Call for Papers:
Cultural Translation and East Asia: Film, Literature and Art
September 7th-8th 2012
Location: School of Creative Studies and Media and School of Modern Languages, Bangor University, Wales UK.
Call for papers
The aim of this interdisciplinary conference is to focus on questions of "cultural translation" in all its forms and constructs. As global identity becomes increasingly defined by questions of communication across languages and cultures the role of "translation" becomes key in the forging of new subjectivities.
Topics could include (although are not limited to) :
1. Adaption in literature, film and media
2. Interplay between East Asian nations
3. Construction of "East Asia" as a theoretical/political/cultural concept
4. A focus on the interplay between "East Asia" and the "West"
5. Global Dissemination of East Asian Popular Culture.
6. Creative writing and literary translation as cross-cultural tool
We would especially welcome practice-led works from artists, translators, filmmakers and writers. Panel submissions (3-4 people) are also very welcome.
This conference is broadly considering Mainland China, Taiwan, Mongolia, Hong Kong, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to be the geographical area of focus however comparative studies are very welcome.
There are plans for a special edition journal as a direct result of this conference.
Any questions or queries please don't hesitate to contact the organisers:
Dr Kate Taylor-Jones (k.taylor[atmark]bangor.ac.uk) and Dr Yan Ying (y.ying[atmark]bangor.ac.uk)
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Call for Papers
Submission Deadline: 20th May 2012
Submission of Papers:
The language of the conference is English and papers must be submitted in this language. However, we hope (dependent on submission) to offer specific panels in Korean, Japanese and Chinese Language with translation as needed. Please email all submissions with attachments in Word or PDF file format and with "Cultural Translation proposal (NAME OF APPLICANT, TITLE OF PROPOSAL)" in the subject line.
When submitting a panel proposal:
• include an abstract between 150 – 200 words that outlines the panel's theme (include title)
• designate one panelist as the contact person and include contact information
When submitting a paper proposal (individual or part of a panel):
• a one-page abstract (include title)
• short biography of the author
• contact details of author
The conference committee assumes all members of proposed panels have agreed to participate.
