The Physical Cultural Studies program at the University of Maryland is hosting its 4th annual student conference, titled “Bodies of Knowledge,” on Thursday, April 14th and Friday, April 15th, 2011 – the keynote lecture (Dr. Josh Newman, University of Otago) and roundtable discussion will take place on 4/14, and the student conference sessions will be held 4/15. The deadline for abstract submission has been set at Friday, April 4th.
This interdisciplinary conference seeks to provide students the opportunity to present both qualitative and quantitative work in all phases of research related to health, (in)activity, and the active body in society. Abstracts for papers or posters are welcomed from all disciplines and fields. The PCS conference is known for its welcoming and informal environment in which to share scholarship, no matter the depth of analysis or sample size.
This year’s theme, “Bodies of Knowledge,” broadens the focus of the physical cultural studies “lens” by inviting discussion of the active body from all manner of perspectives, encouraging an intermingling of (inter)disciplinary knowledges, theories and methods which focus on the body and embodiment. Through the student presentations, the aim is to foster both awareness and dialogue in relation to the multiple ways of “knowing” the body, and how the body comes to be “known” in different context.
This theme will be reflected in the roundtable panel discussion, which will feature prominent scholars from a variety of disciplines in engage in conversation regarding the ‘production’ of, and implications for, the knowledge involved in understandings of the body, from everyday perceptions to public health policy.
Submissions are thus encouraged which both facilitate and broaden the perspective(s) of physical cultural studies – with special emphasis placed on the open environment towards any and all scholars, regardless of department, rank or progress of project. The PCS conference serves as an excellent opportunity for any scholar to put forth the ideas that they hope to share.
Submission Information: Email Abstracts to UMDPCS@gmail.com by Monday, April 4, 2011
For additional details, please visit: http://sph.umd.edu/KNES/
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