[csaa-forum] CCLCS 2006 POSTGRADUATE COLLOQUIUM - Call for Papers - deadline Saturday 14 October

[Andrew Milner]

Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Monash University

2006 POSTGRADUATE COLLOQUIUM

Call for Papers - deadline Saturday 14 October

PARALLAX: BENDING BOUNDARIES, BLENDING THEORIES

Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 November
9.00am-5.00pm, Rooms SG01 and SGO3
Manton Rooms, Ground Floor, Menzies Building, Clayton Campus.

The Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies organises an 
annual Postgraduate Colloquium, where postgraduate students from the 
Centre and the wider Faculty are able to share ideas and expertise. The 
Colloquium is an opportunity for postgraduate students and emerging 
scholars, conducting research in literary studies, cultural studies or 
critical theory, to present aspects of their work to a friendly but 
engaged audience. The Colloquium seeks to provide a forum for 
stimulating academic exchange in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. 
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

This year’s theme will be Parallax: Bending Boundaries, Blending Theory, 
inviting participants to reflect on their own research in the light of 
the interdisciplinary character of knowledge in the new millennium. The 
inspiration comes from the The Parallax View, the latest book by the 
Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek. The feature documentary "ŽIŽEK!", 
which explores the eccentric personality and esoteric work of this "wild 
man of theory", will also be screened during the Colloquium. The overall 
intention remains the sharing of original ideas and research: 
participants are under no obligation to narrow their focus to fit in 
with the theme.

Prospective participants are invited to present a paper or make some 
other form of presentation on any aspect of their research (25-30 
minutes plus discussion). Offers should be emailed to Geoff Berry, Mark 
Crees and Julia Vassilieva at _Colloquium06 at arts.monash.edu.au_ by 14th 
October. Please include a Title and an Abstract of 100-150 words. 
Presentations incorporating audiovisual media are welcome. Feel free to 
submit an individually or jointly authored paper or to organise a panel 
discussion. Topics might be research-oriented or related to broader 
university matters or current affairs. Please mention any technical 
requirements and preferences as to date and time.


-- 
Professor Andrew Milner
Graduate Coordinator
Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Monash University
Melbourne
Victoria 3800
AUSTRALIA

Phone: (61) (3) 9905 2979
Fax: (61) (3) 9905 5593
Email: Andrew.Milner at arts.monash.edu.au
Homepage:
  http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/cclcs/staff/milner/