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Race and Whiteness in the 21st Century
New Approaches and Directions
Saturday 6 December 200811.00am-5.00pm
University of Melbourne
John Medley Building, 5th Floor Function Room
Keynote Speakers
Ann Curthoys, University of SydneyAileen Moreton-Robinson, Queensland University of Technology
Lynette Russell, Monash University
Matt Wray, Temple University
Steven Angelides, Monash University
Patricia Grimshaw, University of Melbourne
Conducted by leading international scholars of race, whiteness, sexuality and colonialism, this symposium seeks to encourage interdisciplinary discussion and critical thinking about approaches to race in the 21st century. The symposium will encompass a variety of disciplines, countries, methodologies, time periods and theoretical concepts, bringing together scholars of diverse backgrounds and interests.
The symposium will involve pre-circulated papers by postgraduate students and the keynote speakers, which will be presented in an open-discussion format.
This event is free, but bookings are essential. Please RSVP by Monday 1 December 2008 to k.close@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au.