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Prochains numéros / Up-coming issues of Mots Pluriels

MOTS PLURIELS est une revue électronique de caractère international. Elle est ouverte aux universitaires intéressé(e)s par le domaine des Lettres et désireux/ses de donner leur point de vue sur les questions brûlantes de notre temps. Un comité de lecture examine tous les manuscrits reçus et décide de leur publication.

Les thèmes retenus pour les prochains numéros sont:

* "L'Afrique, côté cuisines" (Ce titre emprunté à un ouvrage publié par les éditions Syros en 1994 nous rappelle que si une partie de l'Afrique en guerre a faim, dans la majorité des pays africains, la nourriture est au coeur de la vie économique et sociale. Le numéro envisagé entend aborder le thème en soulignant la riche diversité des cuisines africaines, l'idée de partage associée à leur consommation, l'influence de la nourriture dans tous les domaines : relations sociales, économie, arts, littérature, etc.) (En collaboration avec Dr Joan Wardrop). Date limite pour l'envoi de manuscrits, 30 juillet 2000. Pour plus de renseignements, prière de s'adresser à la rédaction de "Mots Pluriels".

* L'Afrique, l'Europe et la 'multi-directionnalité' des échanges. (Quelle influence a eu l'Afrique sur le reste du monde dans les domaines littéraires, sociaux, culturels, économiques, etc... et quelle influence a eu l'Europe sur les sociétés et cultures africaines au cours des siècles? Telles sont les questions soulevées. Le champs des domaines et des sujets à traiter est quasiment illimité, englobant aussi bien les missionnaires, soldats, marchands et voyageurs européens [ou d'ailleurs - Liban, Inde, Chine, etc.] qui ont parcouru l'Afrique à différentes périodes que les esclaves, soldats, refugiés, musiciens, intellectuels etc. africains ayant pris la direction de l'Europe ou d'ailleurs et laissé leur empreinte dans les Pays où ils se sont installés.) (En collaboration avec Dr Philip Dwyer). Date limite pour l'envoi de manuscrits, 30 septembre 2000.

* "Ecrire l'exil: rupture et continuité" (Trois grands axes exploratoires sont suggérés d'une manière qui n'est bien sûr ni prescritive ni exclusive: les tensions liées aux concepts de rupture et de continuité dans le contexte de l'écriture et de la réception des textes inspirés par l'exil; les choix esthetiques, politiques, socio-culturels et autres qui, par excellence, semblent déterminer une écriture prototypique de l'exil et ses caractéristiques; l'écriture et la lecture de l'exil en tant que recherche de soi ou/et du paradis perdu). (En collaboration avec le Professeur Tim Unwin). (Date limite pour l'envoi de manuscrits, 15 janvier 2001).

* "The Net: New Opportunities or old Hegemony?". (Internet is at the crossroads both in developed and developing countries dazzled by the lure of new technology. It seems therefore timely to embark on a critical analysis of current developments and new emerging discourses. As Mark Nunes wrote: "in its current figuration, the 'net does more than network the globe; it creates a metaphorical world in which we conduct our lives. And the more ecstatic the promises of new, possible worlds, the more problematic the concept of 'the world' becomes." What does cyberspace/internet/web mean from different perspectives and locations has to be confronted? What does it mean to individuals located in all continent to venture into a "cybernetic terrain that undermines the symbolic distance between the metaphoric and the real"? As was the case in former issues of MOTS PLURIELS, literary analyses are strongly encouraged and the emphasis will be put on Internet's perceptions in Africa; but the issue exceeds the limits of a purely African context. Articles dealing with the theme as it is perceived elsewhere are actively encouraged as they would significantly enlarge the scope of the discussion.) (In collaboration with Dr Mark Pegrum. (2001) Deadline for submissions to be advised.

* "L'exotisme" (Thème proposé)

MOTS PLURIELS is a refereed electronic and international journal open to literary minded scholars wishing to share their point of view on important contemporary world issues. Manuscripts are reviewed by expert readers and publication is dependent on their approval.

