[Commlist] Call for Abstracts: Reflections on Asian Eco Culture: Audiovisual Portraits of Ecology Thought

This is a reminder that the call for abstracts for the upcoming 
conference /Reflections on Asian Eco Culture: Audiovisual Portraits of 
Ecology Thought/, will close on *Friday, June 14th at 23:59.* Abstract 
submissions must be made through the designated platform at 
<http://eventos.uc3m.es/go/ecoasianculture 
<http://eventos.uc3m.es/go/ecoasianculture>>.

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Conference: Reflections on Asian Eco Culture: Audiovisual Portraits of 
Ecology Thought
University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Getafe Campus- 7-8 November 2024

*Keynote Speakers (confirmed):*
Seán Cubitt (University of Melbourne)
Ursula K. Heise (University of California, Los Angeles)

The main objective of this conference is to bring together presentations 
that highlight Asian thinking toward nature and new ways of depicting 
and producing ecology through audiovisual devices. By Asian thinking, we 
understand the vision of a global community that transcends Asia and 
addresses solutions to future challenges on a global scale. This 
thinking, though in itself stems from Asian cultural roots, is a way of 
considering humanity as a whole beyond geopolitical borders.
In this context, it is crucial to consider how the global and Asian 
perspectives respond to climate challenges given the significant impact 
of this area, and the enormous influence of different audiovisual 
devices today. The aim is to bring together academic works that explore 
images, imaginaries, and concepts that approach nature as an evolving 
subject, poetic interpretations of the Earth (geo-poetics), or 
audiovisual responses to the climate crisis.
This conference is part of a project that is supported by Eurasia 
Foundation (from Asia) and Instituto Universitario de Cine Español 
(UC3M). It also involves publication of a compilation book (Springer), 
that includes a selection of papers presented at the conference.

Date: 7-8 November 2024
Location: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Getafe Campus.
Language: English
Submissions (free of charge): abstracts (250 words) and brief bio (50 
words) can be submitted by website form 
<http://eventos.uc3m.es/go/ecoasianculture 
<http://eventos.uc3m.es/go/ecoasianculture>>
Proposals will be reviewed upon submission.

*Key dates:*
- 30th April 2024: publication of the call for the conference.
- 14th June 2024: Deadline for submitting proposals.
- 20th June: publication of the final list of admitted speakers.
- 7-8th November: holding of the conference.
- 30th November 2024: admitted papers for the book edition.
- June 1st, 2025: reception of the full texts.

Questions can be directed to Farshad Zahedi (fzahedi /at/ hum.uc3m.es) 
<mailto:(fzahedi /at/ hum.uc3m.es)>; and Marta Lopera (mlopera /at/ hum.uc3m.es) 
<mailto:(mlopera /at/ hum.uc3m.es)>.
Themes include, but are not limited to:

*Asian Ecocinema/TV/Videogame:*
- Examining the portrayal of environmental concerns in Asian cinema, 
television, or video games.
- Analysis of how cultural, social, and political factors influence the 
representation of nature in Asian media.
- Case studies of influential Asian eco-themed films, TV series, or 
videogames and their reception both domestically and internationally.
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*Mother Nature Imaginary:*
- Examining the concept of “Mother Nature” in Asian audiovisual culture.
- Critically evaluating the implications of anthropomorphizing nature 
and its impact on environmental ethics and activism.

*Asian Eco-cosmopolitanism: Redefining the Territory:*
- Investigating the emergence of Asian eco-cosmopolitanism and its 
implications for environmental discourse and activism.
- Exploring how Asian cultures negotiate local and global environmental 
challenges while maintaining cultural identity.


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