[ecrea] CFP Diaspora beyond nationalism

*Call for Papers- 'Diaspora beyond Nationalism' conference*
Conference date: 16 September 2015
Conference venue: School of Journalism, Media and Cultural
Studies, Cardiff University

**At a time when public debates surrounding migrants and immigration
are becoming increasingly contentious and issues related to social
justice are becoming more pressing, it is important to think about how
academics can advance thinking regarding migrants and diaspora
communities. How do advancements in technology, communication and
mobility in a globalised era affect or disrupt contemporary diasporic
relationships? How does social changeaffect traditional diasporic
relationships with homelands? How are inter-generational, gender,
sexuality or ethnic issues at play in such transformations? How is the
nation imagined and what roles do nationalism(s) play in diasporic
identities and relationships?
These topics will be the focus of the postgraduate conference 'Diaspora
beyond nationalism' organised by the School of Journalism, Media and
Cultural Studies at Cardiff University.

We invite papers from MA and PhD students as well as early careers
researchers that generally relate to the topic of Diaspora, but
suggested research topics might include:

  * diaspora and alternative media/citizen journalism
  * diaspora and globalisation
  * diaspora and cultural/identity politics
  * diaspora and integration/community cohesion
  * diaspora and hostland relations (including politics and policies)
  * diaspora and homeland relations
  * diaspora and mobility/migration

*Confirmed keynote speakers***

  * Professor Stuart Allan- Head of School of Journalism Media and
    Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
  * Dr Olga Bailey- Senior Lecturer at Department of English, Media and
    Culture, Nottingham Trent University
  * Dr Kerry Moore- Lecturer at School of Journalism Media and Cultural
    Studies, Cardiff University

*Submission guidelines*
Abstracts of up to 250 words should be submitted by 3* September
2015* to Idil Osman on (abdiosmani /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)
<mailto:(abdiosmani /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)>. Please include a short bio.
Conference is free but registration is required. Please email the same
email above. If you aren't submitting a paper but would like to attend,
you are most welcome.
Best wishes,

Idil Osman PhD
Diasporic media involvement inSomali conflict
School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies
Cardiff University
Bute Building
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10

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