4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities
Aloha and Welcome!
Submission Deadline: August 23rd, 2005.
The 4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will be held from January 11 (Wednesday) to January 14 (Saturday), 2006 at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. Oahu is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will once again be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from arts and humanities related fields from all over the world.The main goal of the 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various arts and humanities related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to arts and humanities to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Performing artists (live dance, theater, and music) interested in displaying their talents will be accommodated whenever possible. Direct specific inquires to
humanities@hichumanities.orgThe 2005 conference was a great success! It was attended by more than 1250 participants, representing more than 40 countries!
Topic Areas (All Areas of Arts and Humanities are Invited)
• Anthropology
• American Studies
• Archeology
• Architecture
• Art
• Art History
• Dance
• English
• Ethnic Studies
• Film
• Graphic Design
• History
• Landscape Architecture
• Languages
• Literature
• Linguistics
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Philosophy
• Religion
• Second Language Studies
• Speech/Communication
• Theatre
• Visual Arts
• Other Areas of Arts and Humanities
• Cross-disciplinary areas of the above related to each other or other
areas.
Call for Papers, Reports, Abstracts, and Studies:
The Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities encourages the following types of submissions:
• Research Papers
Completed research papers in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas.
• Abstracts
Abstracts of completed or proposed research in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. The abstract for proposed research should include the research objectives, proposed methodology, and a discussion of expected outcomes.
• Student Papers
Research done by students in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas.
• Case Studies
Case studies in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas.
• Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for Future Research
Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas.
• Reports on Issues Related to Teaching
Reports related to innovative instruction techniques or research related to teaching in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas.
Format of Presentations:
Paper sessions will consist of three to four presentations in a 90 minute session. The session will be divided equally between the presenters.
Workshop presentations will be given a full 90 minute session.
Panel sessions will provide an opportunity for three or more presenters to speak in a more open and conversational setting with conference attendees. Submissions for these 90 minute sessions should include the name, department, affiliation, and email address of each panelist in addition to a description of the presentation and the title page.
Live Performance proposals are encouraged.
Poster sessions will last 90 minutes and consist of a large number of presenters. Poster sessions allow attendees to speak with the presenters on a one-to-one basis. The following supplies will be provided:
• Easel
• Tri-fold display board (48 x 36 inches)
• Markers
• Push pins
• Tape
• Round table
• Chairs
Submitting a Proposal:
1. Create a title page for your submission. The title page should include:
a. title of the submission
b. topic area of the submission (choose from above list)
c. presentation format (choose from above list)
d. name(s) of the author(s)
e. department(s) and affiliation(s)
f. mailing address(es)
g. e-mail address(es)
h. phone number(s)
i. fax number(s)
j. corresponding author if different than lead author
2. Email your abstract and/or paper, along with a title page, to
humanities@hichumanities.org Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged via email within 48 hours.
If you do not wish to email your submission, you may send it via regular mail or fax to:
Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities
P.O. Box 75036
Honolulu, HI, 96836, USA
808-947-2420 (Fax)