conference. Please note that we will cover your accommodations and food during your stay in Shanghai; therefore, you need to confirm your participation to the conference. Please note that this is an academic conference only; no non-academic presenters will be accepted. Organizer The conference is organized by Center for Global Studies at Shanghai University (http://en.shu.edu.cn), People’s Republic of China and Co-Sponsored by Jadaliyya - an independent ezine produced by ASI (Arab Studies Institute), the umbrella organization that produces Arab Studies Journal, Tadween Publishing, FAMA, and Quilting Point (http://www.jadaliyya.com) For any questions or inquiry, please email: Tugrul Keskin (Associate Professor): [email protected] Andrew Alexander (Graduate Research Assistant): [email protected] Yang Chen (Assistant Professor): [email protected] Conference website: https://orientalismconference.blogspot.mx __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ __________________________________________________
