This call for papers invites proposals in any of these three categories: History Survey, Specialized Courses and Emerging Research, and Travel Abroad Programs. Sessions will feature invited scholars who have integrated these subjects into the Western survey, who have taught specialized courses that emerged from new research, and who explore contemporary theoretical developments through travel programs in Latin America. Topics may range from critiques of the narrative of the Corbusian diaspora to the impact of Latino communities in North America and abroad; they may also range from Pre-Columbian to Colonial to Modern architecture and urbanism.
If applicable, participants will be asked to share their corresponding syllabi, which will be distributed to all participants prior to the conference. We hope the meeting will encourage a discussion on contemporary teaching strategies and resources. Selected paper presentations will also be part of a forthcoming issue of the journal AULA: Architecture & Urbanism in Las Américas, which will focus on pedagogy in the field of Latin American architecture.
Call for Papers: Please submit a one-page abstract and corresponding syllabus (if applicable), a short biography, and a CV. All submissions should be sent in pdf format to gonzalez@tulane.edu. Selected panelists will receive hotel accommodations and a partial travel stipend.
Deadline: January 15, 2010. Participants will be notified by February 1 and will be asked to submit their final paper presentation by February 25.