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Nov 24 2009
Reminder_CFP--16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Conference (NATSA) @
Berkeley, California (June 18-20)
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From: Hsun-Hui Tseng <natsa.hui@gmail.com>
Call for papers 16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Association
(NATSA) Conference, Berkeley, CA, June 18-20, 2010
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE 15th December 2009
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Abstract Submission Deadline: December 15, 2009
Conference Venue: Dwinelle Hall, University of California at Berkeley, USA
Conference Date: June 18-20, 2010
Organization: North American Taiwan Studies Association (NATSA)
Submission webpage: http://www.na-tsa.org/2010cfp/
Homepage: http://www.na-tsa.or
NATSA 2010 Call for Papers
Main Theme
China Effect: Securing Taiwan in the Age of Conflicts and Cooperation
Elected on the campaign slogan "we are ready" in 2008, Taiwanese people had
high expectation for the new administration. To meet these expectations,
the top priority on the President's agenda was to loosen restraints on
cross-strait economic activities, negotiate with the Chinese government to
open up the three direct links, and extend the promotion to economic
agreements such as ECFA. President Ma believes a closer cross-strait
relationship could stimulate Taiwan's economy and elevate Taiwan's
visibility in the international community. The China-friendly policy,
however, triggers a vigorous, and sometimes heated, debate over Taiwan's
national security.
A "China effect" is instilled into Taiwan's domestic issues in every aspect.
It not only impacts the perception of national identities that is already
dividing the Taiwanese society. An economic system that is overly dependent
on the Chinese market, an unconsolidated democracy that does not provide
efficient governance, a politicized civil society that cannot hold people in
power accountable, and a governmental ideology that pursues economic
development at the expense of the environment and human rights are all
intertwined in the nexus of power dynamics between Taiwan and China.
While a closer relationship between Taiwan and China is anticipated, the
strengthening relationship with China may threaten Taiwan's security rouses
concerns. The main theme of this year reconsiders how Taiwan should
re-define itself, politically, economically, and culturally against the
background of a new international order that recognizes China's emergence as
an influential global power. We welcome research topics reflecting the
"China effect" on Taiwan's national security, contested national identities,
cross-strait exchanges, and relations in economic, political and cultural
fields, Taiwan's foreign policies, democratic consolidation, and the stake
of civil society.
Minor Themes
A) Beyond the Political Economy of Natural Disaster and Calamity: Toward a
Humanitarian Recovery and Sustainable Development
The year 2009 marks a striking year of Taiwan's responses to natural
disasters (921 Earthquake 10th anniversary and Morakot typhoon) from which
intensive threats reveal long-neglected issues on the unbalanced
relationship between development and environment. We encourage paper
submissions on Taiwan's sustainable development, the political economy of
natural disasters and calamity, the historical context of forced
resettlement, and policy making on emergency and reconstruction, and
disaster management and humanitarian relief. Papers on psychological
recovery, family reconstruction after calamity, healing in coping with the
traumatic experiences of survivors and volunteers dealing with disastrous
aftermath are also welcome in this session. Thoughts on rethinking disaster
and sustainability via interdisciplinary works are especially welcome.
B) Reconsidering and Destabilizing the Category of "Minorities": Civil
Society and its Discontents
In general conceptualization and policy making, the idea of "minority" is
often connected with ethnic-linguistic groups that are limited in number or
have a specific cultural tradition. Nevertheless, gender/sexual orientation
as LGBT/ GLBT, the physically or mentally challenged, migrants/re-settlers,
and expatriates could be considered as minorities as well. In this minor
theme, we call for papers to reconsider the concept of 「minorities」 in the
Taiwanese context and to destabilize the category while bringing new
perspectives on how different minority groups impact the make-up of the
contemporary Taiwanese society. Issues on identity formation of the
minorities, their interaction with other groups, social movements, and human
rights are welcome. Discussions of minorities are not limited to groups
physically located in Taiwan, but we encourage creative endeavors to broaden
our understanding of "minorities" in the context of Taiwan.
C) Cultures of Ocean and Land: The Construction of Taiwanese Histories and
Identities by Cultural and Creative Industries
Taiwan has always been the nexus of diverse cultures from continents and
oceans which free arts and histories from any certain ideology or bounded
expression. The recently proposed "Project of Cultural and Creative
Industries" by the Council for Cultural Affairs marks the confluence of
cultural landscapes and invented traditions. The opening of 2009 World Games
or the creative souvenirs from the Palace Museum are just two examples of
molded identities and historical memories. We invite discussions and
reflections on the dialectical relationships between creative landscapes and
cultural industry, which explore various facets on creating and
manufacturing the "Taiwanese culture."
Panel Proposal and Poster Presentation
This year, NATSA invites panel proposals by discipline or field of interest.
In order to foster discussion, each panel should consist of three to four
writers. The panel proposal submission should include the panel abstract,
together with all the paper abstracts to be presented in the conference.
Each panel and paper abstract is subject to review. All disciplines are
welcome, and proposals from less represented disciplines are particularly
encouraged.
NATSA will continue to hold poster presentation for this year. Please
indicate what kind of presentation you intend to participate when submitting
your abstract through our online submission system. The system will be open
from October 20th through December 15th, 2009 Midnight (Eastern time, USA).
Conference contributors may be eligible for travel grants. For a full
version of our Call for Paper and other detailed information please visit
our website at http://www.na-tsa.org/index.htm
Travel Grant
Each year NATSA seeks funding to support scholars and professionals to
present at our conferences from all over the United States and all over
world--Taiwan, Japan, China, England, Italy. Although the exact grant NATSA
is able to offer vary each year, in the past we have offered US$150~$300 to
domestic participants and US$300~$600 to international participants. The
travel grant is an effort to encourage all to submit abstracts!
Best Paper Award
To encourage graduate students making quality contribution to the field of
Taiwan Studies, NATSA continues the Best Paper Award for the third year. The
winner will receive a prize of $300USD.
Book Exhibition
This year's conference will continue past years' tradition of bringing in
publishers active in Taiwan and North America to present their products at a
discounted rate (15~20% off), such as the University of Washington Press,
the University of Hawaii Press, the Cornell University Press, the Columbia
University Press, and the Stanford University Press. The book exhibition
presents many important as well as most updated works in various fields
relevant to this year's conference themes. Don't forget to stop by the
booths during coffee breaks!
Last but not least, please feel free to pass on this e-mail to researchers
or institutions who might be interested. Thanks very much.
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