THEME: Expanding the Definition of International Studies
The term “International Studies” literally defines our organization. Indeed, international studies have been the primary response of many academic communities of how to understand better the challenges of a rapidly changing world. As a course of study, it is a field of inquiry drawing upon multiple disciplines and perspectives. These may include anthropology, business, communication, economics, geography, health care, history, languages, literature, politics, religion, sociology, and countless others, for no single discipline has a monopoly on how best to understand the forces which shape our world. Relationships between these different disciplines are often hard to manage, but the changing nature of the international system and our ability to understand it requires us to look at the world through these multiple lenses. But is it enough to say that we are “interdisciplinary” and simply leave it at that? Moreover, are we REALLY engaging in the sort of interdisciplinary approaches that we claim to be doing? While we may argue that the subject matter of international studies is much more than governments sitting around a table and discussing issues of war and peace, just how often do we move beyond such subjects – and how easily do we incorporate other disciplines -- in our research and in our classrooms? In short, what exactly DO we mean when we discuss what we have long-termed “international studies”? The 2007 ISA-South Conference will consciously provide a forum for wrestling with such questions. Date: October 25-27, 2007 REGISTER NOW AT: https://ms-eagle1.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~07BACCE2361A Activities: - You will find the hotel and its location on historic, cobble-stoned, and shop-lined River Street to be simply fabulous. In addition to the conference meetings, your registration fees will cover the cost of the Thursday and Friday evening receptions and Saturday’s luncheon. - There will also be a total of four complimentary refreshment breaks before and after each conference panel. In addition, we are hopeful to have several publishers on hand in the main lobby throughout this year’s proceedings. - We have extended invitations to the major U.S. Presidential Candidates to share their views on the leading international issues of our day. The addresses from the U.S. Presidential candidates and the conference plenary session should prove to be most memorable – all of which are included in your registration. - Finally, we invite you to join us for a wonderful, two-hour Riverboat Dinner Cruise on Friday night which includes a seafood buffet dinner and live band. While the cost of the cruise is an additional $55 per person for those who wish to join us, this will be a fantastic evening that you won’t want to miss. In short, we understand the financial constraints that we all face as academics, and we are working diligently to ease them. Sign up while registering for the conference - IT’S EASY!!https://ms-eagle1.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~07BACCE2361Ashapeimage_2_link_0
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Special Notes About the 2007 ISA-South Conference
        The 2007 International Studies Association (ISA-South) meetings will be held in Savannah-Hilton Head area, with the Savannah Marriot Riverfront serving as our host.  Our dates are October 25-27, 2007.  Professor Ryan Curt will offer remarks on the politics of the Middle East during the opening ceremony on Thursday, October 25th, which starts at 7pm.  Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that a conference-wide plenary session will be held, a roundtable discussion format which will wrestle and shed light on the conference theme, “Expanding the Definition of International Studies.”  Professor William Daugherty, a former hostage held by Iran, will be our guest speaker during the Saturday lunch session.  We have a most attractive conference planned and are hopeful that these circumstances might further entice you to join us.
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