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Job OpportunitiesASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (TENURE-TRACK) The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University invites applications from scholars in the fields of Business and Economics broadly understood for the position of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. The ideal candidate will be a scholar who approaches business and economics from a social scientific perspective (e.g. PhD in sociology, political science, economics, anthropology or a scholar of business who engages the social science literature), whose research and teaching would address the needs of students interested in business, economics, and development, and enable them to understand the functions of different economic systems and their institutionalization. Important topics or subjects that this scholar might work on include, for example, the social and political function of debt; the creation and impact of different financial systems on social structures; deficits and deficit spending; markets as social structures (e.g., financial, capital, wage labor, informal economies, ethnic economies); grounded analyses of economic theory (e.g. behavioral economics, theories of entrepreneurship; how financial systems and instruments are created and their effects; and cultures of business). The ideal candidate will have experience and a strong interest in interdisciplinary teaching and in advising individualized B.A. and M.A. research programs. Possible affiliations in other schools of NYU may allow the candidate to work with doctoral students in the relevant discipline. Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level. Ph.D. required. Founded in 1972, Gallatin is an experimental college of 1,350 undergraduate students and 180 Masters students which forms a part of the major research university of NYU. Its innovative, nationally recognized B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, multidisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatin’s own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses and arts workshops. The School emphasizes excellent teaching, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor. All application materials must be submitted electronically. To apply, please visit www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51026 Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (of up to 30 pages), three letters of recommendation, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and a brief description of three dream courses. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of AFRICANA STUDIES at Gettysburg College The Africana Studies Program at Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship, to begin fall of 2012 in the field of Caribbean Studies. The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in a field of social science with a focus on the Caribbean. Of particular interest are candidates who can also contribute to at least one of the following departments: Sociology, Anthropology, Public Policy, Globalization Studies, Latin American Studies, Health Sciences, Environmental Studies, or Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Responsibilities include teaching Introduction to Caribbean Studies and more specialized undergraduate courses related to individual research interests, contributing to the first-year seminar program, advising major, minor, and undecided students, and participating in the Africana Studies Program. Interdisciplinary scholarship and transnational approaches are welcome. Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. in a social science field in hand by August 1, 2012. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with publications and undergraduate teaching experience. Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Jennifer Bloomquist, The Africana Studies Program will begin reviewing applications on November 1, and continue until an appointment is made. UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN ANTHROPOLOGY The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track Interested persons should send a letter of intent, their curriculum vitae including references, Dr. Jorge L. Giovannetti, Acting Chair THE RÍO PIEDRAS CAMPUS OFFERS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. IT DOES UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO POSICIÓN DOCENTE PROBATORIA EN ANTROPOLOGÍA El Departamento de Sociología y Antropología abre una convocatoria para reclutar un(a) Las personas interesadas deberán enviar una carta de interés, su curriculum vitae, Dr. Jorge L. Giovannetti, Director Interino EL RECINTO DE RÍO PIEDRAS OFRECE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO. Patrono con Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo M/M/V/I Chair Position, African American Studies Department Position Summary/Purpose of Position: Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland, College Park. The department is interdisciplinary; current faculty members have degrees in Criminology, Education, History and Sociology. AASD presently offers a B.A. and has over 30 undergraduate majors. The Department is shifting its emphases, giving priority to Health, Race and Social Policy with a secondary emphasis on Urban and Community Studies. As Chair, we seek someone who can provide leadership for building a dynamic, intellectually exciting program with both undergraduate and graduate tracks. The new Chair will have huge opportunities to build a major program: filling new faculty lines; developing a graduate program; and enhancing the department’s national and international reputation. The University is committed to building a world-class department and seeks a Chair who can provide the leadership to make this possible. Clinical Assistant Professor of African American and/or Afro-Caribbean Studies
