American Studies Association Ethnic Studies Prize: Call for Papers

The Committee on Ethnic Studies calls for submissions for the 2007 Comparative Ethnic Studies Prize, awarded to a participant in the annual meeting of the American Studies Association. Any paper given at the meeting is eligible for consideration, provided that it does not exceed 15 pages, including the notes. The author of the winning paper will receive a $500 award at the Comparative Ethnic Studies Seminar at the annual meeting, to be held October 11-14, 2007 in Philadelphia, PA.

Relevant submissions will contrast or connect the process of race-making or the experiences of communities of color with similar processes or experiences inside or outside the United States. All essays must be global and/or comparative, focusing on the power of race to shape the lives of diverse groups of people.

Papers should be submitted electronically by September 1, 2007 to Sarika Chandra, chair of the committee, at: schandra@wayne.edu. Late submissions will not be accepted.