The American Studies Association http://www.theasa.net/ The American Studies Association, exists to promote and encourage the study of American culture--past and present. Membership numbers approximately 5,000 and is open to all individuals and to cultural or educational institutions. Chartered in 1951, the American Studies Association now has more than 5,000 members. They come from many fields: history, literature, religion, art, philosophy, music, science, folklore, ethnic studies, anthropology, material culture, museum studies, sociology, government, communications, education, library science, gender studies, popular culture, and others. They include persons concerned with American culture: teachers and other professionals whose interests extend beyond their speciality, faculty and students associated with American Studies programs in colleges and secondary schools, museum directors and librarians interested in all segments of American life, public officials and administrators concerned with the broadest aspects of education. They approach American culture from many directions but have in common the desire to view America as a whole rather from the perspective of a single discipline. en Copyright 2012 2012-02-01T19:47:11+00:00 CFP 2012 Annual Meeting of the California American Studies Association http://www.theasa.net/events/item/2012_annual_meeting_of_the_california_american_studies_association/ http://www.theasa.net/events/item/2012_annual_meeting_of_the_california_american_studies_association/#When:19:47:11Z Posted in Posted in Events

]]> 2012-02-01T19:47:11+00:00 SASA’s 2013 conference, in Charleston, starts a year from today! http://www.theasa.net/chapter_southern/item/sasas_2013_conference_in_charleston_starts_a_year_from_today/ http://www.theasa.net/chapter_southern/item/sasas_2013_conference_in_charleston_starts_a_year_from_today/#When:17:10:59Z Posted in Posted in Southern American Studies Association

]]> 2012-01-31T17:10:59+00:00 One-Year Position (Lecturer): Liberal Arts, Stanford University http://www.theasa.net/opportunities/employment_job/one-year_position_lecturer_liberal_arts_stanford_university/ http://www.theasa.net/opportunities/employment_job/one-year_position_lecturer_liberal_arts_stanford_university/#When:17:39:42Z Posted in Posted in Employment Listings

]]> American Studies 2012-01-30T17:39:42+00:00 2012 Annual Meeting of the California American Studies Association http://www.theasa.net/chapter_california/item/2012_annual_meeting_of_the_california_american_studies_association/ http://www.theasa.net/chapter_california/item/2012_annual_meeting_of_the_california_american_studies_association/#When:16:05:37Z The Program Committee for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the California American Studies Association invites proposals for presentations to the annual meeting, to be held Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, hosted by the Claremont Colleges. Posted in The Program Committee for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the California American Studies Association invites proposals for presentations to the annual meeting, to be held Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, hosted by the Claremont Colleges.

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]]> 2012-01-30T16:05:37+00:00 Welcoming Suggestions for Articles for the Encyclopedia of American Studies http://www.theasa.net/project_eas_online/item/welcoming_suggestions_for_articles_for_eas/ http://www.theasa.net/project_eas_online/item/welcoming_suggestions_for_articles_for_eas/#When:16:05:12Z The Encyclopedia of American Studies is updated quarterly, with new articles being added and existing articles updated. We welcome proposals from members for new articles for the online EAS.  If you have an idea, please first check the EAS to see whether we have covered this topic in some fashion.  The BROWSING function can be used, with a keyword search.  If you feel there is a need for an article, please write a brief description of the proposed title and its significance. (One sentence is fine.)  If you want to propose an article that you would yourself write, please add a one paragraph abstract. Proposals will be reviewed quarterly by the Editor and the EAS Board. Contributors will be paid at the normal rate for contributions, which typically range from $75 to $250, depending on length. A limited number of articles can be published annually. Contact Simon Bronner, Editor in Chief, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Posted in The Encyclopedia of American Studies is updated quarterly, with new articles being added and existing articles updated. We welcome proposals from members for new articles for the online EAS.  If you have an idea, please first check the EAS to see whether we have covered this topic in some fashion.  The BROWSING function can be used, with a keyword search.  If you feel there is a need for an article, please write a brief description of the proposed title and its significance. (One sentence is fine.)  If you want to propose an article that you would yourself write, please add a one paragraph abstract. Proposals will be reviewed quarterly by the Editor and the EAS Board. Contributors will be paid at the normal rate for contributions, which typically range from $75 to $250, depending on length. A limited number of articles can be published annually. Contact Simon Bronner, Editor in Chief, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Posted in Encyclopedia of American Studies

