Modern studies events (50)

The annual Reading early modern conference invites research-based proposals in any field or discipline of early modern studies, but in particular on areas related to the themes of Controversy, Protest, Ridicule, and Laughter. Organized by: University of Reading Early modern Research Centre....

Bridges Asia 2010 will focus on trends, challenges and opportunities in the design, construction and maintenance of modern bridge systems across Asia. The conference will present case studies on landmark bridge projects specifically in:Hong Kong Malaysia China Japan Indonesia...

The Nanovic Institute for European studies of the University of Notre Dame announces an interdisciplinary, international conference on the history and literature of the Iberian empires from the High Middle Ages through the conquest of the New World. Although many scholars have acknowledged similarities between late-medieval Iberia and its colonies in the New World, few have offered precise...

Call for Papers: Why Allegory Now? A One-Day Interdisciplinary Conference hosted by the University of Manchester The International Anthony Burgess Foundation Friday April 1st 2011 Confirmed plenary speakers: Prof. Jeremy Tambling, English and American studies, University of Manchester Dr. Roger Pooley, English, Keele University The University of Manchester invites scholars and early...

In December 2010, two newly formed networks, the Scottish Network of modernist studies and the British Association of modernist studies, are hosting their first major international symposium at the University of Glasgow. Entitled ‘The 1910 Centenary Conference’, this event is based around Virginia Woolf’s famous and controversial statement, in an essay of 1924, that...

Cutting Edges: English and Language studies Annual Conference is a conference for those researching and working in the fields of TESOL, modern languages, culture and education. The theme this year is on 'Creativity in language teaching and teacher training', and will include the following topics: Innovation and creativity in classroom practice and course design Developing...

In the most general terms death is defined as the final and irreversible cessation of the vital functions in an organism, the ending of life. However, the precise definition of death and the exact time of the transition from life to death differ according to culture, religion and legal system. The essential insecurities and doubts over the nature and state of death have affected cultural...

The Cultural studies Association (U.S.) invites participation in its Eighth Annual Meeting from all areas and on all topics of relevance to Cultural studies, including but not limited to literature, history, sociology, geography, anthropology, communications, popular culture, cultural theory, queer studies, critical race studies, feminist studies, postcolonial...

SMi Group proudly presents the 3rd annual Air Mission Planning conference, which will be held in London on 11th & 12th June 2012. From tasking to re-tasking, mission planning is the core competence that underpins air operations for our flight crews and airmen. Advances in technology have increased capability and safety in the air whilst the evolution to dynamic mission planning has been...

From 9 to September 11, 2010 will be held on 7 th Iberian Congress of African studies in Lisbon. 50 years of independence in Africa: challenges to modernity is the title of the congress organized by the CEA ISCTE / IUL and CEAUP....