Call for Abstracts 

 

Submission is now closed

1. The deadline to submit an abstract is 15 November 2023 (23.59 CET);
2. Only the first author (for papers) can submit an abstract. If you are on a pre-organized panel, you should enter the panel title under Panel/Roundtable. Session organizers should submit the panel abstract (selecting panel in the drop-down menu) and include the names of the participants where indicated. The same goes for roundtable proposals, but roundtable participants should not submit individual abstracts;
3. Abstracts should be written in English, Spanish or Portuguese;
4. Note that you can only submit one paper abstract. Panels can consist of a maximum of 10 presenters, spread over max. 2 sessions. Aside from one presenting role, you can also assume roles as session organizer, chair, and discussant (max. 1 presence per role); 

The first step is to create your author account (click the button below). You will then receive an automatic e-mail with a link to upload your abstract. if you do not receive this mail (check your spam), please contact us on conference@uva.nl. 

Abstracts submitted after 15 November 2023 (23.59 CET) or by other means than this website will not be taken into consideration.

CONFERENCE THEME
 

In line with previous conferences, SLAS2024 will be an opportunity for explorations of any aspect of Latin American Studies, from any disciplinary and theoretical perspective. We have an optional conference theme that speakers are invited to address, which is:

In/Justice in Latin America and the Caribbean

The choice of theme comes from a need we feel to address persistent inequalities and struggles, but also successes, in the search for social justice amid an ongoing climate of antagonism and polarization. As a field, Latin American Studies has always been concerned with the societal crises of our times. We invite you to address in/justices from any disciplinary, theoretical or methodological vantage point. From gendered and racialized injustices, epistemic violence to climate change and political resistance, we aim to bring together a variety of critical perspectives and practices. In addition to academic panels and a thought-provoking keynote lecture, the conference also encourages the submission of roundtables that combine academia with advocacy, activism or the arts.

This year the SLAS conference will also include an additional day for postgraduates organised by PILAS (Postgraduates in Latin American Studies). Note that these are two separate events. In the submission system, you will be able to indicate whether your abstract is meant for SLAS, PILAS or both.

The tracks for this year’s conference are:

• History, Literature, Media & Cultural Studies
• Politics, Institutions, Identity & Social Movements
• Inequalities, Violence, Cities & Migration
• Ecologies, Economics & Natural Resources

 

PROPOSAL TYPES & GUIDELINES
 

PAPER PRESENTATION

The paper presentation may be authored by an individual or a group. Only the first author of the paper should submit the abstract (max. 250 words). If your paper is part of a pre-arranged panel, please indicate the title of that panel on the form. If your paper is not part of a pre-arranged panel, it will be grouped in a parallel session assembled by the conference organizing team, based on the conference tracks.

Remember that you can submit max. 1 paper presentation.
 

PANEL PROPOSAL

The panel proposal (max. 250 words) should be submitted by the session organizer(s). The proposal should consist of a 3-5 paper presentations per session. Panel proposals can take up a maximum of 2 sessions (max. 10 paper presentations). If you are submitting 2 sessions, please indicate “- Part 1” and “- Part 2” in the panel title, after the title (e.g. “Indigenous rights in Latin America – Part 1”).

The names of chairs and discussants can be added on the form too. Please note that these roles are limited to one participation per role.

Remember that you can submit a maximum of 1 panel proposal (spread over a maximum of 2 sessions).
 

ROUNDTABLE PROPOSAL

Roundtable proposals (max. 250 words) should be submitted by the session organizer(s). The proposal should consist of 3-7 roundtable speakers. Roundtables are single sessions. For speakers, their roundtable participation counts as a discussant role.

IN SUM
 

Participants can submit a maximum of:

• 1 paper presentation (as first author);
• 1 panel proposal (as session organizer), consisting of max. 2 sessions;
• 1 roundtable proposal (as session organizer). Roundtable participation counts as a discussant role.

 

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed per track, by an international panel.

You will be notified of acceptance by 20 December 2023 at the e-mail address provided by when created your account.