Sultan Moulay Slimane University Faculty of Arts and Humanities Epartment of English Studies Beni Mellal, Morocco The

Research Laboratory on Culture and Communication (RLCC)

Occidentalism vs Orientalism International Conference 17-18 April 2012 Call for Papers Much has been said about Orientalism as a discourse implementing a number of stereotypes involving the Orient; but one of the ways of dealing with Orientalism may propose to probe into its opposite: Occidentalism. This conference aims to contribute to the debate about Orientalism by offering to consider Occidentalism. In its effort to enhance dialogue between cultures, the Research Laboratory in Culture and Communication invites papers dealing with Occidentalism as compared to Orientalism. The following interrogations may be raised as a platform for debate during the conference: Is Occidentalism the opposite of Orientalism in its Saidian conception? Is Occidentalism always already anti-Eurocentric? How is Occidentalism often associated with the hostile stereotypes that fuel the hatred of the West? Is there such an Occidentalist discourse functioning in a way similar to the Orientalist discourse? Can the examination of Occidentalism contribute to the understanding of Orientalism? What contribution can such interrogations bring to the ongoing dialogue between Orient and Occident?

A selection of papers will be published after the conference. Please send proposals of up to 500 words and a short biographical rsum via e-mail (as Word 19972003 attachments) to the following professors on behalf of the organizing committee: Mohamed Rakii m_rakii_nizar@yahoo.fr; Mly Mustapha El Mamaoui m_mamaoui@yahoo.fr

The deadline for sending proposals is 31st December, 2011. Acceptance of proposals will be sent on 15th January, 2012. Conference Fees: The conference fee is 50/MAD 550. It includes: Conference pack Coffee break refreshment Farewell dinner

Accommodation: Hotel El Bassatine***A (within walking distance of the University) (50/ MAD550 full board per single person/per night) Telephone +212 (0) 523 482 247 For more information, please follow the links: http://www.hotelsclick.com/auberges/Maroc/Beni_Mellal/48438/Hotel-Al_Bassatine_.html http://www.fr.asiarooms.com/morocco/beni_mellal/al_bassatine.html http://www.google.com/search?client=qsbwin&rlz=1R3GUEA_frMA329MA329&hl=fr&aq=0&oq=al+bas&q=al+bassatine+beni+mellal Airports Menara Marrakesh Airport (3hrs drive/taxi ride to the Hotel in Beni Mellal) Mohamed V Casablanca Airport (3hrs drive/taxi ride to the Hotel in Beni Mellal) Hotel reservations and rides from airport to Beni Mellal can be made by the organizers upon request. The organising committee: Moulay Mustapha Mamaoui Mohamed Rakii Mohamed Sghir Syad Cherki Karkaba

We look forward to your participation