School of International Service DIRECTOR VACANCY Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Director of the Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, tenable from 1st January, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be at professorial level and a combination of excellence in teaching, research and administrative leadership/service will be essential. Relevant Experience: Main Responsibilities: Special Expertise: Detailed applications giving i) full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata; and ii) the names, titles, mailing and e-mail addresses, fax and telephone numbers of three (3) referees should be sent as soon as possible to the: UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, THE VICE CHANCELLERY, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA, KINGSTON 7, JAMAICA, W.I. E-mail: (oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm) or Fax: (876) 977-1422. Further Particulars of the post including full details of the remuneration package may be obtained from the Office of Administration by contacting us on – Fax: (876) 977-1422; or E-mail: oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm APPLICATION PROCEDURE Complete two copies of the application form provided and submit with the application form, your full particulars of qualifications, experience, date of birth, marital status and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your current organisation). This information should be forwarded to: The Campus Registrar Further particulars of advertised post and applications forms are available at the above address. In order to expedite the appointments procedure, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under confidential cover directly to the Campus Registrar at the above address. Open Research Associate Position at MIT The MIT Center for International Studies seeks a research associate to act as project manager for a new initiative to develop actionable ideas for sustainable development in Puerto Rico. The project, which is funded through academic year 2012-2013, convenes scholars from MIT, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere to think creatively to address chronic problems of under-employment, poverty, dependence on remittances, and related problems. Research and policy outputs will include Caribbean-wide perspectives, social dynamics, trade, environmental sustainability, illicit economies, human capital, and migration, in addition to economic development issues. The research associate will manage the project under the supervision of senior Center scholars. He/she will coordinate disparate research efforts, identify research needs, liaise between project partners at MIT and Puerto Rico, develop policy products (papers, new media, presentations, etc.) for U.S. and Puerto Rican decision makers, and conduct research. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role in applied social science that can have important real-world impacts. Requirements: A social scientist with a Ph.D., experience in one or more of the substantive areas above, fluency in Spanish as well as English, and knowledge of the Caribbean. The position’s duration is dependent on the development of the project but will not be less than two years, starting in the spring of 2011. The search will remain open indefinitely, but consideration of candidates will commence in the first week of February 2011. The salary will be approximately $57,000 to $60,000 annually with excellent benefits. Please apply online by going to http://web.mit.edu/jobs/ and seeking job number mit-00007455. For questions about the position, please contact Robert Murray, 617-253-8064, rmurray@mit.edu. BMCC/Center for Ethnic Studies Title: Full-time Substitute (one Semester) Instructor/ - African American Studies SCHEDULE AFN OR ANT 128 SECTION 121 TU,TH 12-1:15 AFN 322 SECTION 101 M,W 10-11:15 AFN 322 SECTION 141, TU,TH 2-3:15 AFN 338 SECTION 121 M,W 12-1:15 University of Georgia The Departments of Romance Languages and Theatre and Film Studies invite applications for a joint position at the assistant professor level beginning in August 15, 2011. We are looking for outstanding scholars whose research and interests focus on Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically in Francophone Caribbean theatre and performance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in both departments and to affiliate with the Latin American and Caribbean Institute (LACSI). Faculty members are expected to support the college's goals of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We invite interested candidates to visit the web sites of the Theatre and Film Studies Department (http://www.drama.uga.edu), the Department of Romance Languages (http://www.rom.uga.edu), and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (http://www.lacsi.uga.edu). Please send a letter of application, a c.v., a research statement, a statement of teaching experience and interests, samples of written work, and three letters of recommendation to the chair of the recruitment committee: Dr. Doris Y. Kadish, Director of LACSI, Department of Romance Languages, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-1611,dkadish@uga.edu. E-mail applications are welcome. