[csaa-forum] CFP: AAI 2 - The 2nd Asian Australian Identities conference (28-30 June 2007; Melbourne, Vic)

[Tseen Khoo]

__AAI 2 - The 2nd Asian Australian Identities conference__

28-30 June 2007 (Monash University - 30 Collins Street, Melbourne)

The field of Asian Australian Studies has gained significant momentum
since the inaugural 1999 conference in Canberra. In light of Australia’s
changed political environment, what are the key challenges facing Asian
Australian Studies today?

We welcome papers and presentations exploring Asian Australian
identities, histories, cultures and politics.

Areas of interest include:
• Community, cultural heritage and cultural identity
• Literature, performance and film
• Visual arts and new media
• Popular culture

All presentations should be of 20 minutes duration. Abstracts (200 words
max) and a short bio (max 200 words) should be sent to
tseen.khoo at arts.monash.edu.au BY THURSDAY 30 November 2006.

Conference events will include a cabaret and contemporary art exhibition.

*CONFERENCE CONVENORS:*

Tseen Khoo
School of Political and Social Inquiry
Monash University
Vic 3800
tseen.khoo at arts.monash.edu.au

Jacqueline Lo
School of Humanities
Australian National University
ACT 0200
jacqueline.lo at anu.edu.au

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__POSTGRADUATE WORKSHOP__

A postgraduate workshop at ANU House (52 Collins Street) will precede
the conference (Wednesday 27 June 2007). Postgraduates will have the
opportunity to present works-in-progress for focused discussion with key
Asian Australian studies scholars.

Workshop numbers are limited. Applications describing the area of
research and methodology (max 200 words) and a short bio (max 200 words)
should be sent to Jacqueline.Lo at anu.edu.au BY WEDNESDAY 31 January 2007.

Workshop enquiries should be directed to Dr Jacqueline Lo (details above).

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The conference and workshop are initiatives of the Asian Australian
Studies Research Network, which is generously supported by the
International Centre of Excellence in Asia-Pacific Studies (ICEAPS).