Published January 20, 2012
by iris_author
CALL FOR PAPERS
UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE on LATIN AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN STUDIESFriday, March 16, 2012 @ York University, Toronto
The Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) at York University is inviting undergraduate students to present papers on any topic related to Latin America and the Caribbean. In recognition of the diversity of research projects, papers are welcome from all disciplines including (but not limited to) the social sciences, humanities, fine arts, environmental studies, law and business. This conference represents an outstanding opportunity to recognize the work of undergraduate students and to provide them with a setting to further explore their academic interests. The students will be asked to present their papers in a panel chaired by an upper-level graduate student. Emphasis will be placed on helping students improve their presentation, critical thinking as well as research skills. Presenters will receive a CERLAC Certificate of Accomplishment. The Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) is an interdisciplinary research unit concerned with the economic development, political and social organization, and cultural contributions of Latin America and the Caribbean. The Centre works to build academic and cultural links between these regions and Canada; to inform researchers, policy advisors, and the public on matters concerning the regions; and to assist in the development of research and teaching institutions that directly benefit the peoples of the regions.
Contact/Submissions: We encourage applicants to submit 10 pages maximum (double space) papers to lacsconf@yorku.ca.
The deadline for the submission of papers is Friday, February 17, 2012.
Applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance by early March.
For more information about CERLAC
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