MCLC: UBC grad conference--cfp

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: Nick Stember <nick.stember at gmail.com>
Subject: UBC grad conference--cfp
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Call for Papers
Third Annual UBC Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference
Saturday, April 5th, 2014
UBC Asian Centre

We invite submissions for the UBC Asian Studies Graduate Student
Conference, which will be held at the UBC Asian Centre on Saturday, April
5th, 2014. As one of the largest and most recognized Asian Studies
departments in Canada, we hope to foster multi-regional and
interdisciplinary discussion while providing students with an opportunity
to present their research and exchange ideas with their peers and UBC
faculty members.

We seek papers from graduate students engaged in Asian area studies in all
levels and disciplines that engage “Asia” without necessarily being
tethered to any one geographical, temporal or cultural framework. We
encourage a variety of methodologies and approaches including (but not
limited to) history, art, literature, linguistics, religion, political
science, and gender studies.
We invite all those interested in presenting papers to submit an abstract
(250 words maximum) along with brief biographical information (150 words
max) by February 15th.  Successful applicants will be notified by March
1st.

Participants will be asked to limit their presentations to a maximum of 20
minutes, so as to leave ample time for discussion. Presentation papers
should be about 1500-2000 words long, and must be submitted by March 15th
for review by discussants. Audio/visual equipment will be provided.

Further information about the conference location on the UBC campus,
accommodations, and transportation can be found on the conference website
at:

http://ubcasiagradconference.wordpress.com/.

Please e-mail submissions and queries to the conference committee at:

ubcasiagrad at gmail.com.