[csaa-forum] reminder: toby miller pg/ecr masterclass

[alison huber]

NB: Applications for these masterclasses are due next week (April 20).

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The ARC Cultural Research Network Postgraduate and Early Career 
Researcher Node & the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative 
Industries and Innovation present:


travelling masterclass with Professor Toby Miller

east coast masterclass
venue: University of Melbourne, VIC
date: Monday 15 May 2006
time: 9.30am-6.00pm

west coast masterclass
venue: Murdoch University, WA
date: Wednesday 17 May 2006
time: 9.30am-6.00pm

masterclass theme: 'Popular Media and Cultural Citizenship'


what is it?  We are seeking applications from postgraduates and early 
career researchers who wish to take part in a fantastic opportunity 
to learn from one of cultural studies' leading scholars.  Each 
intensive class will be strictly limited to no more than 12 
participants whose work relates to the general theme, 'Popular Media 
and Cultural Citizenship'.  Participants will be chosen based on a 
competitive application process.  The masterclasses will follow a 
'workshop' format, in which participants will present, discuss and 
interrogate their writing and ideas in collaboration with Professor 
Miller and others students and early career researchers working in 
the field.

how much does it cost?  The masterclasses are free of charge to 
successful applicants, and include lunch and morning/afternoon teas. 
Participants who are travelling from interstate will be eligible for 
travel and accommodation subsidies.

how do I apply?  Applications are due by 20 April 2006.  Applications 
must include a completed application form, downloadable from the CRN 
website at <http://www.uq.edu.au/crn/projects/masterclass.html> which 
asks for: a 400-word thesis abstract or statement of current research 
project(s), highlighting specific links with the masterclass theme 
and/or Miller's work; a brief CV (no more than 2 pages).  Successful 
applicants will be notified by 5 May 2006, and will be required to 
submit a 3000-word writing sample by 10 May 2006, which will be 
forwarded to Professor Miller and the other participants for their 
attention prior to the masterclass.  Applications and queries should 
be submitted via email, to Alison Huber at <huberal at unimelb.edu.au>. 

Toby Miller is Professor of English, Sociology and Women's Studies, 
and Director of the Program in Film and Visual Culture at the 
University of California, Riverside.  His writing and research on 
film, television, sport, globalisation and cultural citizenship is 
extensive: he is the author and editor of over 20 books, and his 
numerous essays can be read in more than 30 journals and 50 edited 
collections.

NB: For more information about Toby Miller's writing and research, 
download his biography at <http://www.cci.edu.au/events.php>.

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dr alison huber
dept of english with cultural studies
university of melbourne

p: 8344 7274
e: huberal at unimelb.edu.au
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