African Studies Association 2018 CFP: Energies: Power, Creativity and Afro-Futures (deadline March 15)

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ABOUT THE MEETING
We are soliciting proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, Author meets Critic, and flash sessions. Presentations may focus on the theme of “Energies: Power, Creativity and Afro-Futures” or on broader social science, humanities, and applied themes relating to Africa. We strongly encourage the submission of formed panels. You can find more information about the theme and the call for proposals on the ASA website.
 
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Instructions for submitting proposals can be found online in the ASA's 2018 Submission Guidelines.  If your proposal is accepted, you will have the opportunity to showcase your important work to thousands of Africanists from around the world and across all academic disciplines! Please note that pre-registration for the meeting must be paid by March 15 for your proposal to be considered. Please click here for information on the ASA's refund policy.
 
SUBMIT A CALL FOR PANELISTS
The ASA encourages individuals to post calls for panelists on the ASA website before the March 15 deadline, so that participants may utilize the ASA network to find potential panelists. Calls for Panelists may be submitted through the form on the ASA website. A list of proposed panels, along with contact information for their chairs, will be made available on a rolling basis on the ASA website.  Please note that panel organizers must finalize their panel participants and submit an organized panel proposal by March 15, 2018.

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ABOUT THE AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION
Established in 1957, the African Studies Association is the largest organization in the world devoted to enhancing the exchange of information about Africa. Our members include scholars, students, teachers, activists, development professionals, policy makers, donors and many others. We encourage interdisciplinary interactions with Africa. We provide access to pathbreaking research and key debates in African studies. We bring together people with scholarly and other interests in Africa through our annual meeting and seek to broaden professional opportunities in the field of African studies. The organization publishes two leading interdisciplinary journals on Africa, the African Studies Review and History in Africa, and promotes an informed understanding of Africa to the public and in educational institutions as well as to businesses, media, and other communities that have interests in Africa.

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