From: "Tod Sloan" To: , , , , , , , Subject: Fw: Call for Papers: Theoretical Psychology (ISTP) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 13:04:06 -0600 -- Please post and/or forward to colleagues-- Call for Symposia, Papers, Roundtables, and Multimedia Presentations INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THEORETICAL PSYCHOLOGY SYDNEY CONFERENCE, APRIL 25-29 1999 Deadline for proposals: November 1, 1998 Notification of acceptance by December 1, 1998 Deadline for early registration: February 1, 1999 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: Psychological theorizing is incredibly diverse and is performed by many who work in disciplines other than psychology. The Sydney ISTP Conference will definitely exemplify this diversity. We invite proposals representing these and other approaches: feminist, poststructuralist, critical theory, artificial intelligence, organization studies, cognitive science, psychoanalysis, organization theory, aesthetics, cultural studies, technology and subjectivity, ideology critique, historical studies, political psychology, multiculturalism, ethics and policy studies, evolutionary psychology, social constructionism, etc. The conference is not a forum for the presentation of empirical research findings or practical applications but we do invite submissions that examine general theoretical and metatheoretical issues that arise in conjunction with various methods or practices, including, for example, experimentation, qualitative research, action research, discourse analysis, ethnomethodology, phenomenology, psychotherapy, organizational consultation, etc. The Program Committee is especially interested in considering proposals related to the following special themes: The Relation of Practice to Theory: Theory tends to inform practice quite extensively, but one hears less about how practice, in turn, shapes theory. How has this occurred historically and how might we reconceptualize the practice- theory relationship? How might such considerations affect teaching and training in psychology? We are happy to receive proposals which relate to all forms of practice, be they clinical, psychoanalytic, organizational, educational etc. Feminist Theory meets Psychological Theory: How might we specify this relationship? In what ways can it be productively developed? Globalization and Postcolonialism: How do the macrosocial processes of our times impinge upon psychological theorizing, upon our views of human subjectivity and society? Interdisciplinarity: The use of psychological theory in numerous other disciplines raises many questions about interdisciplinarity. What have we learned from the experience of interdisciplinarity? What are its possibilities, its pitfalls? How has psychology been appropriated and/or excluded by or from other fields and disciplines, e.g., sociology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, organizational and cultural studies? Last Lectures of the 20th Century (or the First of the 21st): A chance to discuss the big picture in theoretical psychology, to look back and look forward, chart projects, motivate a new generation to work in theoretical psychology. ABOUT THE ISTP: International Society for Theoretical Psychology is composed of members from around the world who meet every other year to share ideas and discuss ways to enhance theorizing in psychology. The ISTP publishes Theory and Psychology, one of the few journals in the world that is dedicated solely to articles dealing specifically with issues in psychological theory. Selected proceedings from ISTP conferences are routinely published in book form. Check out the ISTP Webpage at http://www.york.ca/dept/psych/orgs/istp/istp.htm. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE SITE AND COSTS: The conference is to be held at a most unique and beautiful venue--the Quarantine Station at North Head, Manly, Australia. Only a half-hour ferry ride and a five-minute taxi ride from downtown Sydney, the Quarantine Station sits in a national park boasting two private beaches and spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, as well as nature trails and landing stage for fishing or boating. A group of rustic buildings, which formerly served as a quarantine area for new immigrants, has been stocked with all the necessary conference equipment. Conference catering is reported to be excellent. There will be a social program, including swimming, surfing lessons, yoga and tai chi on the beach, volleyball and a talent show/karaoke! Full room and board on site is expected to run between US$70 and $90 per day. There are also options for lodging in the nearby town of Manly, ranging from backpacker hostels to luxury hotels. The registration fee for the four day conference will be approximately US$140, hopefully less. Airfares to Australia in late April 1999 will be at low-season rates. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Questions about program content, proposals, etc., should be addressed to Tod Sloan at tod- sloan@utulsa.edu. Questions about logistics of conference attendance (travel, lodging, meals, etc.) should be addressed to Valerie Walkerdine at v.walkerdine@nepean.uws.edu.au. The Program Committee will do all it can to help students and the unemployed make affordable alternative arrangements (backpacking, low-cost accommodations nearby, etc.) and to accommodate persons with special needs. The Program Co-Chairs for the ISTP Sydney 1999 Conference are Tod Sloan, University of Tulsa, and Valerie Walkerdine, University of Western Sydney. FORMAT OPTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS 1. SYMPOSIUM Symposia are allotted 110 minutes, allowing time for multiple presentations around a theme. Symposium panels must reflect diversity of, for example, disciplines, nationalities, paradigms, etc. Symposium organizers might consider having participants respond to a common text, transcript, video, etc., in order to exemplify implications of different approaches. They may also choose to have a designated discussant, but they should also leave ample time for discussion by attendees. 2. PAPER Papers of 20-25 minutes are invited (followed by 5-10 minutes of discussion). Presented should consider summarizing their basic argument during their presentation and offering a longer written version to interested persons. 3. ROUNDTABLE A 90-minute session for open discussion, debate, networking, etc. around themes or issues raised by the organizer/chair of the roundtable (examples: theoretical issues in qualitative research, William James, critical psychoanalysis, developments in artificial intelligence, cyborgs, emotion theory, Foucault). Roundtables are held in small rooms holding up to 10 people. Feel free to submit a roundtable proposal as well as a symposium or paper proposal. 4. MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION, ARTISTIC PRODUCTION, ETC Submit details to program chair for consideration. To submit your proposal(s), please fill out the form below, attach additional sheets as necessary, and send by email, file attachment (MS Word), fax, or regular mail to: Tod Sloan, Department of Psychology, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104 USA. Fax 918-631-2833. Email: tod-sloan@utulsa.edu ----------------------------------------------------------- ISTP SYDNEY 1999 PROPOSAL Name Institution Mailing Address Email Fax Phone number Which presentation format would you prefer? Check all that apply. ___ SYMPOSIUM (on separate page, provide title and 100-200 word overview plus title and 100-200 word summary for each participant's presentation; also include names, institutional affiliations, and email, fax, and addresses of all participants) ___ PAPER (on separate page, provide title and 100-200 word summary) ___ ROUNDTABLE (on separate page, provide title and 100 words describing general issues to be raised for discussion) ___ MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION, ARTISTIC PRODUCTION, ETC. (Attach description) If you would also be willing to meet with students for an informal discussion of your work, please check here:______ What general topics would you discuss? In order to schedule meeting rooms according to levels of interest in particular topics, what sorts of sessions are you most interested in attending? Is there a particular person whose work in theoretical psychology you would particularly like to learn more about if s/he were able to attend?