Call for Papers
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Call for Papers is now closed
Extended deadline to Submit: May 20, 2021 Contact the conveners at: [email protected] |
The ravages of the global COVID pandemic, followed by Tatmadaw General Min Aung Hlaing’s military coup d’etat present grave concerns for the present wellbeing and political future of people in Myanmar and beyond. Because of these issues, we also feel it is crucial to continue our research, academic discussion and support educational endeavors as best we can under the circumstances. For the dates of September 16-19, 2021, we will hold the 14th International Burma Studies Conference, either hybrid or fully online. Our goal is to provide an interdisciplinary space where students and researchers of the country and region can come together and share their findings, debate ideas, and discuss controversial issues. We fully acknowledge that the political circumstances are changing quickly, and we strive to be inclusive, and will update any organizational changes on the website as circumstances warrant.
Participate! The Board of Trustees of the Burma Studies Foundation, the Burma Studies Group and the Center for Burma Studies cordially invite you to participate in this exciting conference! We invite papers or multi-media presentations on all aspects of Burma/Myanmar Studies, broadly defined, including (but not limited to) anthropology, art history, environmental studies, health, history, literature, linguistics, music, political science, popular culture, religious studies, sociology and urban planning. Individual Papers We welcome individual participants to submit their proposed paper in the form of a title and 200 max. word single-paragraph abstract/summary, pasted into the webform by May 20, 2021. For the conference itself, we will gather individual papers into thematic panels. For individual presenters, please see this panel participation as an opportunity to explore diverse topics and forge new connections; scheduling needs and the variety of submissions can sometimes preclude thematic cohesion of papers. Organized Panels We welcome panel organizers to submit their completed panels on behalf of all panel members on the webform by May 20, 2021. Please include an additional title and abstract for the panel. Accepted presenters will be notified by the conveners via e-mail.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you in September! Jane M Ferguson (Conference Convener)
Australian National University Catherine Raymond (Co-Convener) Northern Illinois University |
Featured painting: Brang Li, detail from “Yangon City Hall,” 2014, 36” x 60”. BC2019.03.10. Burma Art Collection at NIU. Donation from the Thukhuma Collection.
