14-16 April, 1996
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Fifth International Philippine Studies Conference

Proposals for pane, roundtable, and individual presentations are being solicited for the Fifth International Philippine Studies Conference on April 14-16, 1996 in Honolulu at the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel, following the annual Meeting of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), which will also be held in Honolulu for the first time on April 11-14.
The Fifth International Philippine Studies Conference is sponsored by the Center for Philippine Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa an co-sponsored by the Philippine Studies Group of the AAS. Its theme revolves around two major events which will be observed in 1996 the centennial of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 and the 90th anniversary of Filipino immigration to Hawaii. Though both are historical, proposals need not be limited to these two events. Contemporary themes that can be related in some way to the two topics may be proposed. Various programme committees will review the proposals and they will be guided by a broad set of criteria.
We especially encourage potential participants to organize panel presentations around a common theme or subject. This means that panel organizers and/or chairpersons will contact 2 or 3 other panel members. Panels generally run from 1½ to 2 hours. A typical panel consists of a chair, 2 or 3 paper presenters, and a discussant. Smaller panels are preferred to provide more discussion time with the audience.
Individual proposals may also be submitted. Preference will be given to younger scholars who have never attended international conferences before, and to established scholars who may not be able to organize a panel but have a significant work to present. These individual proposals will then be organized around common themes or be presented as omnibus panels. Do not submit a proposal for an individual paper if you are already included in a full panel proposal.
Roundtable proposals will also be considered. A roundtable is one in which no formal papers are presented. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for participants to discuss with each other and the audience specific issues or themes. The recommended roundtable size is six, including the chair.
Whether you are proposing a full panel, individual paper, or roundtable, you should submit a one-page abstract, in addition to a one-page abstract from each participant in the full panels. It is suggested that no one present more than one paper in the conference.
The first deadline for submitting the abstract is July 1, 1995.

All inquiries can be sent to:
Center for Philippine Studies
University of hawaii at Manoa
Attn: Marissa C. Garcia
Moore Hall 416
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
USA
Tel: +1-808-956 6086
Fax: +1-808-956 2682
E-mail: marissa@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu 



 
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