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  Alexander von Humboldt Conference 2001

 

Call for Papers

HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

June, 18-22, 2001

 

Travel Literature to and from Latin America from the Fifteenth through the Twentieth Centuries

International and Interdisciplinary Conference: Non-Fiction* Latin American Travel Literature by Travelers to and from the Americas in homage to the distinguished traveler to the Americas Alexander von Humboldt at Humboldt State University, Arcata California USA. (Non- Fiction excludes novel, short story, poetry and theater)

 

The Conference will only allow for one presentation per participant.

Papers: Topics could include, but are not limited to:

  • Alexander von Humboldt
  • Travel Anthologies (Journals, Letters, Chronicles)
  • Chronicle of Discovery and Conquest
  • Theoretical Approaches
  • Genre and Canon
  • Gender
  • Humor
  • Travel and the Construction of the Other
  • Popular Culture in Travel Writing
  • Sciences
  • Archeology
  • Anthropology
  • Ethnography
  • Ecology and Travel
  • Scholarly Travels
  • Diplomatic Travel Writing
  • Misionary Travel Writing
  • Travel and Globalization
  • Travel in Translation
  • Journalist Travels
  • Exile
  • Graphic Representation of Travels (Photography, Painting)
  • Artist Travel Writing (Musicians, Painters, Architects)
  • Representation of Indigenous Cultures in Travel Writing
  • Mexican-American Border Travels

Special Session: Present Day Writers of Travel Literature
(this session will be reserved for authors who wish to read their own works)

Special emphasis will be on travel writing:

  • Between Mexico and the U.S.A.
  • Between Latin America and the U.S.A.
  • Between Latin America and the rest of the World

We invite all specialists, professionals, and graduate students interested in the field of Travel Literature (to and from Latin America) to submit papers for consideration.

  • Papers may be submitted in English or Spanish.
  • Reading of the papers should not exceed 20 Minutes (8pages double spaced, 2000 words approximately)
  • We also invite panels. Panel chairs should send abstracts of participants.

Note: Selected papers will be considered for publication

Pre and post activities are scheduled. Reduced rates for food and lodging will be available at the University Conference Center. Precise information will follow.

Deadlines:

September 15, 2000 Abstract (one page maximum, English or Spanish)
September 30, 2000 Committee's deadline to select abstracts for this conference
September 30, 2000 Registration fee due

 

Registration Fees:

$75 US Dollars- for USA and European participants.
$30 US Dollars- for Latin American participants, and others.

 

Mail abstract to:

Dr. Lilianet Brintrup
President

Dr. Kay LaBahn
Vice President

Department of Modem Languages
Humboldt State University
Arcata, California 95521
USA

Contacts:

Dr. Brintrup - (707) 826-3123

Dr. LaBahn- (707)826-3158
Fax: (707) 826-3227
E-mail: libl@axe.humboldt.edu

Please visit our website at www.humboldt.edu/~avh2001

 

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