]]> Suggestions 2012-01-30T16:05:12+00:00 Job Posting: Visiting Assistant Professor in American Studies http://www.theasa.net/caucus_sports_studies/item/job_posting_visiting_assistant_professor_in_american_studies/ http://www.theasa.net/caucus_sports_studies/item/job_posting_visiting_assistant_professor_in_american_studies/#When:16:36:54Z From Caucus Member Dr. Annie Coleman: The Department of American Studies and the John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy at the University of Notre Dame invite applicants interested in teaching courses in media and America culture for a one-year appointment, beginning in August 2012.  The successful candidate will teach four courses (two per semester) such as the history of American journalism, social media/citizen journalism, digital media, directions in contemporary journalism, and upper-level undergraduate courses in her/his area of specialization.  Preferences will be given to candidates with a doctorate in American Studies or related discipline at time of appointment, and journalistic experience.  For more information on the Department of American Studies and the Gallivan Program at the University of Notre Dame please see the website at: http://americanstudies.nd.edu/ The University of Notre Dame is an international Catholic research university and leading undergraduate teaching institution.  It is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer with a strong institutional commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Please send a letter of interest describing your background and proposed course offerings, names of 3 references, and CV, to: Professor Erika Doss, Chair Department of American Studies 1046 Flanner Hall University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 25, 2012 Posted in From Caucus Member Dr. Annie Coleman:

The Department of American Studies and the John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy at the University of Notre Dame invite applicants interested in teaching courses in media and America culture for a one-year appointment, beginning in August 2012.  The successful candidate will teach four courses (two per semester) such as the history of American journalism, social media/citizen journalism, digital media, directions in contemporary journalism, and upper-level undergraduate courses in her/his area of specialization.  Preferences will be given to candidates with a doctorate in American Studies or related discipline at time of appointment, and journalistic experience.  For more information on the Department of American Studies and the Gallivan Program at the University of Notre Dame please see the website at: http://americanstudies.nd.edu/

The University of Notre Dame is an international Catholic research university and leading undergraduate teaching institution.  It is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer with a strong institutional commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity.

Please send a letter of interest describing your background and proposed course offerings, names of 3 references, and CV, to:

Professor Erika Doss, Chair
Department of American Studies
1046 Flanner Hall
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Deadline for receipt of applications: February 25, 2012

Posted in Sports Studies Caucus

]]> 2012-01-28T16:36:54+00:00 CFP 2012 Annual Meeting http://www.theasa.net/events/item/cfp_asa_2012_annual_meeting/ http://www.theasa.net/events/item/cfp_asa_2012_annual_meeting/#When:04:14:45Z Posted in Posted in Events

]]> 2012-01-27T04:14:45+00:00 Vote in the 2012 ASA Election http://www.theasa.net/from_the_editors/item/vote_in_the_2012_asa_election/ http://www.theasa.net/from_the_editors/item/vote_in_the_2012_asa_election/#When:15:08:18Z We invite current members of the American Studies Association to vote in the 2012 ASA Election. http://asa.press.jhu.edu/cgi-bin/2012_asa_vote.cgi All voting must be completed by March 1, 2012. All electronic voting is confidential. Enroll as a Lifetime ASA Member Posted in We invite current members of the American Studies Association to vote in the 2012 ASA Election.

http://asa.press.jhu.edu/cgi-bin/2012_asa_vote.cgi

All voting must be completed by March 1, 2012. All electronic voting is confidential.

Enroll as a Lifetime ASA Member

Posted in From the Editors

]]> 2012-01-26T15:08:18+00:00 Call for Nominations: Standing and Prize Committees http://www.theasa.net/from_the_editors/item/call_for_nominations_standing_and_prize_committees/ http://www.theasa.net/from_the_editors/item/call_for_nominations_standing_and_prize_committees/#When:10:29:39Z The Executive Committee of the American Studies Association invites applications and nominations for the committee positions listed here. Candidates must be association members and should possess expertise appropriate to the committee’s work. Applications should include a brief statement outlining one’s qualifications and experience, letter(s) of reference relating the candidate’s experience to the committee’s work , and a maximum two-page vita.Nominations should relate the candidate’s experience to the committee’s work and include each nominee’s brief statement outlining his or her qualifications and experience and a maximum two-page vita. Materials should be assembled by the applicant or nominator and submitted electronically to the ASA Executive Committee in the form of a single PDF before April 1, 2012.  The materials should not exceed six pages in length. Submit an application via our online PDF Submission form Enroll as a Lifetime ASA Member Posted in The Executive Committee of the American Studies Association invites applications and nominations for the committee positions listed here. Candidates must be association members and should possess expertise appropriate to the committee’s work.

