Converging/Diverging Worlds:
Culture in the 21st Century

Fifth Annual Southern Region Postgraduate Seminar

October 6-7, 2000

Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga

Call for papers

Proposals for 30 minute papers are invited from postgraduates in various disciplines (including art history and theory, creative writing, critical theory, cultural studies, English, screen studies, fine arts, gender studies, history, media, multimedia, performance studies, politics, philosophy, etc).

The theme of the seminar Converging/Diverging Worlds invites diverse interpretations. It encompasses issues such as globalisation, inter-disciplinarity, tribalism, hybridisation and fragmentation all notions which at different levels have been used to characterise the culture of the present.

It is anticipated that the theme will make for a major strand of dialogue at the seminar; but proposals for papers on other issues are also welcome.

Abstracts of 200 words can be posted, faxed or emailed by 11 September to:

Alex Segal
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Charles Sturt University
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678
Fax: (02) 69332751
Email:rgoodlass@csu.edu.au


Guest Speakers

Keynote Speakers:

Professor Peter Kirkpatrick
Director of Performance Studies, Monash University
Screenwriter: Brilliant Lies, Hotel Sorrento

Dr Helen Thomson
Senior Lecturer in English, Monash University
Theatre critic, The Age

Opening Speaker:

Professor Ross Chambers
Dean of Arts, Charles Sturt University


Seminar Timetable

The seminar runs for two days: Friday 6 October, Saturday 7 October 2000.

Registration: At the Gallery, Joyes Hall, Charles Sturt University:
Friday 8.30 9.00 am
Saturday 9.00 9.30 am

Cocktail Party: Riverine Club, Wagga Wagga, Friday 6.00 8.00 pm

The seminar closes with lunch on Saturday at the Charles Sturt University Winery.


Registration Form

Please print out, complete and return this form to:

Ray Goodlass
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Charles Sturt University
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678

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Address: ___________________________________

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Registration includes all morning and afternoon teas, lunch on Friday, and a cocktail party at the Riverine Club on Friday 6 October (alcohol available at club prices). The lunchtime BBQ at the CSU Winery on Saturday 7 October costs an additional $20.00 per person (drinks included).

I enclose the following payment (please indicate the number of people and make cheques payable to Charles Sturt University):

Full registration @ $120.00 pp ________

Student registration @ $70.00 pp ________

BBQ, CSU Winery @ $20.00 pp ________
Alex Segal
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678

Tel (02) 69332466
Fax (02) 69332792