Asian Literatures and Cultures I (Panel / In-Person)
Standing Session
Asian
/ Palimpsests: Memory and Oblivion
Geraldine Fiss (University of California - San Diego)
gfis@****.com (Log-in to reveal)
The Asian Literatures and Cultures session investigatres a wide variety of topics pertaining to “Asia” and “literature and culture,” broadly conceived. Papers deal with a range of historical periods (premodern, modern, etc.) and regions (East, Southeast, South, West, Central, etc.). “Literature and culture” can include literature, but also media such as film, theater, and art.
Some papers are related to the conference theme, "Palimpsests: Memory and Oblivion." Additionally, papers may analyze issues of power and ideology from multiple theoretical perspectives.
Other topics which may be explore include: — Asian urbanities — Translations and relations between various Asian nations or cultures — Asian cyberpunk and science fiction — Asian ecocriticism — Geopolitics of storytelling — Memory, trauma, nostalgia — Place-making and identity (re)formation — Spaces of encounter — Urbanization, migration, and displacement — Utopias and dystopias
The Asian Literatures and Cultures session welcomes proposals for papers on a wide variety of topics pertaining to “Asia” and “literature and culture,” broadly conceived. Papers may deal with a range of historical periods (premodern, modern, etc.) and regions (East, Southeast, South, West, Central, etc.). “Literature and culture” can include literature, but also media such as film, theater, and art.
We welcome proposals both related to the conference theme, "Palimpsests: Memory and Oblivion," and those not related. Additionally, papers that analyze issues of power and ideology from multiple theoretical perspectives are welcome.
Other topics of particular interest include but are not limited to: — Asian urbanities — Translations and relations between various Asian nations or cultures — Asian cyberpunk and science fiction — Asian ecocriticism — Geopolitics of storytelling — Memory, trauma, nostalgia — Place-making and identity (re)formation — Spaces of encounter — Urbanization, migration, and displacement — Utopias and dystopias