Date: 5–7 December 2016 (extended)
Hosts: The University of Wollongong (UOW) Contemporary Emotions Research Network (CERN), the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions (CHE), and The Australian Sociological Association Sociology of Emotions and Affect Thematic Group (TASA SEA)
Venue: UOW Sydney CBD Campus (Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia)
Registration: Register here by Wednesday 9 November 2016.
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Confirmed Keynotes:
- Prof. Kathryn Lively (Sociology, Dartmouth College): 'Emotions, Gender, and Social Psychology'
- Prof. Benno Gammerl (History of Emotions, Max Planck Institute for Human Development): 'History of Emotions, Emotions and Sexualities'
- Prof. Robert Walker (Social Policy, University of Oxford): 'Emotions in Social Policy and Development'
- Assoc. Prof. Åsa Wettergren (Sociology and Work Science, University of Gothenburg): 'Emotions in Law and the Courtroom'
- Prof. Reinhard Pekrun (Psychology, University of Munich): 'Emotions and Education'
- Assoc. Prof. Alexa Weik von Mossner (English and American Studies, University of Klagenfurt): 'Ecocriticism, Affect Theory, and Film Studies'
- Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Stephens (Cultural Studies, Southern Cross University): 'Emotions, Queer Theory and Gender'
- Dr Gilbert Caluya (Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne): 'Cultures of Security, Fear, Emotion'
The conference will bring together researchers working in the area of emotions in contemporary and historical societies from a range of disciplines for the first time, including sociology, philosophy, politics, law, history, literature, creative arts and media. It will showcase cutting-edge research from international experts on approaches to studying emotions from across these fields. W
For more information, and for updates about keynote speakers and other conference related information, please visit the CERN events page.
Convened by: Roger Patulny and Sukhmani Khorana (UOW CERN), Andrew Lynch (ARC CHE) and Rebecca Olson and Jordan McKenzie (TASA SEA).
Image: Henry Fuseli 1741–1825, British School, THE FIRE KING, c.1801-10, Oil on canvas, 99 X 124 cm, 158–1885. Copyright The Victoria and Albert Museum London.
