همایش بین المللی پژوهش های ایران

Call for papers
The International
Conference of Iranian Studies

Power of Identity. The Persian World in Research
15-16 April 2013
Warsaw, Poland
Faculty of Oriental Studies
University of Warsaw

In the year 2013, an International Conference on Iranian World will be organized and
hosted by the Department of Iranian Studies Faculty of Oriental Studies at the
University of Warsaw, Poland. The Conference will be held under the name “Power
of Identity. Persian World in Research” and would focus on so called Greater Iran as a
vast civilization area of a glorious past and much promising future. The aim of the
Conference is first of all to examine the key issues covering Iran’s spiritual and
intellectual legacy and its message to the rest of the world with the utmost stress being
put on the crucial notion of identity. It would include language and literature,
philosophy, fine arts, history and archeology, anthropology, oral heritage, society, and
some contemporary issues, or all which in a way or another covers the specific area
where the Iranian languages are or used to be spoken and where the Iranian
civilization has marked its influence. The Iranian World throughout its long history
had been in multiple interactions with not only neighboring but also remote countries,
peoples, and civilizations that not rarely have exerted their impact on it and vice
versa. However, the most outstanding hallmark of the Iranian or Persian civilization is
and always has been its continuity and preserving its vital sources throughout the
centuries in a way that it has never lost its identity. Beyond any doubt, the strong
identity should be perceived as a main component of the Iranian cultural complex
based upon the Persian language and its literary output. Despite many vicissitudes and
political, social, ethnic, and religious upheavals throughout its history, Persia has not
changed its key features that determine its identity.
Thus has it left an impressive legacy for itself that has attracted intellectuals and
scholars for centuries. It still calls for in-depth research in many areas and from many
perspectives. Researchers from diverse fields are invited to take part and contribute to
this scholarly event. Both great narrations and close-range-insight researches are
welcomed. The interdisciplinary approach would be strongly encouraged. The
presentations will offer a multi-dimension picture of what is called the Iranian World
in a broader sense of the word both in its historical and contemporary aspects.
More information will be soon available on the Conference webpage:
http://www.orient.uw.edu.pl/web-iran/conferences
1. SUBMISSIO* OF ABSTRACTS
Program limitations: Each participant may present only one paper at the conference.
Each paper presentation should not exceed 20 minutes.
Language: English. No translation facilities will be provided.
Submission format:
The application forms are attached at the end of the Call for Papers. Abstracts should
be e-mailed to powerofidentity@uw.edu.pl with the subject “Forms”. All abstracts
will be examined by the Oriental Faculty’s and the Conference Program Boards.
Only English language electronic submissions in the MS Word format will be
accepted.
Equipment: Together with the abstracts, the authors are asked to indicate the need for
audio–visual equipment and technical specifications/requirements. This is an
important notification as the Organizers may not be able to accommodate all requests.
Should the equipment request be changed/abandoned, please inform immediately the
Organizers.
2. PUBLICATIO* OF THE CO*FERE*CE PROCEEDI*GS
The Organizers plan to publish conference proceedings pending availability of funds.
The participants are requested to preliminarily indicate the interests in including their
papers in the volume upon submission.
3. VE*UE
The Conference will be held at the Main Campus of the University of Warsaw, at
Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street. The Campus is formed by the complex of historical
buildings, which were built in 17-19 centuries, some of them as palaces and
residences, and some of them in order to satisfy the needs of the University of
Warsaw and other educational institutions. The main edifice, King John Casimir the
2nd’s Palace, was built in the first half of the 17 century. The University of Warsaw
itself was founded in 1816. The location is surrounded by baroque churches, situated
along the Royal Way, in the vicinity of the Royal Castle and the Old City.
4. REGISTRATIO* FEES
Cost of participation in the Conference is 120 Euro for each Participant.
6. ACCOMMODATIO*
Dormitories
The primary accommodations for conference attendees are Students Hostels where
about 20 rooms are available at a price of about Euro 35-45 incl. breakfast.
Hotels
Warsaw has several hotels in different price categories and standards ranging from
Euro 35 single room incl. breakfast up to Euro 150 incl. breakfast.
These are individual arrangements and the Organizers will not be responsible for any
costs or other financial issues.
7. WEBSITE
Our website http://www.orient.uw.edu.pl/web-iran/conferences provides
continuously updated information on the Conference.
8. APPLICATIO* I*FORMATIO*
The forms for abstracts together with the application form are attached below.
The forms should be e-mailed to powerofidentity@uw.edu.pl with the subject:
“Forms”.
SCHEDULE OF KEY DATES:
Deadline for application form and submission of abstracts: 15 *ovember 2012
Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2012
All forms should be included as attachments IN THE BODY OF A SINGLE EMAIL.
PLEASE FILL IN THE FORMS IN LATIN ALPHABET!
9. Conference Board:
Prof. Jolanta Sierakowska-Dyndo
Dr. Sylwia Surdykowska
Dr. Magdalena Zaborowska
Dr. Miroslaw Michalak
10. Correspondence address:
Department of Iranian Studies
Faculty of Oriental Studies
University of Warsaw,
Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26/28
PL 00-927 Warszawa
fax no (0-4822) 826 36 83
e-mail: powerofidentity@uw.edu.pl
conference website: http://www.orient.uw.edu.pl/web-iran/conferences
Application Form
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SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (150-200 words):
PAPER ABSTRACT
DEADLI*E: 15 *ovember 2012
One copy of the completed Single Paper Abstract form should be submitted with a copy of the
Application Form to powerofidentity@uw.edu.pl “Forms”.
Incomplete abstract forms will be returned to presenters.
PAPER TITLE: _________________________________________________________________
PAPER PRESETER
Name:________________________________________________________________
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ABSTRACT (250-500 word(