TokyoProgressive Newsletter for September 13, 2006
IN THIS ISSUE
SEE BELOW FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF ITEM ONE
ANNOUNCING: A new feminist site!
See item five below.
Japan specific info in items one and two.
ITEM ONE FILM: September 17 (Sunday) ORWELL ROLLS IN HIS GRAVE http://www.orwellrollsinhisgrave.com/trailer.htm
SEE BELOW FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF ITEM ONE
ITEM TWO lst Annual Japan Writers Conference Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan English map at http://www.ocha.ac.jp/english/access/index.html
SEE BELOW FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF ITEM TWO
ITEM THREE New TokyoProgressive forum address http://www.tokyoprogressive.org/index/forums/
If you have any questions, please respond to this mail. See here for the address if unsure: http://www.tokyoprogressive.org/index/contact/
ITEM FOUR Slighly revised creative and education section http://tokyoprogressive.org/index/index.php/#creativehere
ITEM FIVE Slightly revised (easier-to-use) links section http://tokyoprogressive.org/index/index.php/#linkshere
Including:
Japan alternative media links
Alternative media links (E)
What's wrong with the media
Audio/Video Radio and Video documentaries
Creative/Education Poems, books, and even a few cats
Recommended links Well-researched alternative media
RECOMMENDED LINKS INCLUDE:
WOMEN IN MEDIA & NEWS www.wimnonline.org/
This relatively recent site has lots, such as:
* Advertising (16) * African Americans in Entertainment (7) * Age (5) * American Culture (46) * Arms & Conflict (11) * Asian American community (1) * Cartoons (11) * Commercialism (11) * Criminal Justice & Prisons (12) * Disability Issues (11) * Domestic Politics (22) * Drugs (6) * Economics (12) * Electoral Politics (10) * Environment (10) * Feminism (48) * Girls and LGBT Youth (21) * Health & Sexuality (33) * Hip Hop Culture (2) * Human Rights & Civil Liberties (22) * Humor (16) * Immigration (7) * International Media (10) * International Media Activism (6) * Issues in the News (50) * Latina/o Community (8) * Legal & Political Affairs (3) * LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Issues (8) * Media Justice Now (5) * Media Policy Reform (2) * Native American Community (2) * Outrages & Responsibilities (20) * Parenthood & Family (15) * Political Dissent (10) * Pop Culture (39) * Public Relations (8) * Race (25) * Reproductive Justice (11) * Science (12) * Sports (1) * Technology & Communication (4) * The Blogosphere (12) * Transgender Issues (4) * Uncategorized (34) * US Foreign Policy (14) * Violence Against Women (32) * War (14) * WIMN’s Executive Director’s Blog (35) * Workplace Discrimination (19) * Youth Activism (6)
ITEM ONE IN DETAIL
Spring's Monthly Film & Discussion Session
After a break from the scheduled programming to focus on the Israel/Palestine/ Lebanon issue last month, Spring is returning to the "Media" theme which was voted for two months ago. We are showing "Orwell Rolls in His Grave" on Sunday the 17th of September at 4pm at Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa.
Sunday, September 17th
From 16:00-
"Orwell Rolls in His Grave" and discussion session
http://www.orwellrollsinhisgrave.com/trailer.htm
Heaven's Door in Shimokitazawa
http://heavensdoortokyo.fc2web.com/
Amnesty International Japan Office
Kyodo Building 4F
Kandanishiki-cho 2-2
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo-to 101-0054
Tel: 03-3518-6777
Fax : 03-3518-6778
Email: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
ITEM TWO IN DETAIL
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
lst Annual Japan Writers Conference
Location: Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan (English map at http://www.ocha.ac.jp/english/access/index.html)
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, 2007
The Japan Writers Conference seeks proposals from published authors who wish to lead workshops or moderate discussions. The conference will be open to the public and free of charge for attendees. No honoraria can be provided for speakers/workshop leaders. The conference is not-for-profit and will be staffed by volunteers.
Sessions covering any genre, style, or aspect of writing including poetry, fiction, essay, memoir, creative non-fiction, academic/textbook writing, literary translation, cross-genre work, text production, traditional and non-traditional publishing, and/or literary performance are sought.
Fifty minute session formats may include workshops, guided discussions, short lectures followed by question and answer, or oral readings plus discussion.
Sessions can focus on theory and/or practice, e.g., matters of craft, stylistic concerns, publishing tips, editing strategies, performance techniques, literary trends /history, issues associated with translation, etc.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
A. Please submit the information below, numbered (1-9) as follows, as the text of an email message:
1. Your full name 2. Your email addresses 3. Professional (employment or academic) affiliation and job title, if relevant 4. Preferred 50 minute session type:
lst choice: a b c d e OR f 2nd choice: a b c d e OR f
a. Poster session b. Workshop (practical focus with audience participation)
c. Oral reading plus discussion.
d. Short lecture followed by discussion / Q&A
e. Guided discussion (leader moderates a discussion among the attendees)
f. Panel (group of authors; in this case each panelist's name, work or school affiliation and title, and biography will be required -- maximum 3 persons -- please include bio data for each participant if you choose this format)
5. Presenter biography - including a summary of major recent relevant publications -- 150 words maximum. Please limit the content of this biography to credentials relevant to the session you plan to do (if a panel, please include biographical data for each panelist).
6. Session title - 20 words maximum
7. Session summary - 50 words or less
8. Session abstract (fuller description) - 150 words maximum
9. Optional-- Your comment or special request (requests for equipment will be met only if the requested equipment can be made available)
B. The subject line of your emailed proposal should be:
JWC plus your full name and the date of your submission
(example: JWC Susan Yamanaka November 7 2006)
C. No attachment files will be accepted or read. Please do not send website URLs. Materials other than the information requested above will not be read or responded to. Proposals that do not conform to the guidelines above will receive no reply.
D. Deadline for receipt of proposals: DECEMBER 1, 2006.
E. Send your proposal (only one proposal per person will be read/allowed) to both email addresses below simultaneously:
jwconference1@xxxxxxx AND ALSO jwconference@xxxxxxxxx
F. Please note: 1. Proposals will be selected on the basis of the submitter's background and experience, the proposal theme and format, and the constraints of the schedule. We wish to provide a program as varied and balanced as possible in terms of genres, themes, and format.
2. Please allow several months response time. A conference volunteer will attempt to contact in early 2007 all submitters who reply to this first call for proposals. (A 2nd call for proposals in early 2007 may occur only if space remains available in the program.)
3. The conference can provide no financial assistance or funding (honoraria, transportation cost reimbursement etc.) for any participant nor provide any legal documents of any kind for any overseas visitor. Transportation, lodging, meals, sightseeing activities, etc. if needed, must be arranged and paid for by attendees.
4. Although it is expected that participants may wish to bring articles to share such as books, journals, flyers, and so on, the conference cannot be responsible for any such articles or for the loss or sale of personal items.
CALENDAR Proposal deadline: December 1, 2006 Contact submitters: Early 2007 Preliminary conference schedule: Available online in spring, 2007 Conference dates: October 13 and 14, 2007
Thank you for your interest in the lst Annual Japan Writers Conference. The committee looks forward to receiving your proposal.
Further details will be available later via a conference website.
Thanks, Colleen Shiels Diane Nagatomo Jane Joritz-Nakagawa
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