Call for papers. Dear colleagues,. Considering recent global developments e. The term nomadism shall be interpreted in a broad sense and includes its various forms, taking into account the historical changes. In doing so, different perspectives should be chosen. In all reflections the role of seas and oceans should be taken into account, for they have shaped specific forms of nomadism. How broadly the term nomadism has to be defined with regard to the Americas and the Atlantic World — we think about the fluent transition to refugees and migrants — will be pointed out in the course of the conference as well as the impact of the Neolithic Revolution.
The conference is interdisciplinary and without restriction concerning epochs. We invite presentations of ongoing or completed research works from the disciplines of anthropology, archeology, ethnology, history, literature, political science, law, linguistics, economy, geography and sociology in colonial and postcolonial contexts and especially encourage junior researchers to participate.
On the basis of case studies from different areas of the Americas and the Atlantic, regional comparisons should be made possible. We will favor proposals that will treat lesser known regions and countries.
Each presentation should consist of a minutes talk and ten minutes for questions and discussion. The conference languages are English and Spanish. Interested scholars submit their proposals in the form of an abstract max.
It is also possible to propose a whole panel presentations. If you have problems with meeting this deadline, please contact us. The attendance fee is EUR 80 for lecturers, USD 80 for lecturers and participants from countries of the South and EUR 40 for students and KonaK members and includes conference materials, admission to all lectures and presentations including coffee breaks , to the exhibitions and opening ceremony, as well as a certificate of attendance. The conference website will be online by November and will provide information concerning program, venue, travel information and accommodation.
