Fourth International Conference on Igbo Studies: A Tribute to Don Ohadike

Venue: Howard University, Washington, DC, March 31 to April 1 2006

Theme: The Igbo and Its Diaspora: Interrogating Culture, History, and Identity

The 4th International Conference on Igbo Studies highlights the central role of culture in Igbo life, history and identity. In choosing this theme we hope to foster contributions that explore the concept of Igbo culture, history, and identity in varying and transforming ways. Papers exploring various disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches are particularly welcome. We also welcome contributions that examine the formation and transformation of Igbo culture and identities at individual, group, national, and transnational levels in Africa and the Diaspora. Contributions should strengthen existing dialogue on Igbo Studies. Submissions from graduate students and community activists are welcome. The proceedings of the conference will be published in 2007.

Deadline for submissions: November 30, 2005

All proposals must contain: 1) a title page that includes the title of the proposed paper along with the presenter’s name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address if available; and 2) a 250 word abstract.

Submissions: All submissions and inquires regarding this conference including abstracts should be addressed to the program chair.

Chima J. Korieh, PhD
Assistant Professor of African History
Department of History
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Tel: 856 256 4500 ext 3994
Fax: 856 2564791
Email: Korieh@rowan.edu
Website: http://users.rowan.edu/~korieh/