Call for Papers/Presentations
Call for Papers/Presentations
"Hmong Global Identities in the 21st Century."
The 3rd International Conference on Hmong Studies
April 9th- 11th, 2010
Concordia University, St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
USA
The Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University-St. Paul is pleased to announce its Third International Conference on Hmong Studies.
It is estimated that over two million Hmong and eight million Miao exist worldwide. Hmong Studies scholars invest much time and energy in debating whether Hmong and Miao are the same. Often, more questions emerge than answers. When a person says he or she is Hmong, what does that mean? Does sharing a common history and culture mean one is a Hmong person? What essential characteristics constituted Hmong identity fifty years ago? How do they differ from current interpretations of who can be considered Hmong? This growing complexity in the development of Hmong global identities will be the theme for the Third International Conference on Hmong Studies.
The purpose of this conference is to provide opportunities for emerging and established scholars to share their research on Hmong related topics, to inspire and motivate students to engage in scholarly research, and to recognize distinguished scholars for their work in the field of Hmong Studies.
Call for Papers/Presentations
The Third International Conference on Hmong Studies is seeking proposals for individual papers and organized panels. The deadline for submission of proposals is December 31, 2009. Complete papers are due on February 26, 2010. Selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited volume by the Center for Hmong Studies.
For individual papers, please provide the title, a 250-word abstract, name and affiliation, contact information and a one-page curriculum vitae or brief biography. Individual presentations should run no longer than 20 minutes, excluding time for questions.
Organized panels should consist of three to four panelists and one moderator. Please provide a title, brief description of the panel, 250-word abstracts for each paper, and the names and institutional affiliations of all participants. Each panel is allotted 1 hour, inclusive of open forum. Please submit panel proposal to Xiong@csp
Topics
Topics may include but are not limited to:
- Language development and changes
- Teaching of Hmong language
- Culture and society
- History
- War experiences in Laos
- Leadership
- Politics
- Political participation
- Business endeavors (or maybe development)
- Hmong in the media
- Religious beliefs and practices
- Impact of changing demographics on collective outlook and identity
- Higher education
- Health and wellness
- Acculturation and integration in various societies?
- Changing gender roles within the Hmong community
- Intergenerational issues
- Being Hmong and American
- Impact of tourism on Hmong culture and village life in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China
All tracks will be presented in English unless noted. When submitting your abstract/proposal, please indicate whether your presentation will be in Hmong, English or other languages. Proposals should be submitted to Xiong@csp.edu.
Please direct questions concerning this Call for Papers or the conference to:
Lee Pao Xiong
Center for Hmong Studies
Concordia University, St. Paul
275 North Syndicate Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
USA
651-641-8870
xiong@csp.edu
