NCCLA invites proposals for panels, round tables, and papers from all disciplines that highlight potential common themes shaping Latin American History, Politics, Art, Economics, Literature, and more. Suggested topics include but are not limited to:

• Social movements and the balance of power
• Revolution and evolution
• Emerging economies in a global context
• Voices and perspectives in literary and visual culture
• Democracy vs. Authoritarianism
• Identity and empowerment
• Environmental sustainability
• Historical memory and human rights
• Change and continuity
• Nation-making
• Latin America and the World

Interdisciplinary and comparative analyses are most welcome. Proposals may focus on any region and may be written in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Teaching panels concerning pedagogical strategies, teaching and learning methods, and in-class or long distance innovative approaches are especially invited. Papers and panels are encouraged that link a common theme in Latin America across several disciplines. Papers are also encouraged that highlight how trends and tendencies in Latin America influence Latinos in the United States.

Proposals (250-300 word abstracts) must be submitted by the deadline of April 29, 2012. Please enclose a cover sheet stating professional affiliation, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of each participant. Please also state need for audiovisual support. E-mail submissions are encouraged.

Graduate and advanced undergraduate students are encouraged to participate. A limited number of student travel grants of up to $200 each are available. Grants are for full-time students who are not professionally employed. See application at http://www4.uwm.edu/clacs/nccla/awards.cfm