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NEWSLETTER
Association for Contemporary Iberian Studies
November 2015 issue
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CONFERENCE 2016
Provisional Venue:
Universidade Católica, Porto
2016……………………1
Conferences,
Lectures……………….2,3
Jobs……………..……...3-6
Provisional Dates:
7-9 September 2016
Events………………….6,7
Venue and dates still to be
confirmed in next executive meeting,
so watch this space!
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* Conferences/ Lectures
Transverberations: Iberian
Mysticism in a Global Context
5-6 February 2016
Transverberations: Iberian Mysticism in a Global Context is a two-day
conference to be held over the 5th and 6th of February 2016 in the SALC
Graduate School, University of Manchester. The event aims to explore the
cultural, political, and theological impact of Spanish mysticism on global
cultures from its nascence into the present day. Taking place in the
aftermath of the 500th anniversary of Teresa of Avila’s birth, the conference
will offer an opportunity to reflect on the events and achievements of the
centenary year and identify new paths and approaches for researchers
working in this field. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the
sublime, commemoration and memorials, the relation between mysticism
and gender, power and empowerment, the transnational, representations of
the ineffable, the Teresian legacy and mysticism in the contemporary world.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers: Dr Silvia Evangelisi and Prof
Andrew Beresford
We hope to attract papers and facilitate discussion on the following topics,
though certainly we welcome other areas of inquiry: Mysticism and Empire,
Mysticism in the Americas, Mysticism in the Portuguese-speaking world,
Iberian mysticism in Translation, the origins and influences of Iberian
Mysticism, the cultural afterlives of the Iberian Mystics, the reception of
Teresa of Avila’s writing, Iberian mysticism in art, literature, film, and
television, new perspectives on Iberian mysticism, Francoist appropriations
We invite proposals for 20-minute papers in English. Please send
an abstract of no more than 250 words and a short bio to
[email protected] by December 14th, 2015.
More information can be found under
https://transverberations.wordpress.com
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VI Simposio Internacional de Hispanistas «Encuentros 2016»
22-24 de septiembre de 2016
Universidad Jaguelónica de Cracovia
La Hispanidad Multicultural
Vista desde Cracovia
PRIMERA CIRCULAR
Con la ocasión del 40 aniversario de la existencia de los estudios hispánicos en Cracovia
la Universidad Jaguelónica y la Asociación de Hispanistas de Polonia convocan el VI
Simposio «Encuentros» bajo el lema La hispanidad multicultural vista desde Cracovia
que tendrá lugar del 22 al 24 de septiembre de 2016 en la Universidad Jaguelónica de
Cracovia, Polonia.
Las personas interesadas en presentar una comunicación deberán enviar sus
propuestas antes del 30 de diciembre de 2015, incluyendo los siguientes datos:
nombre y apellido(s)
correo electrónico
institución a la que pertenecen
resumen (250 palabras)
área temática
3 palabras clave
* Job Opportunities
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Portuguese
University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law, School of
Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music
The Department of Modern Languages is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/ Senior
Lecturer in Portuguese. The particular aims of the post are to teach and expand
buoyant Undergraduate and Postgraduate numbers in Portuguese, pursue leading
research in the field of Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies, and develop active
collaboration and partnerships with public and private organisations in Brazil as part
of the University’s significant on-going activity in the area. An ability to contribute
towards the Department’s growing Postgraduate and Undergraduate provision in
Translation Studies may be an advantage.
To download the details and submit an electronic application online
visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs alternatively information can be obtained from 0121
415 9000. Closes: 11th of December 2015
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PhD Scholarships
University of Nottingham
AHRC Midlands3Cities funding for UK/EU students The Midlands3Cities doctoral
training partnership is a collaboration between the universities of Nottingham,
Nottingham Trent, Leicester, De Montfort, Birmingham and Birmingham City. The DTP is
in the third of five years, awarding up to 89 PhD Arts and Humanities Research Council
(AHRC) studentships for UK/EU applicants for 2016 entry. M3C provides research
candidates with cross-institutional mentoring, expert supervision (including crossinstitutional supervision where appropriate), subject-specific and generic training, and
professional support in preparing for a career.
The Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at the
University of Nottingham is inviting applications from students whose research
interests include: History of Spain, Modern Spanish culture and literature, Modern
Portuguese culture and literature, Memory Studies, Post-conflict, Visual Culture, Literary
Theory, Translation
The deadline for AHRC M3C funding applications is 12 January 2016, by which time
students must have applied for a place to study and have provided two references to a
university within the DTP. For full details of eligibility, funding and research supervision
areas (including use of the supervision search tool) please visit
www.midlands3cities.ac.uk or contact [email protected]
Information and proposal-writing workshops will be hosted in each of the three partner
cities. Register for the workshop in Nottingham (taking place on 21st November) through
eventbrite http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/midlands3cities-doctoral-training-partnership6326720187
Spanish Tutor
Swansea University - Arts and Humanities
This is a fixed term position from 1 January 2016 - 27 June 2016 ( to cover maternity
leave) to support the teaching and student experience within the College of Arts and
Humanities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Deliver and assess Spanish Language classes, both oral and written, general and
professional (e.g. Spanish for Professional Purposes), at all levels of the curriculum
including MA, for up to 16 hours per week in term.