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Rutgers University Open Rank ScholarThe Caribbean Studies Initiative of the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University seeks to hire scholars (open rank) with a record of research and scholarship in Caribbean Studies, including engagements with the Caribbean diaspora and transnational populations. Applicants should centrally address two or more of the following themes in their work: colonialism, creolization, "négritude," history, migration, race, gender, sexuality, health, music, film, politics, law, inequality. We are especially interested in applications from humanities or social sciences scholars who work on Haiti and the Francophone Caribbean. We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues with interdisciplinary interests, devoted to quality undergraduate education and committed to leading research, curricular, extra-curricular, and community-oriented programs. The hired scholar(s) will join our growing number of Caribbeanists in shaping an intellectual and institutional initiative focused on developing Caribbean Studies at Rutgers University, which includes making linkages between multiple units on campus including the Center for Race and Ethnicity, the Center for Cultural Analysis, the Institute for Research on Women, the Center for Historical Analysis, the Department of Latino and Hispanic Caribbean Studies and other departments in the School of Arts and Sciences or the professional schools. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one or two article-length writing samples, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on Jan 15 and will continue until March 15 or until the position(s) is/are filled. Search Committee co-Chairs C/O Sarah O'meara Gonzalez Rutgers University is the flagship public research university in New Jersey, with a historic commitment to undergraduate education and to public service. The hiring is subject to funding availability. Rutgers is EO/AA employer. Graduate Student Announcement
Seminars/ConferencesMinority Identities: Rights and Representation This conference aims to explore the interface between creative/critical forms of representation (such as literature, film, performance, art, history and philosophy, but not limited to these) and the claim to material/ontological human and animal rights. It will examine the concepts 'minority', 'identity', 'rights' and 'representation' and their possible View Conference Poster - View Conference Program
Calls for PapersCRITICAL ESSAYS ON CONTEMPORARY HAITIAN POETRY call for papers for edited volume Danielle Georges, Associate Professor, Lesley University, dgeorges@lesley.edu Anne François, Associate Professor, Eastern University, afrancoi@eastern.edu Cécile Accilien, Associate Professor, Columbus State University, accilien_cecile@columbusstate.edu Please submit proposals in abstract form (200-300 words) by the 15th of October 2011 at contemporary.haitian.poetry@gmail.com Haiti, recently in international news because of the devastating earthquake it experienced on January 11, 2010 (and more recently because of its presidential elections)—has a long and rich literary tradition running parallel to its complex and turbulent history. We have received initial interest in the volume from an academic press. General inquiries should be addressed to The Editorsat contemporary.haitian.poetry@gmail.com by the 15th of October 2011. Completed essays must be submitted by January 30, 2012, following MLA formatting guidelines. Final essays should be no more than 25 pages (including notes, bibliography, etc.). Potential topics (others are welcomed)
Department of History Position Number 13370 The Department of History at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Latin American History. Applications are invited from specialists in any region, period or scholarly specialization, excluding Argentina; but in keeping with the University's strategic priorities, preference will be given to candidates whose research bears on subjects related to the History of Indigenous Peoples and/or to human rights. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2012, or soon thereafter. The successful candidate must have a PhD in History by the time of appointment. The starting salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate, but this is an entry-level position. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellence in research and success in teaching. Responsibilities will include maintaining a productive research program; undergraduate and graduate teaching, including graduate student supervision, in Latin American History; developing graduate and undergraduate offerings in the appointee's field of specialization; undergraduate teaching in World History; and service related activities. The University of Manitoba is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications for this position must include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a sample of writing. Candidates should include evidence of effective teaching, such as teaching evaluations and sample course outlines. As well, three confidential letters of reference must be received directly from the applicant's referees. Applications and letters of reference should be sent to Professor Mark Gabbert, Chair, Latin American Search Committee, Department of History, 402 Fletcher Argue Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 15, 2011. Further information concerning the Department and the University may be obtained from http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/history or by e-mail from Sandra_Ferguson@umanitoba.ca. