Rural History 2015 Conference

                         CALL FOR PANELS

Dear Colleagues,

Rural History 2015 is the second conference held under the auspices of
the  European Rural History Organisation (EURHO). It is organised by the
Spanish Agricultural History Society (SEHA) and the Rural History
Research  Centre of the University of Girona (CRHR) and it will take place
at the University of Girona, Spain from 7-10 September 2015. The
conference is open to historians studying all periods as well as to
scholars who approach rural history from a variety of other disciplines.
While it focuses on the rural history of Europe it also welcomes
Contributions dealing with aspects of rural history in Africa, Asia, the
Americas and Australasia.

The main aim of the conference is to provide an overview of the state of
the art of rural history today. Another goal is to strengthen the
existing  networks and co-operation of rural historians and their
institutions. The conference will be an excellent occasion for historians
to discuss the basic question of what exactly rural history is, how it can
be narrated and, crucial for the future development of rural history, how
the attractions of rural history in an era of worldwide urbanisation can
be communicated to the younger generation.

The conference is structured around panel sessions on a specific topic.
We invite historians and related scholars to submit proposals for panels
(up to 1,000 words). Panel organisers have to propose at least two
speakers who will each present a paper on a related topic. The deadline
for submitting proposals for panels is 30 September 2014. Submissions
proceed totally online via the conference webpage at
www.ruralhistory2015.org

Important dates and information to be taken into account:

 • 5 May 2014. Call for panel proposals (up to 1000 words).
 • 30 September  2014. Deadline for panel submission.
 • 30 November 2014. Authors are notified of selected panels.
 • 1 December 2014. Call for papers. Extended abstract of up to 1000
words.
 • 31 January 2015. Deadline for paper submission.
 • 28 February 2015. Authors are notified of papers accepted. Preliminary
Program. Registration will be open. Early registration fees: €170 (€100
for students only) .
 • Students wishing to register at the reduced rate must send to
 ruralhistory2015@udg.edu a PDF file with proof of student  status (e.g. a
letter from Dean of Department or thesis supervisor).
 • 15 July 2015. Deadline for Conference Registration. Late registration
will have extra charges (Fees: €220, €115 for students only).
 • 15 July 2015. Final Program.
 • 31 July 2015. Suggested deadline for sending completed papers.
 • 7-10 September 2015. Rural History 2015 Conference in Girona, Spain.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at:
ruralhistory2015@udg.edu

Please feel free to forward or pass this information to other colleagues.

Best wishes,

Rosa Congost
Conference Director
Rural History Research Centre
University of Girona, Spain