This conference aims to bring together a diverse range of scholars across a variety of disciplines. Possible themes include, but are not limited to, the contribution of African languages to the study of literature, music, film, performance, visual arts, media studies, history, philosophy, religion, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, political science, psychology, economics, education, geography, environmental science, legal studies, and public health.

Please apply online via our website www.alp.fas.harvard.edu/ald by March 16, 2012. We ask for a 250-word abstract outlining a 15-minute presentation as well as a brief biography.