Themes for the next issues will comprise:

* "Food and African Cuisine". ( Food shortages experienced by African countries ravaged by war are tragic and ironically tend to obscure the fact that sophisticated food preparation, sharing and enjoyment still play a major role in African life. This issue of "Mots Pluriels" aims at exploring the relationship between food and social, cultural, religious or artistic aspects of life especially, but not exclusively, in an African context.) (In collaboration with Dr Joan Wardrop) Deadline for submissions: July 30, 2000. For more information, please email Mots Pluriels' editor. (2000)

* "Euro-African interchange: a two-way social, political and cultural flow". (An investigation of people, ideas and cultural influences between Africa, Europe and the rest of the world. A wide range of aspects may be considered: from explorers, Western missionaries, merchants, soldiers and travellers who have criss-crossed Africa in years past to African slaves, soldiers, travellers, political refugees, musicians, intellectuals, etc. whose sojourn in Europe and the rest of the world has been of significant influence.) (In collaboration with Dr Philip Dwyer). Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2000.

* "Writing exile: separation and continuity". (A reflection on the notion of exile in French and Francophone literatures. Three main points of departure are suggested, although these should not exclude other possibilities or approaches: notions of separation and continuity in the production and reception of texts written in response to exile; aesthetic, political, socio-cultural or other choices which seem most typically to define the literature of exile; the writing and reading of exile as discovery of self and/or the "lost domain")(In collaboration with Professor Tim Unwin). Deadline for submissions: January 15, 2001.

* "The Net: New Opportunities or old Hegemony?". (Internet is at the crossroads both in developed and developing countries dazzled by the lure of new technology. It seems therefore timely to embark on a critical analysis of current developments and new emerging discourses. As Mark Nunes wrote: "in its current figuration, the 'net does more than network the globe; it creates a metaphorical world in which we conduct our lives. And the more ecstatic the promises of new, possible worlds, the more problematic the concept of 'the world' becomes." What does cyberspace/internet/web mean from different perspectives and locations has to be confronted? What does it mean to individuals located in all continent to venture into a "cybernetic terrain that undermines the symbolic distance between the metaphoric and the real"? As was the case in former issues of MOTS PLURIELS, literary analyses are strongly encouraged and the emphasis will be put on Internet's perceptions in Africa; but the issue exceeds the limits of a purely African context. Articles dealing with the theme as it is perceived elsewhere are actively encouraged as they would significantly enlarge the scope of the discussion.) (In collaboration with Dr Mark Pegrum. (2001) Deadline for submissions to be advised. * "Exoticism". (Suggested)

Short articles (about 3000 words) dealing with one of the issues mentioned above can be sent to the Editor, either by Email or posted to the address below. Articles can be in English or French. A few pictures can be included to illustrate the text.
Contributors who wish to include footnotes and a bibliography are asked to follow the examples provided in this issue of Mots Pluriels.

Administration:

MOTS PLURIELS
Dr. Jean-Marie VOLET, Editor
The University of Western Australia
School of European Languages
Department of French Studies
Nedlands 6907
Australia.

Support from the Australian Research Council is acknowledged.

Editorial board

Professeur Tanella Boni, Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire
Dr. Philip Dwyer, The University of Newcastle
Dr. Hélène Jaccomard, The University of Western Australia
Dr. Peter Limb, The University of Western Australia
Professeur Amadou Ly, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Dr. Daniel Tchapda, Douala
Professor Tim A. Unwin, The University of Liverpool

Editorial consultants

Dr Loretta Baldassar, Ms June Bam, Pr. Denis Boak, Pr. Madeleine Borgomano, Dr. Sue Broomhall, Mrs. Marguerite Chesbrough, Dr. Jenny de Reuck, Pr. Lance Donaldson-Evans, Mr. Paul Dunham, Pr. Vincent Engel, Pr. Rangira Béatrice Gallimore, Pr. Cherry Gertzel, Dr Stephanie Green, Mr Michel Guissard, Dr. Agnes Hafez-Ergaut, Ms Pen Hetherington, Dr. Henri Jeanjean, Dr. John Kinder, Dr. Cheryl Lange, Dr Jane Long, Dr Catherine Macdonald, Pr. Ken McPherson, Dr. David Moody, Dr. Colin Muller, Pr. André Ntonfo, Pr. Beverley Ormerod, Dr. Mark Pegrum, Dr. Maureen Perkins, Pr. Guy Ossito Midiohouan, Dr Linda Pontré, Pr. Dennis Rumley, Dr. Abbu Siddique, Dr. Tony Simoes da Silva, Mr. Paul Sendziuk, Dr John Stella, Dr. Micheline van der Beken, Pr. Joan Wardrop, Ms Toby Watkins, Dr. Terri-ann White, Mr. Brian Willis, Dr. Phillip Winn.

The views expressed in contributions to this Journal do not necessarily represent those of the Editors

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