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Proposals
are invited for papers and strands on the following broad themes
and other areas of utopian studies:
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Histories
of Utopia;
Theories of Utopia;
Politics of Utopia;
Utopia and Literature;
Arts of Utopia;
Contemporary Utopias, Eco-villages and Intentional Communities;
Aesthetics of Utopia;
Landscapes of Utopia;
Utopian architectures;
Environmental Utopias. |
Proposals
may be for individual papers of 20 minutes, which if accepted
will be grouped with others of relevant interest as far as practicality
allows; or for strands of 3, 4, 6 or 8 papers with a nominated
chair and respondent.
Abstracts should be 250 words (max.), submitted by email
as file attachments in Microsoft Word (only) to mfmiles@plymouth.ac.uk
and should include (in this order): name and affiliation, e-mail
address, title of paper, abstract, 3 keywords - if possible on
one side of A4 in a typeface no smaller than 10 point.
Abstracts will be refereed by two members of a steering group
constituted by the organisers and committee of the Utopian Studies
Society. The aim is to be inclusive.
• Deadline for abstracts: 31st March, 2007
• Responses by 5th April, 2007 or soon after
• Deadline for registration at standard fee: May 28th 2007
[ late registrations will be accepted up to 7 days prior to
the conference at additional cost up to £25 ]
Arrangements for registration will be announced in due course.
Payment will be by credit card. The fee includes a payment of
£10 per person to the Utopian Studies Society.
LANGUAGES
The conference language is English. While resources do not exist
for simultaneous translation, proposals for strands of 3 or 4
papers in French or German, or other major European languages,
with a commitment all presenters in such proposed sessions will
register for the conference, are very welcome. These sessions
will take place in these languages. Abstracts for these sessions
should be sent in both the original language and English.
INQUIRIES
Inquiries on academic matters to: mfmiles@plymouth.ac.uk
Inquiries on logistics and other practical matters to: smatheron@plymouth.ac.uk
REGISTRATION: BookingFormUT.doc
ACCOMMODATION
The University of Plymouth can offer limited good quality accommodation,
very close to the conference venue and in the heart of the City
of Plymouth. All rooms are well equiped with comfortable basic
furnishings, ensuite and double rooms are available. Single ensuite
rooms are £25 per night. All accommodation bookings must
be made and paid for separately to the conference booking.
Please note: if you still need to book a room in the student residence
(across the road from the main campus) please use this link and
book as soon as possible: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/holidayaccommodation
HOTELS: Hotels
in Plymouth link
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