  • Applications should include a brief statement outlining one’s qualifications and experience, letter(s) of reference relating the candidate’s experience to the committee’s work , and a maximum two-page vita.

  • Nominations should relate the candidate’s experience to the committee’s work and include each nominee’s brief statement outlining his or her qualifications and experience and a maximum two-page vita.

Materials should be assembled by the applicant or nominator and submitted electronically to the ASA Executive Committee in the form of a single PDF before April 1, 2012.  The materials should not exceed six pages in length.

Submit an application via our online PDF Submission form

Enroll as a Lifetime ASA Member

Posted in From the Editors

]]> 2012-01-26T10:29:39+00:00 One-Year Appointment: Media and American Culture, Notre Dame http://www.theasa.net/opportunities/employment_job/one-year_appointment_media_and_american_culture_notre_dame1/ http://www.theasa.net/opportunities/employment_job/one-year_appointment_media_and_american_culture_notre_dame1/#When:17:23:39Z Posted in Posted in Employment Listings

]]> American Studies 2012-01-25T17:23:39+00:00 One-Year Appointment: Media and American Culture, Notre Dame http://www.theasa.net/opportunities/employment_job/one-year_appointment_media_and_american_culture_notre_dame/ http://www.theasa.net/opportunities/employment_job/one-year_appointment_media_and_american_culture_notre_dame/#When:17:23:32Z Posted in Posted in Employment Listings

]]> American Studies 2012-01-25T17:23:32+00:00 December 2011 Newsletter http://www.theasa.net/newsletters/december_2011_newsletter/ http://www.theasa.net/newsletters/december_2011_newsletter/#When:13:54:25Z Posted in Posted in Newsletter Issues

]]> 2012-01-20T13:54:25+00:00 Hotel Reservations http://www.theasa.net/hotel_reservations/ http://www.theasa.net/hotel_reservations/#When:16:46:43Z Posted in Posted in General Pages

]]> Annual Meeting 2012-01-18T16:46:43+00:00 Call for Commentors/Moderators http://www.theasa.net/caucus_religion/item/call_for_commentorsmoderators/ http://www.theasa.net/caucus_religion/item/call_for_commentorsmoderators/#When:14:40:58Z The Religion and American Culture Caucus was highly successful in increasing the number of panels on religion at the Annual Meeting of ASA in 2011, and we hope to repeat the experience in 2012. To that end, the Caucus has organized several panels for submission to the ASA program committee, but some of them are still in need of moderators/commentators. As a moderator/commentator, you would provide brief introductory comments for the panel, manage time, provide comments on each presentation as well as comments that unite the presentations, and manage Q and A.  Moderators/commentators can appear on the ASA program only once, so please do not volunteer for this position if you already have a commitment to the ASA program. Moderators/commentators are needed for panels on the following topics: Animals and spirituality American atheism Catholicism, violence, and nationalism Celebrity and religion Liberation theology Missionaries and empire Religion and empire in the New World Religion and Empire in Asia Mormonism and race Mormonism and violence Presidential religion Religion in early America Slavery and abolition Religion and tourism Religion and war If you can volunteer to moderate/comment upon one of these panels, please contact Rebecca Barrett-Fox promptly at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='';l[29]='"';l[30]=' 117';l[31]=' 100';l[32]=' 101';l[33]=' 46';l[34]=' 115';l[35]=' 107';l[36]=' 108';l[37]=' 101';l[38]=' 104';l[39]=' 116';l[40]=' 101';l[41]=' 98';l[42]=' 64';l[43]=' 120';l[44]=' 111';l[45]=' 102';l[46]=' 116';l[47]=' 116';l[48]=' 101';l[49]=' 114';l[50]=' 114';l[51]=' 97';l[52]=' 98';l[53]=' 114';l[54]=':';l[55]='o';l[56]='t';l[57]='l';l[58]='i';l[59]='a';l[60]='m';l[61]='"';l[62]='=';l[63]='f';l[64]='e';l[65]='r';l[66]='h';l[67]='a ';l[68]='= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_AvwxRoJDhh').innerHTML = output; //]]> .  As a reminder, panels cannot be submitted without moderators/commentators, so your generosity here might be the difference between a panel being submitted or not. These are just some of the great topics that panelists are proposing.  This year’s Annual Meeting promises to be a great one for scholars of religion. Thanks for your help in making that happen! Posted in The Religion and American Culture Caucus was highly successful in increasing the number of panels on religion at the Annual Meeting of ASA in 2011, and we hope to repeat the experience in 2012. To that end, the Caucus has organized several panels for submission to the ASA program committee, but some of them are still in need of moderators/commentators. As a moderator/commentator, you would provide brief introductory comments for the panel, manage time, provide comments on each presentation as well as comments that unite the presentations, and manage Q and A.  Moderators/commentators can appear on the ASA program only once, so please do not volunteer for this position if you already have a commitment to the ASA program.

