3rd International Symposium on Teaching about Extremism, Terror and Trauma:
Radicalization – Creating learning resources for teaching about extremism, terror and trauma (CLEAR)
September 25-27, 2017, Montreal, Canada
Call for proposals
Youth radicalization is a global concern urgently requiring the advancement of knowledge on prevention. However, research has primarily focused on hard power rather than addressing the untapped potential of soft power: education. It is therefore imperative to know how the narratives of extremism and terror are understood in educational environments throughout the world.
To reflect on, raise, and answer questions related to the role of education in addressing extremism, terror and trauma, the Department of Education, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA is pleased to host the Third International Symposium on Teaching about Extremism, Terror and Trauma from September 25-27, 2017.
Based on the insights gained from the 2015 and 2016 International Symposia on Teaching about Extremism, Terror, and Trauma (www.tett.ca), the 2017 symposium aims to provide an intellectual space for scholarship focused on “Creating LEarning Against Radicalization” (C.L.E.A.R.). Equipping our educators with adequate knowledge and resources to teach about the dangers of extremism and terrorism and to be able to deal with the trauma associated with them is imperative.
You are invited to submit proposals for individual presentations addressing the main theme or any of the following sub-themes of the symposium i.e. Creating Learning Against Radicalization (C.L.E.A.R.). Should your research interest not fall under any of the following sub-themes, please feel free to propose alternative intersecting themes.
The symposium will give the delegates the opportunity to engage with a diverse body of experts, scholars, practitioners, students and stakeholders. We ask that you identify the thematic area of your presentation and provide a brief abstract (200-300 words excluding the title) by July 1, 2017. Notification of acceptance will be on a rolling base with the final notifications sent out starting on July 10, 2017.
The symposium committee welcomes contributions using a variety of scholarly perspectives that include (but are not limited to) empirical, practice-based, or theoretical papers using critical, qualitative, quantitative or experiential methodological orientations. Selected papers presented at the symposium will be considered for further development and publication in a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal.
Equal amounts of time will be dedicated to presentations and discussion. This highly interactive design, and your expertise and contributions to the field, we believe, will be of great benefit to all delegates and our understanding of this urgent topic.
Proposals may be submitted in MS Word by email to the symposium convener
Dr. M. Ayaz Naseem (ayaz.naseem@ concordia.ca)
Dr. Adeela Arshad-Ayaz ([email protected])
Alicia Piechowiak ([email protected])
Participation in the symposium is limited to 40 delegates and will be on a first come, first serve basis.
We look forward to welcoming you to Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
Dr. M. Ayaz Naseem Dr. Adeela Arshad-Ayaz Dr. Cheryl Duckworth
Concordia University Concordia University Nova Southeastern
Important Information and Dates
Abstract submission deadline: July 1, 2017
Notification of abstract acceptance: From July 15, 2017
Earlybird Registration (till August 15, 2015): C$ 200
Registration fee after August 15, 2017: C$ 225
Registration fee for Students: C$ 50
Registration fee for Non-presenters: C$ 50 (Limited seats will be available)
Conference Location: Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Dates: September 25-27, 2017
Radicalization – Creating learning resources for teaching about extremism, terror and trauma (CLEAR)
September 25-27, 2017, Montreal, Canada
Call for proposals
Youth radicalization is a global concern urgently requiring the advancement of knowledge on prevention. However, research has primarily focused on hard power rather than addressing the untapped potential of soft power: education. It is therefore imperative to know how the narratives of extremism and terror are understood in educational environments throughout the world.
To reflect on, raise, and answer questions related to the role of education in addressing extremism, terror and trauma, the Department of Education, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA is pleased to host the Third International Symposium on Teaching about Extremism, Terror and Trauma from September 25-27, 2017.
Based on the insights gained from the 2015 and 2016 International Symposia on Teaching about Extremism, Terror, and Trauma (www.tett.ca), the 2017 symposium aims to provide an intellectual space for scholarship focused on “Creating LEarning Against Radicalization” (C.L.E.A.R.). Equipping our educators with adequate knowledge and resources to teach about the dangers of extremism and terrorism and to be able to deal with the trauma associated with them is imperative.
You are invited to submit proposals for individual presentations addressing the main theme or any of the following sub-themes of the symposium i.e. Creating Learning Against Radicalization (C.L.E.A.R.). Should your research interest not fall under any of the following sub-themes, please feel free to propose alternative intersecting themes.
- Conceptual/Theoretical Frameworks for C.L.E.A.R.
- C.L.E.A.R. with Children’s Literature
- Using Social Media for C.L.E.A.R.
- C.L.E.A.R. through Art
- Video Games for C.L.E.A.R.
- Media for C.L.E.A.R. (Documentary)
- C.L.E.A.R. in/through community spaces
The symposium will give the delegates the opportunity to engage with a diverse body of experts, scholars, practitioners, students and stakeholders. We ask that you identify the thematic area of your presentation and provide a brief abstract (200-300 words excluding the title) by July 1, 2017. Notification of acceptance will be on a rolling base with the final notifications sent out starting on July 10, 2017.
The symposium committee welcomes contributions using a variety of scholarly perspectives that include (but are not limited to) empirical, practice-based, or theoretical papers using critical, qualitative, quantitative or experiential methodological orientations. Selected papers presented at the symposium will be considered for further development and publication in a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal.
Equal amounts of time will be dedicated to presentations and discussion. This highly interactive design, and your expertise and contributions to the field, we believe, will be of great benefit to all delegates and our understanding of this urgent topic.
Proposals may be submitted in MS Word by email to the symposium convener
Dr. M. Ayaz Naseem (ayaz.naseem@ concordia.ca)
Dr. Adeela Arshad-Ayaz ([email protected])
Alicia Piechowiak ([email protected])
Participation in the symposium is limited to 40 delegates and will be on a first come, first serve basis.
We look forward to welcoming you to Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
Dr. M. Ayaz Naseem Dr. Adeela Arshad-Ayaz Dr. Cheryl Duckworth
Concordia University Concordia University Nova Southeastern
Important Information and Dates
Abstract submission deadline: July 1, 2017
Notification of abstract acceptance: From July 15, 2017
Earlybird Registration (till August 15, 2015): C$ 200
Registration fee after August 15, 2017: C$ 225
Registration fee for Students: C$ 50
Registration fee for Non-presenters: C$ 50 (Limited seats will be available)
Conference Location: Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Dates: September 25-27, 2017
Photo courtesy of Concordia University.