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that a candidate's curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. ****************************************************** Département d'Histoire Poste Numéro 13370 Le Département d'Histoire à l'Université du Manitoba solicite des candidatures pour un poste permanent à plein temps de Professeur Adjoint en Histoire de l'Amérique Latine. Les personnes intéressées devraient être spécialisées dans une region, période ou sujet historique quel qu'il soit, à l'exclusion de l'Argentine. Néanmoins, afin de suivre les priorités stratégiques de l'Université, la préférence sera donnée aux candidat(e)s dont la recherche à trait à l'Histoire des Peuples Autochtones ou aux Droits de l'Homme. La date d'entrée en function sera le 1er Juillet 2012 ou peu après. Le candidat retenu devra posséder un Doctorat en Histoire avant d'assumer son poste. Le salaire de départ sera function des qualifications et de l'expérience du candidat, pour un poste de niveau d'entrée. Tout candidat devra avoir fait preuve d'excellence en recherche et de réussite dans l'enseignement. Les responsabilités du poste exigent le maintient d'un programme de recherche fructueux; l'enseignement de programmes de premier cycle et de cycles supérieurs, y compris la supervision des étudiants de cycles supérieurs, pour l'Histoire de l'Amérique Latine; le développement de cours dans la spécialité du titulaire pour les deux cycles; l'enseignement de l'Histoire du Monde pour le premier cycle; et services à la collectivité. L'Université du Manitoba souscrit à la diversité et à l'équité en matière d'emploi. Elle accueille favorablement les demandes d'emploi de femmes et d'hommes qualifiés, y compris les demandes d'emploi des personnes de minorities visibles, des peuples autochtones et des personnes handicapées. Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont invitées à poser leur candidature, mais la priorité sera donnée aux canadiennes, canadiens et aux residents et résidentes permanents. Les personnes intéressées sont priées de faire parvenir une letter de demande d'emploi, un curriculum vitae et une de leurs publications. Les candidats devront pouvoir démontrer leur capacité à assurer l'enseignement de Histoire en joignant, par exemple, des évaluations et des exemples de plans de cours à leur dossier. Trois lettres de recommendation confidentielles doivent être reçues directement des arbitres du demandeur. Les demandes et lettres de référence doivent étre envoyées à: Professeur Mark Gabbert, Président, Comité de Recherche Poste l'Amérique Latine, Département d'Histoire, 402 Fletcher Argue Building, Université du Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5. La date limite pour le reçu des demandes est le 15 Octobre 2011. Toute autre information concernant le Départment d'Histoire et L'Université peut être obtenu de: Toutes les informations fournies dans les dossiers de demandes d'emploi, y compris les lettres de recommendations, seront traitées suivant l'acte sur La Liberté d'Information et le Protection de la Vie Privée (Manitoba). Veuillez noter que le curriculum vitae d'un candidat peut être fourni aux membres du Comité de Recherche. ****************************************************** Departmento de Historia Puesto número 13370 El Departamento de Historia de la Universidad de Manitoba abre el llamado para cubrir un cargo tenure-track de tiempo completo, en el rango de Assistant Professor, en historia de América Latina. Se considerarán aspirantes con intereses en cualquier área geográfica, período o área de especialización con excepción de Argentina, si bien, y de acuerdo con las prioridades estratégicas de la Universidad de Manitoba, se dará preferencia a candidatos cuyas áreas de investigación estén relacionadas con la historia de los pueblos indígenas y/o derechos humanos. La fecha de inicio del cargo es el 1 de julio de 2012, o poco tiempo después. El aspirante eventualmente seleccionado deberá contar con un doctorado en historia al momento de iniciar sus actividades. El salario inicial reflejará las calificaciones y experiencia del candidato, si bien se aclara que se trata de una posición de tipo entry-level. Los candidatos deberán demostrar excelencia en investigación y en la enseñanza. Las responsabilidades del cargo incluyen mantener un programa de investigación productivo, enseñar a nivel de grado (undergraduate) y post-grado (graduate)—incluyendo supervisión y dirección de alumnos de post-grado--, desarrollar cursos de nivel de grado y post-grado en el área de especialización del candidato, dictar clases de grado sobre historia mundial y desempeñar actividades en el área de servicio relacionadas con el puesto. La Universidad de Manitoba tiene un firme compromiso con la igualdad y la diversidad e invita solicitudes de candidatos calificados de ambos géneros, incluyendo miembros de minorías visibles y pueblos aborígenes y personas con discapacidades. Todo candidato calificado está invitado a presentarse para este puesto, si bien ciudadanos canadienses y residentes permanentes serán considerados con prioridad. Las personas interesadas en este cargo deberán enviar una carta de solicitud, currículum vitae y un texto como muestra de escritura académica. Los candidatos deberían también incluir evidencia concreta de experiencia en enseñanza, tales como evaluaciones y ejemplos de programas de cursos (syllabi). Finalmente, los candidatos deberán enviar tres cartas de recomendación, las cuáles deberán ser enviadas directamente por las personas elegidas por el candidato. Todo el material de la solicitud del cargo, incluyendo las cartas de recomendación, debe ser dirigido a: Professor Mark Gabbert, Chair, Latin American Search Committee, Department of History, 402 Fletcher Argue Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5. El plazo para la recepción de solicitudes es el 15 de octubre de 2011. Para mayor información sobre la universidad y el departamento de historia, consultar http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/history o bien solicitarla por correo electrónico a Sandra_Ferguson@umanitoba.ca El material de la solicitud, incluyendo las cartas de recomendación, será tenido en cuenta de acuerdo con la Ley de Libertad de Información y Protección de la Privacidad (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) de Manitoba. Asimismo, se notifica a los candidatos que sus curriculum vitae puede ser provistos a las personas que participen en el proceso de selección del candidato. 