Re-Orienting Whiteness Conference 2008
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- Keynote Speakers
- Program
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- Accommodation
- Audio Visual
- Events
- Symposium
- Publications
- Local Information
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Melbourne 3-5 December 2008
Keynote Speakers
Ann Curthoys, University of Sydney
Aileen Moreton-Robinson, Queensland University of Technology
Lynette Russell, Monash University
Matt Wray, Harvard University
Featuring a Public Forum: 'After the Apology: Perspectives from Indigenous Speakers'
'Re-Orienting Whiteness' invites scholars to explore the potential, or otherwise, of 'whiteness' in analysing the operations of 'race', past and present. The conference particularly seeks to bring whiteness studies into a closer conversation with other approaches to 'race', particularly those which have emerged from studies of colonialism and postcolonial theory. There has been remarkably little cross fertilisation between these areas of scholarship, despite the many obvious synergies between them. We envision the conference traversing a variety of countries, periods, methodologies and theoretical concepts, bringing together scholars of diverse backgrounds and interests. Broadening out from the (settler colonial) context of the United States, we wish to explore how whiteness operated in colonial and non-colonial contexts across the globe.
For enquiries or to be placed on the conference list, email reorientingwhiteness@gmail.com
Program
For an outline of the conference and the full draft program see program.Registration
To register for the conference, or for information about registration rates please see registrations.Conference venue, location and accommodation
All conference sessions will take place at the Sidney Myer Asia Centre on Swanston Street at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus.Visitors to Melbourne should make their own accomodation arrangements. For information about some of the hotels, colleges, and hostels in the surrounding area please see accommodation.
Audio Visual Information
For information about the AV equipment available in the various conference venues see audio visual.Films, Displays, Launches and Social Activities
For information about the events associated with the conference see events.Postgraduate Workshop
Led by the conference keynote speakers and other prominent scholars of race, colonialism, sexuality and whiteness, a workshop for postgraduate students will be held on the day following the conference (Saturday 6 December). For more information see symposium.Publications
For information about publications that will stem from the conference see publications.Local Information
For Information about local services and amenities, including email access see local information.Conference Convenors
Leigh Boucher (Macquarie University), Jane Carey (University of Melbourne) and Kat Ellinghaus (Monash University).Hosted by the School of Historical Studies, Monash University. In association with the Australian Critical Race and Whiteness Studies Association with support from the University of Melbourne and Reconciliation Victoria.