Moderators/commentators are needed for panels on the following topics:
Animals and spirituality
American atheism
Catholicism, violence, and nationalism
Celebrity and religion
Liberation theology
Missionaries and empire
Religion and empire in the New World
Religion and Empire in Asia
Mormonism and race
Mormonism and violence
Presidential religion
Religion in early America
Slavery and abolition
Religion and tourism
Religion and war

If you can volunteer to moderate/comment upon one of these panels, please contact Rebecca Barrett-Fox promptly at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  As a reminder, panels cannot be submitted without moderators/commentators, so your generosity here might be the difference between a panel being submitted or not.

These are just some of the great topics that panelists are proposing.  This year’s Annual Meeting promises to be a great one for scholars of religion. Thanks for your help in making that happen!

Posted in Religion and American Culture Caucus

]]> News 2012-01-17T14:40:58+00:00 CFP: Color, Commerce, and Consumption in Global Historical Perspective http://www.theasa.net/caucus_material/item/cfp_color_commerce_and_consumption_in_global_historical_perspective/ http://www.theasa.net/caucus_material/item/cfp_color_commerce_and_consumption_in_global_historical_perspective/#When:16:01:45Z Conference at the German Historical Institute Washington, DC June 21 - 23, 2012 Convener: Regina Lee Blaszczyk Posted in Conference at the German Historical Institute
Washington, DC

June 21 - 23, 2012
Convener: Regina Lee Blaszczyk

Posted in Material Culture Caucus

]]> News 2012-01-14T16:01:45+00:00 CFP:  Nation Building: Craft and Contemporary American Culture http://www.theasa.net/caucus_material/item/cfp_nation_building_craft_and_contemporary_american_culture/ http://www.theasa.net/caucus_material/item/cfp_nation_building_craft_and_contemporary_american_culture/#When:15:59:50Z Posted in Posted in Material Culture Caucus

]]> News 2012-01-14T15:59:50+00:00 Call For Papers: “Objects in Motion” http://www.theasa.net/caucus_material/item/call_for_papers_objects_in_motion/ http://www.theasa.net/caucus_material/item/call_for_papers_objects_in_motion/#When:15:57:02Z Posted in Posted in Material Culture Caucus

]]> News 2012-01-14T15:57:02+00:00 Call for Papers http://www.theasa.net/caucus_visual/item/call_for_papers1/ http://www.theasa.net/caucus_visual/item/call_for_papers1/#When:15:42:56Z ASA 2012, November 15-18, San Juan, Puerto Rico “Visualizing Pre-Columbian Civilizations in the Service of Nation-Building in the U.S. and Mexico, 1850-1950” Posted in ASA 2012, November 15-18, San Juan, Puerto Rico

“Visualizing Pre-Columbian Civilizations in the Service of Nation-Building in the U.S. and Mexico, 1850-1950”

Posted in Visual Culture / Art History Caucus

]]> 2012-01-13T15:42:56+00:00 Call for Papers http://www.theasa.net/caucus_visual/item/call_for_papers/ http://www.theasa.net/caucus_visual/item/call_for_papers/#When:22:57:25Z Posted in Posted in Visual Culture / Art History Caucus

]]> 2012-01-11T22:57:25+00:00 Reserve Space for Business Meetings and Receptions http://www.theasa.net/reserve_space_for_business_meetings_and_receptions/ http://www.theasa.net//annual_meeting/reserve_space_for_business_meetings_and_receptions/#When:16:25:02Z Posted in Posted in General Pages

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