41st Congress of the CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES (CALACS) UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia, May 18th - 20th, 2012 Deadline for receipt of proposals is October 25, 2011. Congress theme: Between Indigeneity and the Transnational: Place and Mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean The Latin America and Caribbean region has been politically and economically dominated for centuries by non-indigenous peoples. The 2012 CALACS conference to be held in Kelowna, British Columbia, in the heart of the Okanagan First Nations territory, convokes scholars from across the social sciences and the humanities, as well as activists and artists, to reconsider notions of place and mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the variety of transnational and borderless social interactions that contest legacies of imperialism, colonialism, exclusion and violence across the Americas and the Caribbean. In addition to this central theme, the conference welcomes submissions related to other themes involving Latin America and the Caribbean. Relevant information for prospective participants will be posted on our website in the coming weeks: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/latin/CALACS2012.html Inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Jessica Stites Mor *************************** APPEL DE PROPOSITIONS pour le 41e congrès de l'ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES ÉTUDES LATINO-AMÉRICAINES ET CARAÏBES (ACÉLAC) qui se tiendra à l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique à Kelowna du 18 au 20 mai 2012 (UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, Colombie-Britannique) Date limite pour envoyer une proposition: le 25 octobre 2011. Thème du congrès: Entre indigénéité et transnationalisme: espace et mobilité en Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes La région de l'Amérique latine et des Caraïbes est dominée politiquement et économiquement par des non-indigènes depuis des siècles. L'édition 2012 du congrès de l'ACÉLAC se tiendra à Kelowna, en Colombie-Britannique, au cœur du territoire des Premières Nations de l'Okanagan. Nous invitons les chercheurs de toutes les disciplines des sciences humaines, des arts et des lettres, les activistes et les artistes, à réfléchir sur la notion d'espace et de mobilité en Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes et à s'intéresser aux différentes interactions sociales dans une perspective transfrontalière et transnationale ainsi qu'à la remise en question des conséquences de l'impérialisme, du colonialisme, de l'exclusion et de la violence d'un bout à l'autre des Amériques et des Caraïbes. En plus d'accepter les propositions qui portent sur le thème du congrès, les organisateurs de la conférence invitent également les intéressés à soumettre des propositions portant sur d'autres sujets touchant l'Amérique latine et les Caraïbes. Dans les prochaines semaines, vous pourrez prendre connaissance de l'information supplémentaire destinée à ceux qui désirent participer à ce congrès en consultant notre site Internet : http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/latin/CALACS2012.html Les questions et les commentaires devraient être adressés à: Dr. Jessica Stites Mor *************************** CONVOCATORIA DE PONENCIAS ASOCIACION CANADIENSE DE ESTUDIOS LATINOAMERICANOS Y DEL CARIBE (ACELC) UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia (Colombia Británica), 18 - 20 de mayo de 2012 La fecha límite para la recepción de propuestas es el 25 de octubre de 2011. Tema del Congreso: Entre indigeniedad y transnacionalismo: lugar y movilidad en Latinoamérica y el Caribe La región latinoamericana y del Caribe ha sido dominada por siglos política y económicamente por personas no indígenas. El congreso 2012 de la ACELC, que se llevará a cabo en Kelowna, British Columbia, en el corazón del territorio de las naciones originarias Okanagan, convoca a académicos de todas las ciencias sociales y de las humanidades, como también a activistas y artistas, a reconsiderar los conceptos de lugar y movilidad en Latinoamérica y el Caribe y los diferentes tipos de interacciones sociales de carácter transnacional que contienden los legados de imperialismo, colonialismo, exclusión y violencia a lo largo de toda Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Además de este tema central, son también bienvenidas las propuestas sobre otros temas relacionados con Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Mayor información para posibles participantes será publicada en nuestro sitio web en las próximas semanas: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/latin/CALACS2012.html Todas las consultas deberán ser dirigidas a: Dr. Jessica Stites Mor New Geographies: Studies in Postcoloniality and GlobalizationThe Department of Liberal Arts & The Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) of University os West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago Campus, are co-organizing an international conference entitled "New Geographies: Studies in Postcoloniality and Globalization" from the 24th till the 26th of March 2011. The conference will be held at UWI and talks are under way with the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The number of international, regional and local participants is expected to be 150-200. The purpose of this international high-profile conference is to bring together people from different fields and universities in order to re-think current issues of postcoloniality and globalization. Trinidad, as per its history, is particularly concerned and our aim is also to familiarise the foreign participants with the local culture as well as to promote it abroad. The conference proceedings and selected papers in both English and French language will be published thereafter.
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