2nd Biennial International Conference
on the topic
Rhetoric in the Time of AIDS: African Perspectives
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organised by
The African Association for Rhetoric (AAR)
Date: 1-3 July 2009
Venue: Durban, South Africa
Recent literature at the intersection of rhetoric and medical science, particularly as it relates to HIV/AIDS epidemic, is proof that the resurgence of rhetoric in academic discourse across disciplines is making progress. This conference, Rhetoric in the time of AIDS: African Perspectives promises to bring together distinguished researchers, scholars and graduate students from across the globe whose interests relate to rhetoric and AIDS. This multidisciplinary conference will be of interest to specialists in but not limited to Rhetoric, Law, Medicine, Philosophy and Ethics, Sociology, Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Development Studies, Anthropology, Pharmacology, Political Science, Economic Policy, African Studies and Communication. This conference arises in view of the recognition and opportunity for contemplating issues ranging from policy, the construct of medical knowledge around the pandemic, media rhetoric and the state of global health to funding politics. Interested scholars and academics are invited to submit abstracts of about 250 words each.
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Abstracts: November 20 2008 Length: 250 words
Papers: February 15 2009 Maximum Length: 6000
Keynote Speakers
Alex Preda, PhD
Professor of Sociology, University of Edinburgh
Nana Poku, PhD
John Ferguson Professor of African Studies, University of Bradford
Will Akande, PhD
Professor, Graduate School of Business, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Leana Uys, PhD
Professor of Nursing, University of KwaZulu-Natal
NB: Papers will be made available to delegates on CD-ROM. The Organisers however advise that papers should be written not only for presentation, but also for publication, since select papers will be published in the Association’s Journal: AJR: African Journal of Rhetoric following a peer review process.
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