[UAH] African Studies Institute UGA International Conference
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The African Studies Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, invites academicians, independent scholars, policymakers, and graduate students to present papers in a three-day International conference from November 13 – 15, 2013 on the theme, Africans and Globalization: Contents and Discontents.
Various definitions notwithstanding, globalization refers to the increasing interconnections of societies worldwide. Globalization appears to entail interactions that are not country or continent-bound; moreover, they alter the social, economic, cultural and political existence of participants in different ways. Through this conference, the African Studies Institute at the University of Georgia would like to consider some of the dynamics of globalization as experienced by Africans. How has globalization (recent and historic) affected Africans (from the continent and the diaspora)? It is hoped that this second conference will, once again, offer a forum for intensive exchanges between scholars, researchers, and other professionals working in Africa, the African diaspora, the United States, and other parts of the globe.
Within the broad theme of the conference, we invite proposals for individual papers and panels in but not limited to the following areas:
– Language, Literature & Film – Political Systems
– Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Development – Social Studies
– Anthropology/Sociology – Religion/Philosophy
– Education and Knowledge Transmission – History
– Medicine and Healthcare Systems – Musicology
– Legal and Judicial Systems – Science and Technology
– Family, Household & Community – Sports and Recreation
ABSTRACTS/PANEL PROPOSALS
Prospective presenters should submit abstracts of 500 words or less to asic2013@uga.edu by August 16, 2013. Abstracts, prepared as Microsoft Word documents, should include the presenter's first name followed by last name, title of paper, institutional affiliation, and contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address).
VENUE
Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Mandatory non-refundable registration fees for the conference are:
Regular: $110 ($75 for participants from Africa)
Students: $40
Banquet: $20
Payment is expected upon acceptance of abstract. Please make your check payable to: African Studies Institute, University of Georgia.
The African Studies Institute will work with presenters from Africa to secure visas to the United States by providing invitation letters and other needed administrative assistance.
CONVENERS
Ibigbolade Aderibigbe, Ph.D. (iaderibi@uga.edu) and Karim Traore, Ph.D. (ktraore@uga.edu)
African Studies Institute ● The University of Georgia ● Athens, GA 30602 ● Tel 706-542-5314
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Rehema
Patriot in Kampala,East Africa:UMBS is a registered organization devoted to matters of interest to Muslims in Uganda.Muslims from other countries are welcome to join us too. Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/#!/UMBSFORUM. To donate to UMBS activities, click on: http://um-bs.com/donate/ or just deposit money on UMBS Bank A/C at Bank of Africa:07074320002 .
Various definitions notwithstanding, globalization refers to the increasing interconnections of societies worldwide. Globalization appears to entail interactions that are not country or continent-bound; moreover, they alter the social, economic, cultural and political existence of participants in different ways. Through this conference, the African Studies Institute at the University of Georgia would like to consider some of the dynamics of globalization as experienced by Africans. How has globalization (recent and historic) affected Africans (from the continent and the diaspora)? It is hoped that this second conference will, once again, offer a forum for intensive exchanges between scholars, researchers, and other professionals working in Africa, the African diaspora, the United States, and other parts of the globe.
Within the broad theme of the conference, we invite proposals for individual papers and panels in but not limited to the following areas:
– Language, Literature & Film – Political Systems
– Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Development – Social Studies
– Anthropology/Sociology – Religion/Philosophy
– Education and Knowledge Transmission – History
– Medicine and Healthcare Systems – Musicology
– Legal and Judicial Systems – Science and Technology
– Family, Household & Community – Sports and Recreation
ABSTRACTS/PANEL PROPOSALS
Prospective presenters should submit abstracts of 500 words or less to asic2013@uga.edu by August 16, 2013. Abstracts, prepared as Microsoft Word documents, should include the presenter's first name followed by last name, title of paper, institutional affiliation, and contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address).
VENUE
Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Mandatory non-refundable registration fees for the conference are:
Regular: $110 ($75 for participants from Africa)
Students: $40
Banquet: $20
Payment is expected upon acceptance of abstract. Please make your check payable to: African Studies Institute, University of Georgia.
The African Studies Institute will work with presenters from Africa to secure visas to the United States by providing invitation letters and other needed administrative assistance.
CONVENERS
Ibigbolade Aderibigbe, Ph.D. (iaderibi@uga.edu) and Karim Traore, Ph.D. (ktraore@uga.edu)
African Studies Institute ● The University of Georgia ● Athens, GA 30602 ● Tel 706-542-5314
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Rehema
Patriot in Kampala,East Africa:UMBS is a registered organization devoted to matters of interest to Muslims in Uganda.Muslims from other countries are welcome to join us too. Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/#!/UMBSFORUM. To donate to UMBS activities, click on: http://um-bs.com/donate/ or just deposit money on UMBS Bank A/C at Bank of Africa:07074320002 .
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