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The conference committee welcomes submissions of individual papers and greatly encourages pre-arranged panels. Scholarly roundtable discussions are also encouraged but will require extended review from the program committee to ensure these fit a wide range of research interests. The conference committee seeks research examining a broad spectrum of disciplines targeting the Diaspora. Disciplines may include, but are not limited to - Africana Studies, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latina/o Studies, Latin American Studies, Caribbean Studies, Chicano Studies, anthropology, archeology, architecture, art, communication, dance, film, health & health care, history, literature, linguistics, music, political science, religion, sociology, theatre, women’s studies, rural and urban studies. Interested participants should submit proposals/abstracts of 150-200 words for papers and a brief resume. Panel submissions require proposals/abstracts (150-200 words) and resumes of each individual paper and a brief overview of the goals of the panel. Roundtable submissions require detailed bios highlighting the expertise of the proposed participating scholars and a detailed description (150-200 words) of the roundtable. Submissions should be sent by mail or email to: c/o Ms. Elsie Byrd, Office Manager Dr. Robert S. Smith, Asst. Professor Department of Africana Studies, Macy Building 204A The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001 Phone: 704.687.2371 Fax: 704.687.3888 Email: Diaspora@email.uncc.edu Deadline for Submissions is Feb. 1, 2006 |
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Conference Costs: Registration — $100 Faculty/Staff, $50 Students Registration fee covers all meals and conference-related events. Send check or money order to contact name and address above. Hotel — The Westin Charlotte is offering conference participants a special rate. Click here for hotel information, and click the Book Now link to reserve your room. The special rate rooms must be reserved by March 7, 2006. |
