Am Asia Research Institute der National University of Singapore findet vom 7.-8. Dezember 2017 ein Workshop zum Thema ‚Beyond Bedouin and Bania: Arabia-South Asia Relations‚ statt. Der Call for Papers ist bist zum 20. September 2017 offen.
Den vollständigen Call for Papers finden Sie hier:
The Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore invites papers for the conference Beyond Bedouin and Bania: Arabia-South Asia Relations. This is the 4th Muhammad Alagil Arabia Asia Conference.
By dint of proximity and other reasons, Arabia and South Asia are neighbouring regions which have been involved in each other’s affairs for centuries. While their relations are not always the most visible, peoples from the two regions enjoy a degree of familiarity and mutual knowledge that defies conventional notions of cultural and religious difference.
This conference will explore and map the range of relations between Arabia and South Asia in the present and the past through a number of topics such as those below. Proposals are welcome for these topics as well as others. Joint proposals for panels of 3-4 presenters are welcome as well; please provide panel title, respective paper titles and abstracts.
In this conference, we seek to gain a better understanding of the following themes:
- Cities and Networks
- Maritime Polities
- Creole Scripts and Songs
- Performing Arts
- Migrant Labour
- Mercenaries and Militaries
- Trade Diasporas
- Religious Networks
- Consumption
- Textiles
- Food
- Smuggling
- Currencies
- Legal Platforms (e.g. Islamic, English)
- Princely States/Monarchies/Indirect Rule
- Empire in the Gulf
- Post-Imperial Legacies
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Submissions should include a title, an abstract of no more than 300 words and a brief biography including current affiliation, research interests, and publications. Please note that only previously unpublished papers or those not already committed elsewhere can be accepted. The organisers plan to publish a special issue with selected papers presented in this conference. By participating in the conference, you agree to participate in the future publication plans (special issue/journal) of the organisers.
Please submit your proposal, using the provided proposal template to Dr Nisha Mathew at meinmm@nus.edu.sg and Sharon at arios@nus.edu.sg by 20 September 2017. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by early/mid October 2017.
CONTACT DETAILS
Conference Convenors
Dr Nisha Mathew
Asia Research Institute, and Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore
E | arinmm@nus.edu.sg; meinmm@nus.edu.sg
Prof Engseng Ho
Asia Research Institute, and Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore