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International Conference on Central Eurasian Studies: Past, Present and Future March 17-19, 2009, Istanbul, Turkey
Maltepe University (Turkey) - University of Tokyo, Islamic Area Studies (Japan) - University of Tsukuba (Japan)
The organizing committee is pleased to invite paper proposals for the International Conference on Central Eurasian Studies, organized by the Maltepe University (Turkey), the University of Tokyo, Islamic Area Studies (Japan) and the University of Tsukuba (Japan) to be held on March 17-19, 2009 at the Maltepe University Campus, Istanbul, Turkey.
This multidisciplinary conference will focus on history, politics, international relations, sociology and media of Central Eurasia in several panels. The aim of the meeting is to bring together international group of scholars with academic and professional interest in Eurasia, to share research experiences, and to discuss topics and trends in Central Eurasian Studies. Thus, paper topics relating to the historical, political and socio-cultural aspects of Central Eurasian studies are welcome. The working language of the conference is English. Translation will be provided for a key note and closing lectures. The conference program will feature key note lecture, panels, a welcome reception, a conference dinner and additional cultural events to acquaint attendees with the host institution and the city of Istanbul.
A conference program and papers of the participants will be published in the conference proceedings format. Proceedings will be available at the conference.
To apply, please submit the registration form, which may be found at the end of this announcement, including a 300-word abstract until December 15, 2008 via e-mail as an attachment (.doc or .rtf formats preferred) to the conference secretariat at cesmu@maltepe.edu.tr.
Travel and Accommodations
To our regret, conference organizers do not have resources to provide for travel and accommodation of participants. However, organizing team can assist in booking accommodation for the duration of the conference at participants' expense, in the Marma Kongre Merkezi Istanbul, which is situated within the campus. The special rate for conference participants have been arranged as 80 USD per night (single room) and 120 USD per night (double room). Please contact Mr. Barlas Özbey at barlasozbey@ hotmail.com if you wish to benefit from the special rates.
Information about the Maltepe University, transportation options, maps, and lodging information is available on the Maltepe University's web page
Registration Fee
The registration fee for the conference is 120 USD and should be paid to the conference account (we expect to give the bank name and account number in the 2nd circular).
The fees are intended to cover the expenses of refreshments, lunch, dinner, cocktails and excursions.
Schedule of Key Dates
Deadline for submission of paper abstracts: December 15, 2008.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by December 30, 2008.
Deadline for submission of full paper texts: January 30, 2009
Conference: March 17-19, 2009.
If you have any questions related to the conference, please do not hesitate to contact the conference organizers by e-mail at cesmu@maltepe.edu.tr.