Call for Papers
Assimilation - Diasporization - Representation: Historical Perspectives on Immigrants and Host Societies in Postwar Europe
Second Workshop on Contemporary Migration History
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
October 27-29, 2000
Migration has become one of the key social phenomena reshaping Europe since 1945. The 'relocation' of populations as a consequence of World War II was followed by political East-West migration, refugee movements, ethnic migration, migration as a consequence of decolonization and not least labor migration. These different streams of migration have contributed considerably to changing national populations as well as national and European discourses and perceptions about immigration, citizenship, and minority existence.
The workshop "Assimilation - Diasporization - Representation: Historical Perspectives on Immigrants and Host Societies in Postwar Europe" will address questions of immigration in and to Europe in an historical and comparative perspective (1945 to the present) with an emphasis on MIGRATION HISTORY. The main focus will be put on immigrant incorporation and immigrant representation in receiving countries with particular focus on:
- historical migration patterns and migration systems
- inclusion and exclusion of immigrants
- interethnic relations in the context of immigration societies
- ethnic politics and ethno-nationalism
- "homeland" politics
- (changes and continuities of) minority rights and minority representation
over time
Abstracts for papers (max. of 500 words) on various aspects of assimilation, diasporization and representation of immigrants' and minorities' interests will be considered on a competitive basis. The number of participants will be limited to 25. Advanced Ph.D. candidates and postdocs are particularly invited to turn in applications. Accommodation can be provided at the guesthouse of Humboldt University (ca. $30-35 per night) or at a hotel ($ 70to 90 per night). Financial support for the participants to cover or subsidize travel and accommodation expenses depends on successful applications for funding which are currently under consideration at various organizations.
Submissions of abstracts and a short biographical note including a list of publications are welcomed until May 15, 2000. Papers are supposed to be circulated in advance and should be received by September 25, 2000. Publication of the papers in an edited volume is planned.
For further information see under www.demographie.de/mighist or contact mighistconf@rz.hu-berlin.de
Rainer Ohliger
rohliger@rz.hu-berlin.de
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