Shii News – Academic Items
1.Call for Papers
The Indo-Persian Musical Confluence
A program of online events held by the University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Ethnomusicology, Summer 2020 – Winter 2021
Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2020 (We may accommodate proposals that arrive
after the deadline if possible)
Submission format:
We welcome a variety of formats suitable for online delivery, including
• Individual panels, maximum 2 hours total
• Individual talks
• Performances
• Film screenings, with an introductory talk
Abstracts for submissions should be no longer than 250 words and should be sent to
mohammadim@hotmail.com by August 31, 2020. (We may accommodate proposals that arrive after the deadline if possible). Notification of acceptance to the conference will be sent in September 2020.
For details and questions related to the conference please contact Mohsen Mohammadi at mohammadim@hotmail.com
English language must be used.
2. Webinar: “Freiburg Conversations on Tafsir and Transregional Islamic Networks”, Orientalisches Seminar, University of Freiburg, Summer 2020, Next Meeting 15 July 2020, 10 a.m. CEST
The sessions are hosted by Majid Daneshgar and Johanna Pink.
For information about the program and registration for the meetings see http://www.orient.uni-freiburg.de/islamwissenschaft/konferenzen-vortraege/freiburg-conversations-summer-2020
3. Symposium: “Ottoman Ego-Documents”, Istanbul Medeniyet University, 7-9 April 2021
The symposium will be in English and Turkish. The texts belonging to pre-Tanzimat period are particularly advised to present. The primary sources used in the presentations can be in Ottoman Turkish, Arabic, Persian or any other languages spoken/written in Ottoman territories. The main focus would be on the texts written in Ottoman Turkish.
Deadline for abstracts extended until 31 July 2020.
Information: https://benanlatilari.medeniyet.edu.tr/en/symposium/home-page-sempozyum
4. 14th Annual Conference: “Global Islamophobia and the News Media, Entertainment Media, and Social Media“, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 8-9 April 2021
Panelists from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds — including, computer science, sociology, anthropology, religious studies, political science, communication, media studies, and psychology — are invited to present their research on Islamophobia in the news media, entertainment media, and on social media.
Deadline for abstracts: 30 September 2020. Information: https://mesana.org/resources-and-opportunities/2020/07/08/global-islamophobia-and-the-news-media-entertainment-media-and-social-media
5. FSCIRE Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research on “The ribā in Classical Islamic Thought: Theology, Economic Thought and Practices“, Bologna
Candidates may apply for the position of Junior Research Fellow (1 year, renewable once). Applicants must have obtained their doctorate after 15 June 2015. The successful candidate will sign a research contract with an annual gross salary of € 23,500.
Deadline for applications: 25 July 2020. Information: http://www.fscire.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fscire_Fellowship_Postdoc_2020_Islam.pdf
6. Post-doctoral Fellowship for Research on “Occult Beliefs and Practices in the Ottoman Empire before the Tanzimat“, Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Rethymno, Crete, Greece
Candidates must hold a PhD degree in Ottoman history or literature, and have a strong interest in the topic of occult sciences, practices and beliefs in the Ottoman Empire. The position will start on 1st November 2020 at the earliest or upon agreement. Applicants should read fluently Turkish and English; knowledge of other major languages (French, German) will be appreciated.
Deadline for applications: 31 August 2020.
Information: https://ims.forth.gr/uploads/docs/CALL/IMS.20200703_32804_EN.p
7. Chercheur.euse au sein du Département des études arabes, médiévales et modernes (DEAMM), Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), Beyrouth
Activités principales : Développer un programme de recherche impliquant un travail de terrain et s’inscrivant dans l’un des axes de recherche du centre dans le domaine des études arabes classiques et modernes (littérature, linguistique, histoire, civilisation, philosophie, productions culturelles).
Date limite de candidature : 23/08/2020.
Information : https://www.ifporient.org/appel-a-candidature-chercheuse-chercheur-deamm/
8. Directeur.trice scientifique du Département des études contemporaines (DEC), Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), Beyrouth
Activités principales : proposer une stratégie de département ; diriger une équipe de chercheurs ; initier des programmes de recherche ; accompagner le pilotage de l’Observatoire urbain du Proche-Orient, etc.
Date limite de candidature : 23/08/2020.
Information : https://www.ifporient.org/appel-a-candidature-directeur-trice-scientifique-dec/
9. Directeur.trice de l’Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), Beyrouth
Description synthétique du poste : Piloter, organiser, gérer un centre de recherche en SHS à l’étranger (UMIFRE), à vocation régionale. Initier et coordonner l’élaboration et la mise en oeuvre de projets individuels et collectifs de recherche en SHS.
Date limite de candidature : 23/08/2020.
Information : https://www.ifporient.org/appel-a-candidature-directrice-directeur-ifpo/
10. Fellowships for Research about Oman, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, Muscat
The fellowship is open to PhD candidates and university academics who are US citizens or affiliated with an American university, and funds one scholar or team of scholars to carry out research in Oman each year. The fellowship awards up to $51,000 for the fellow or team of fellows.
Deadline for applications: 15 September 2020.
Information: https://www.sqcc.org/Scholarships-0024-Fellowships/Research-Fellowship-Program.aspx
11. Covid-19 et mondes arabes et musulmans : une veille d’articles, vidéos, podcasts, séminaires en ligne, appels et autres initiatives
Suite à la pandémie, de nombreux articles et autres initiatives en lien avec le Covid-19 et les sociétés des mondes arabes et musulmans ont été publiés Depuis fin mars, l’IREMAM a entrepris une veille documentaire, non exhaustive. Celle-ci comprend une sélection d’articles, de podcasts, de vidéos, de séminaires en ligne, d’appels et d’autres initiatives.
Information: https://iremam.cnrs.fr/spip.php?article6834&lang=en
12. Arabic Postgraduate Research Conference
Negotiating Arabic Text in Translation
27th – 29th July 2020
4 – 5:30 pm (London Time)
The first Arabic Postgraduate Research Online Conference, Negotiating Arabic Text in Translation will take place on 27th – 29th July 2020. Sessions will be in the form of a Zoom webinar and will run from 4 to 5:30 on the above dates.
The event is organised by Swansea Arabic Research Group (ARG), which is part of the Department of Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting at Swansea University.
The event includes research papers and information about studying a postgraduate programme in or related to Arabic at Swansea University. The presentations cover various applications of literary and translation theories on Arabic texts, exploring technical, political and religious questions. The texts being analysed include, film, political speeches, novels and the Qur’an.
There will also be an opportunity to virtually meet academic staff at the Department of Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting to discuss research opportunities and learn about the programmes we offer in Arabic and Arabic-related areas of study.
Click on the link to support our postgraduate students throughout the three sessions or at individual sessions, especially if you supervise one of the speakers.
To reserve your place, click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/postgraduate-research-conference-negotiating-arabic-text-in-translation-tickets-113010920706
We look forward to welcoming you there.
Swansea Arabic Research Group (ARG)
Department of Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting
Swansea University
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