cornish world: annual conference of the institute of cornish studies
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The Cornish World/An Bys Kernewek3rd Annual Conference of the Institute of Cornish Studies
24th/25th October 2014
Penryn Campus, Tremough
The third annual conference of the Institute of Cornish Studies focuses on the theme of Cornwall’s global connections. Topics to be discussed include the history and contemporary culture of the Cornish overseas, comparative studies of the other Celtic nations with a particular emphasis on Brittany, cultural and economic links with communities around the world, global achievements of individuals with Cornish connections, the impact of global factors on Cornwall like world war, economic depression and environmental change, and theoretical perspectives including the relationship of Cornish Studies to wider disciplines.
If you are interested in giving a presentation of your work at the conference please send an abstract of about 200 words to [email protected] by 15th July 2014. Talks will be roughly 20 minutes with up to 10 minutes for discussion. The conference will also include a themed research strand on Cornwall’s relationship with Brittany with the support of the CRBC (Centre de Recherche Bretonne et Celtique) and BMA (Bretagne Monde Anglophone). Conference organisers would also like to hear from community heritage organisations in Cornwall who would like to promote their activities and from Cornish groups overseas who might be interested in being involved via Skype and in organising any related events.
For further details and to reserve a place at the conference contact Institute of Cornish Studies, College of Humanities, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FEEmail: [email protected] Tel: 01326 371 888