[ecrea] CFP: Cultural Translation and East Asia: Film, Literature and Art Conference, September 7th-8th 2012

Dear All,

Call of Papers for the *Cultural Translation and East Asia: Film, 
Literature and Art* Conference which will be held *September 7th-8th 
2012 at Bangor University, Wales. Confirmed Key notes speakers are Dr 
Julian Stringer, University of Nottingham and Dr Ming-yeh Rawnsley, 
University of Leeds. *
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Our website is 
https://sites.google.com/site/culturaltranslationbangorwales/.*
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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. *

Cultural Translation is not only an emerging field of academic study but 
also is an everyday part of our daily experience.

As Rey Chow notes, ‘Etymologically, the word translation is linked, 
among other things, to “tradition” on the one hand and to “betrayal” on 
the other’, and in the last few decades the interaction between East 
Asian Cultures and the West has raised many issues related to questions 
of cultural Imperialism, cultural miscommunication and the global 
pattern of cultural transmission.  This conference will engage with 
these ideas and more.  Topics that could be focused upon (although are 
not limited to) could include:

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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?

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We would especially welcome practice-led works from artists, 
translators, filmmakers and writers. Panel submissions (3-4 people) are 
also very welcome.

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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.

*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.

Proposal and queries should be emailed to:

Dr Kate E Taylor-Jones ((k.taylor /at/ bangor.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(k.taylor /at/ bangor.ac.uk)>*

) and Dr Yan Ying ((y.ying /at/ bangor.ac.uk) <mailto:(y.ying /at/ bangor.ac.uk)>)

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