Deaf Studies in 1997

[JEAN BOUTCHER]

>Subj: Deaf Studies V: Toward 2000 - Unity and Diversity
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>
> BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
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> Deaf Studies V: Toward 2000 - Unity and Diversity
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> Call for Presentations/Artwork Proposals
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>Gallaudet University is honored to sponsor the 1997 National Deaf Studies
>Conference at the Gallaudet University Kellogg Conference Center in
>Washington, DC. The College for Continuing Education is pleased to issue a
>call for papers for "Deaf Studies V: Toward 2000 - Unity and Diversity" to
>be held April 17-20, 1997.
>
>Deaf Studies V will address the needs and interests of parents, teachers,
>students, researchers, interpreters, and other members of the deaf
>community. Presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and art exhibits
>will focus on culture, history, art, sociolinguistics, written and signed
>literature, language acquisition and more.
>
>Proposals should cover one or more topics from the following areas:
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>Art Culture Deaf Communities Abroad
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>Deafness in the 21st Century Demographic Studies Sociolinguistics
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>Historical Linguistics Language Acquisition Literature
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> History
>
>Studies reporting on the themes/topics from the following groups are
>encouraged, but are not limited to:
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>African American Asian American Gay and Lesbian
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>Hispanic American Native American
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> Other Cultural Identity/Ethnicity Groups
>
>If you are interested in submitting a proposal or report, you will need to
>mail an application package, including the following items, postmarked by
>January 15, 1997.
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>1. Completed presenter proposal application
>
> and
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>2a. A written proposal of no more than 500 words: one copy with title,
> name, and affiliation of presenter(s), and 5 copies without
> name(s)/affiliation(s).
>
> or
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>2b. A signed videotape proposal of no more than 5 minutes: one copy
> labeled with title, name, and affiliation of presenter(s), and 5 copies
> without name(s)/affiliation(s).
>
> and
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>3. An abstract of 35-50 words summarizing the topic. This will be
> used in the conference program book.
>
> and
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>4. A brief (one paragraph) biographical sketch about each presenter.
>
>A limited number of artists will be invited to exhibit their deaf-related
>visual artwork at the conference. We are seeking artwork that represents
>formal art elements expressing innate cultural or physical Deaf
>experiences. The Deaf art genre or De'VIA (Deaf View/Image Art) was
>defined in a July 1989 manifesto as: art that tends to express the innate
>cultural or physical Deaf experience via such qualities as high contrast in
>colors, textures, or values, or on a centralized focus, with exaggeration
>or emphasis on facial features and hands. We are seeking a variety of
>media in visual arts such as:
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>paintings photography video art
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>computer art illustration paint making
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>mixed media sculpture crafts (wood, glass, etc.)
>
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>Application Package for Artwork
>
>You will need to mail an application package including the following items,
>postmarked by January 15, 1997.
>
>1. Completed artwork proposal application
>
> and
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>2a. Visual Arts: Up to 10 slides in a clear plastic slide sheet can be
> submitted, along with a slide list describing the artwork for each
> slide. The description of the artwork should be numbered to
> correspond with the slide it describes. Mark the top of each slide
> with an arrow. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone/fax
> number.
>
> or
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>2b. Performing Arts: A five-minute videotape of the performance or film
> must be submitted, along with a written abstract describing the
> performance. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone/fax
> number.
>
> and
>
>3. A brief biographical sketch that includes information on type of
> childhood education (where, kind of program), specialized training,
> degrees earned, and awards won. In addition, include a brief
> statement about the philosophy of your work -- what factors, artwork,
> or artists influenced you.
>
> and
>
>4. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of the
> slides/videotape.
>
>Brochures will be available later this month and will include call for
>papers and artwork. To request a presenter's application package or for more
>information about the Deaf Studies V Conference, contact:
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> University Conference Management
> College for Continuing Education
> Gallaudet University
> 800 Florida Ave., NE
> Washington, DC 20002-3695
> (202) 651-6060/6053 v/tty
> (202) 651-6074/6058 fax
> E-mail: confe...@gallua.gallaudet.edu
>
>Please note that it will not be possible to provide honoraria, or to waive
>the registration fee for participating presenters.
>
>We look forward to your participation. See you there!