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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Eighth International Conference on Lao Studies – The Time and Space of Laos: Neighbors and Transformations
DESCRIPTION:General Description \nThe Eighth International Conference on Lao Studies (ICLS 8) will be held from September 11-14\, 2025\, at the Centre of Asian and Transcultural Studies\, Heidelberg University\, Germany. Co-organized by the Institute of Anthropology at Heidelberg University and the Center for Lao Studies (CLS)\, this conference aims to promote Lao Studies by providing an international forum for scholars to present and discuss various aspects of Lao Studies. \nConference Theme \nThe Time and Space of Laos: Neighbors and Transformations\nThis theme explores the complex relationships and transformations within Laos and its interactions with neighboring countries and global communities. It addresses diachronic dimensions of change\, tradition\, and geopolitical development\, and examines the spatial dynamics of Laos from local to global scales. Topics include but are not limited to: \n\nUrbanization and Development\nCross-border Trade and Interactions\nIdentity Politics and Ethnic Relations\nNature Conservation and Environmental Change\nInternet-Based Communications and Networking\n\nCall for Abstracts \nSubmissions are open for: \n\nIndividual Papers: Papers will be grouped into thematic panels by the organizing committee.\nOrganized Panels: Composed of 3-4 scholars presenting formal papers\, with 1 or 2 discussants.\nRoundtables and Workshops: Open formats for collaborative discussions and exchanges.\nExhibits and Performances: Cultural showcases relevant to Lao Studies.\n\nImportant Dates \n\nAbstract Submission Deadline: April 15\, 2025\nEarly Registration Deadline: May 15\, 2025\nConference Dates: September 11-14\, 2025\n\nTopics of Interest Include \n\nArchitectural Transformations\nArt and Music\nBuddhism and Other Religions\nGender Relations\nHealth and Illness\nHistory and Identity Politics\nLao Heritage and Cultural Practices\nTransnational Networks and Diaspora Studies\n\nSubmission Details \nSubmit abstracts for individual papers or organized panels by April 15\, 2025\, via the registration page on the conference website. \nOrganized By \nInstitute of Anthropology\, Centre of Asian and Transcultural Studies\, Heidelberg University\, Germany\nCenter for Lao Studies\, South San Francisco\, USA \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow usSave
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