Call for Papers: AFSAAP - "Africa on a Global Stage", 10/03

African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific AFSAAP 2003 26th Annual Conference

'Africa on a Global Stage: Politics, History, Economics and Culture.'

Wednesday October 1st to Friday October 3rd 2003

Flinders University - Adelaide, South Australia

FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS see: http://www.ssn.flinders.edu.au/global/afsaap/2003conference.htm

The twenty sixth Annual Conference of the African Studies Association of Australasia will be held at The Flinders University of South Australia from the 1st to 3rd of October 2003. The conference convenor is Dr Tanya Lyons.

The aim of the conference will be to examine all of the major issues facing Africa today, and to put Africa in focus on a global stage. With the recent war on terror and global connections with terrorism, understanding the African context will prove to be an important factor in coming to terms with current world events. Papers, panels and seminars on these themes are encouraged, however all papers relevant to African Studies will be considered. In particular papers from postgraduates are encouraged and the Postgraduate Workshop will be held on Wednesday 1st October 2003

Please submit abstracts of no more than 300 words before May 30th 2003

Send abstracts to Dr. Tanya Lyons Email: tanya.lyons@flinders.edu.au

Please note - Final papers must be written and submitted prior to the conference by August 30th 2003 as an email attachment in Word or RTF format.

Registration

3 days includes morning and afternoon teas and a light lunch each day

Full Rate: $100 Student rate: $50 (please include a photocopy of student ID with registration) Daily Option - Single Day Full Rate: $40 Student rate: $20 (please include a photocopy of student ID with registration) Postgraduate Workshop - Wednesday October 1st Full Rate: $40 Student rate: $20 (please include a photocopy of student ID with registration) Conference Dinner Thursday October 2nd - $50

Total Amount Enclosed AU$..................... (please include an additional AU$10 for foreign currency cheques)

Your Title / Name and Institution (as will appear on name tag) Postal Address Email: Telephone Fax

Please send cheques or Australia Post Money Order made out to AFSAAP to Dr. Tanya Lyons C/o School of Political and International Studies Flinders University GPO Box 2100 Adelaide 5001.

About Adelaide

From Adelaide (the Capital of South Australia) you can: - tour the internationally renowned wine regions of Barossa Valley, Clare Valley or McLaren Vale - explore the pristine beaches and coastlines of the Eyre and Fleurieu Peninsulas - visit the spectacular scenery of the Flinders Ranges, gateway to the Outback encounter the unique native wildlife of Kangaroo Island www.southaustralia.com www.sacentral.sa.gov.au

Accomodation Adelaide's Central Business District is 12km to the north of Flinders University, where most conference activities will take place. There are local buses from the city to Flinders University (approx. 30 minute trip) if you choose to stay at a city hotel.

Alternatively, accommodation close to campus is available at the Tonsley Hotel Motel. Single rooms are $65, double rooms are $75.00. Phone: (08) 8276 8099. The Marion Caravan Park offers accommodation ranging from budget cabins to luxury apartments. Phone: (08) 8276 6695. TheTonsley Hotel Motel and the Marion Caravan Park are both on a bus route to the University (about a 10 min. ride).

Travel: Conference delegates should make their own arrangements for travelling to Adelaide.

AFSAAP Subscription Renewals for 2003 are now Due AFSAAP members are reminded that subscriptions run from January to December. Subscriptions for 2003/2004 are now due. Please fill in this form and return it to the address below. You must specifically request a receipt.

Regular Member in Australasia Pacific region AUD$25 (outside the regionA$30) Organizational Member AUD$50 (outside the region A$55) Student Membership AUD$15 (outside the region A$20)

Subscription includes AFSAAP Journal. All prices are in Australian Dollars

Total Subscription enclosed: AUD $ Donation enclosed: AUD $ Bank charges for foreign currency cheques please add AU$10 AUD $10.00

TOTAL: AUD $

Signature Date

Please make cheques payable to AFSAAP. A receipt will not be issued unless requested. If you are posting this please do not send cash. Please fill in the details and return this section with your payment to:

Dr Tanya Lyons, AFSAAP c/o Globalisation Program, Flinders University GPO Box 2100, SA 5001, Australia