A Scholarly Association for the Study of Haitian Vodou
CFP: VODOU: CONSTRUCTION AND REPRESENTATIONS - May 13th – 14th 2010 Laval University, Québec City, Canada
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CALL FOR PAPERS
VODOU: CONSTRUCTION AND REPRESENTATIONS
May 13th – 14th 2010
Laval University, Québec City, Canada
Haitian vodou was born in Hispanola during the European colonization. It emerged from the encounter of African, European, ancient Caribbean as well as American cults and traditions. Given its origins, it shares some similarities with other Afro-Caribbean cults, such as santerìa in Cuba, shango in Trinidad, or obeah in Jamaica. Vodou could be briefly described as a heterogeneous set of medical, magic and religious practices, which developed over the course of history, undergoing constant transformation. The subject has been the focal interest of a wide range of historical, cultural and political discourses and analyses. Contested in the 19th century, then gradually revalorized during the 20th century, vodou – and its role in Haitian history and culture – have much evolved since independence in 1804. Although vodou practices have an undeniable empirical reality, they are difficult to grasp in their totality. Manifestations are manifold and inscribed in different spheres of everyday life spanning from religion to health, politics and culture.
Focusing on the representations and construction of Haitian vodou, this conference will pursue several objectives:
- to shed light on how knowledge of Haitian vodou is produced and to identify the stakes involved, especially (but not exclusively) in the social sciences;
- to examine links between vodou, history and politics;
- to analyse representations of vodou through the means of visual arts, literature, and the media;
- to discuss efforts made to increase the visibility and legitimacy of vodou;
- to explore the diverse locations, practices and transformations of vodou outside of Haiti;
- to better understand vodou and its congruence with other Afro-American cults through a comparative approach.
We will consider abstract submissions based on empirical data from practitioners or their representatives as well as creative or scholarly work from artists and researchers in this field. All contributions should demonstrate how vodou involves different social, political, economical and cultural realities.
Those wishing to present a paper are requested to send a 300 word abstract with a working title as well as a short CV before November 15th, 2009 to the email address below:
colloquevodou@gremca.org
CALL FOR PAPERS
VODOU: CONSTRUCTION AND REPRESENTATIONS
May 13th – 14th 2010
Laval University, Québec City, Canada
Haitian vodou was born in Hispanola during the European colonization. It emerged from the encounter of African, European, ancient Caribbean as well as American cults and traditions. Given its origins, it shares some similarities with other Afro-Caribbean cults, such as santerìa in Cuba, shango in Trinidad, or obeah in Jamaica. Vodou could be briefly described as a heterogeneous set of medical, magic and religious practices, which developed over the course of history, undergoing constant transformation. The subject has been the focal interest of a wide range of historical, cultural and political discourses and analyses. Contested in the 19th century, then gradually revalorized during the 20th century, vodou – and its role in Haitian history and culture – have much evolved since independence in 1804. Although vodou practices have an undeniable empirical reality, they are difficult to grasp in their totality. Manifestations are manifold and inscribed in different spheres of everyday life spanning from religion to health, politics and culture.
Focusing on the representations and construction of Haitian vodou, this conference will pursue several objectives:
- to shed light on how knowledge of Haitian vodou is produced and to identify the stakes involved, especially (but not exclusively) in the social sciences;
- to examine links between vodou, history and politics;
- to analyse representations of vodou through the means of visual arts, literature, and the media;
- to discuss efforts made to increase the visibility and legitimacy of vodou;
- to explore the diverse locations, practices and transformations of vodou outside of Haiti;
- to better understand vodou and its congruence with other Afro-American cults through a comparative approach.
We will consider abstract submissions based on empirical data from practitioners or their representatives as well as creative or scholarly work from artists and researchers in this field. All contributions should demonstrate how vodou involves different social, political, economical and cultural realities.
Those wishing to present a paper are requested to send a 300 word abstract with a working title as well as a short CV before November 15th, 2009 to the email address below:
colloquevodou@gremca.org
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