2. Contribute to the delivery of translation and interpreting classes at all levels
3. Undertake appropriate administrative duties, e.g. in connection with admissions and
organisation of the Year Abroad.
4. Act as Personal Tutor to an appropriate number of undergraduate students.
5. Contribute to informal weekly language practice sessions in Spanish.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to the Head of Department Dr
Alison Williams at [email protected]
This vacancy will expire midnight Monday 23 November 2015.
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AHRC scholarships
The University of Edinburgh
2016-17 AHRC awards in the School of LLC
Under the Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) scheme, the consortium - comprised of
the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Stirling,
Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art - will consider applications for doctoral
studentship awards in the majority of Arts and Humanities subjects. Further information
can be found by following the link below to the Scottish Graduate School of the Arts and
Humanities (SGSAH).
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures will consider applications for the
award in the following subject areas:
Film History, Theory and Criticism
Translation Studies
Languages: Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
Candidates will normally hold a relevant First Class Honours degree (such as BA, MS
BMus, BSc or LLB) and preferably a similar calibre of Master’s degree
Applying
Completed PhD applications should be made via the University of Edinburgh online
application system by Tuesday 5th January 2016 in order to ensure that your PhD
application is processed in time for consideration within a very tight selection timescale.
Eligible applicants should complete the SGSAH application form following the guidance
given in the webpage link below.
The closing date for applications for these scholarships is Friday 8th January 2016.
Leverhulme Application
Durham University
Up to 7 fully-funded three-year PhD studentships are currently available in the Durham
Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Training Programme in Visual Culture (DLITP VC) for
October 2016. We welcome applications from graduates in the arts and humanities,
social sciences, natural sciences and life sciences who wish to pursue a PhD in visual
science or visual culture. It is expected that candidates will have a strong first degree in
a relevant discipline (2.1 minimum), together with an excellent Master’s qualification,
also in a relevant field.
Students for whom visual culture generously defined is integral to their research may
apply to any of the University’s departments. Students need to be accepted by a
department first to be considered for an award. Applicants are encouraged to discuss
their applications with potential supervisors if they wish.
There is a two-stage application process for the Programme:
Two formal applications to both the University (online) and to the Programme
(supplementary form to complete).
Selection day for shortlisted candidates, which will be held in Durham on 14 – 15 March
2016. Travel expenses (within the UK) and one night's accommodation will be
provided for those invited to attend.
The deadline for both formal applications to Durham University is 15 JANUARY
2016.
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VII Premio Internacional «Academia del Hispanismo»
de Tesis Doctoral de Investigación Científica y Crítica sobre
Literatura Española o Literatura en Español
Este Premio Internacional tiene como objetivo galardonar, editar y promocionar aquella
tesis doctoral que, presentada y defendida en una institución académica o universitaria
durante el año natural en curso, concurra a la presente convocatoria.
La obra galardonada se publicará en la colección Biblioteca Canon de Editorial
Academia del Hispanismo.
Serán considerados por el Jurado del Premio Internacional “Academia del Hispanismo”
de Investigación Científica y Crítica sobre Literatura Española los originales de tesis
doctorales inéditas, defendidas en el presente año natural, y presentados con arreglo a
las siguientes bases.
Los originales han de entregarse en formato pdf, por correo electrónico, junto con el CV
de su autor o autora, y con un documento o certificado, también en pdf, que acredite que
se trata de una tesis doctoral presentada y defendida ante un tribunal académico en una
institución científica o universitaria en el año natural correspondiente a la convocatoria
del premio, en la siguiente dirección: [email protected]. En el
certificado o en un documento adjunto ha de hacerse constar el nombre del director o
directora de la tesis, así como los nombres de los miembros que formaron parte del
tribunal.
El plazo de presentación de originales concluye a las 24.00 horas del 31 de
diciembre de cada año natural
Utopia, the 6th UK Portuguese Film
Festival
17-22
November
2015
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Utopia, the 6th UK Portuguese Film Festival will display this year a
surprising mixture of great cinema: a homage to Manoel de Oliveira and,
as a counterpoint, a spotlight on the work of Portuguese women
filmmakers. This is the year of Manoel de Oliveira's departure (Portugal's
most internationally renowned and awarded filmmaker), and a small
tribute is the least the festival could have put together, in celebration of the
great author's immense oeuvre. Notwithstanding, the core theme in the
2015 program is “Women and Film”, with the aim of bringing to
international attention recent strong work by female filmmakers such as
Margarida Cardoso, Catarina Ruivo and Marta Pessoa. The crucial
question we are asking and putting forward is how the work of these
talented filmmakers has remained largely unseen and unacknowledged,
both internationally and at home. This year's festival will also host two free
events at Birkbeck College: a documentary and a major debate and Q&A
on the invisibility of women in film and in history.
Programme
For more information see: http://www.utopiafestival.org.uk
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