Interdisciplinary Graduate Colloquium--CFP

GSA Interdisciplinary Graduate Colloquia
November 14, 2008
“Green/Eco Something”

Whether through images of upscale eco-friendly apartment complexes in Manhattan, advertisements for organic produce at Whole Foods, sound-bites of the presidential candidates debating global warming, or simply the reality of escalating gas prices, we are reminded constantly of local and global efforts to create greener pastures. As scholars, teachers, and thinkers, how can we position ourselves in relation to this green revolution? Since when have these ecological issues become social, political, and cultural concerns? Should ethical debates, or even government actions, play a role in responding to environmental happenings, which, some would say, are solely scientific phenomena? This interdisciplinary panel, entitled “Green/Eco Something,” explores the scientific, psychological, philosophical, literary, historical, and economic aspects of the greening phenomenon. We welcome scholarly papers, presentations, talks, etc. responding to these environmental questions, ecological concerns, and green debates.

Some Potential Topics:
1.) The Global Warming Debate
2.) Urban Renewal
3.) Space and Place
4.) Biodynamic Farming
5.) Environmental Justice
6.) From Nature Writing to Eco-Criticism
7.) Green Merchandize and Eco-Friendly Marketing
8.) Water Rights (Rivers, Oceans, Lakes, etc.)

We are soliciting papers for an interdisciplinary panel, to be held Friday, November 14, 2008 at 4:30 pm, location TBA. Please submit abstracts of no more than 300 words to intergradcolloquium@gmail.com by Friday, October 31.