The Mexican Center of the Institute of Latin American Studies at the
University of Texas at Austin is sponsoring two major conferences this
semester. They are as follows:
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2nd International Conference on
The Corrido as Contemporary Narrative in Greater Mexico
February 2-3, 1996
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School
University of Texas at Austin
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This conference seeks to blend the presentation of scholarly papers with a
number of live performances and interpretations by leading exponents of the
Corrido from both Mexico and the U.S.
The corrido has played a key role in the construction of identity in
popular discourse throughout Greater Mexico. Over the last half century,
scholars have devoted considerable energy toward the elucidation of its
origins and cultural dynamics, but all too often they have worked in
isolation and relative ignorance of each other's work.
In 1992 the first international conference on the corrido was held in
Monterrey, N.L. with the goal of bringing together a diverse group of
scholars, composers, interpreters and disseminators to share the fruits of
their experience. The conference was hailed as a success, particularly to
the extent that it brought together researchers and representatives of
various regional traditions within Mexico, and interrogated some of the
most debated issues in the historical development of the genre. At the
close of the conference, it was decided that a second conference should be
held in the United States within the next few years.
The goal of this conference is to build upon the strengths of the first;
particularly to provide a forum for a more comprehensive "cross-borders"
dialogue. The objectives of the present conference are to:
(1) Reassess the historical trajectory of the corrido genre from the
perspective of the close of the 20th century;
(2) Explore the diverse regional traditions on both sides of the Border;
(3) Examine the role of the corrido in the construction of identities,
particularly in regard to relationships of ethnicity, class and gender;
(4) The corrido: Discourse of power? Discourse of opposition?
(5) Investigate recent developments such as hybridization, introduction of
new themes and reworking of old thematic materials;
(6) Through "encounters" between scholars and practitioners
(composers/performers and disseminators) probe the very future of the
corrido itself as a narrative genre.
Session are open to the public. No registration is required.
This conference is sponsored by the Mexican Center of ILAS and the College
of Liberal Arts with additional support from the Center for Mexican
American Studies, the Folklore Center, and the Dept. of Spanish and
Portuguese.
For further information contact
The Mexican Center at ILAS
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
PH: (512)471-5551/FAX: (512)475-6778
e-mail: mexctr@uts.cc.utexas.edu
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Women in Contemporary Mexican Politics II
Participation and Affirmative Action
April 12-13, 1996
Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School
8:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
University of Texas at Austin
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Building upon the 1995 conference on the same topic and the principal
issues discussed on that occasion, this international conference will focus
upon the increasing political participation of women at the local level and
upon the debates surrounding the suggested need for affirmative action for
women in politics. Scholars from the U.S., Mexico, and Europe will discuss
these issues with a distinguished multipartisan group of female elected
representatives, appointed officials, and grassroots activists, feminist
leaders, and other leading women who actively participate in Mexico's
political arena.
The sessions will focus upon the following themes:
* The Context: Affirmative Action Experiences Worldwide
* Theoretical and Philosophical Underpinnings of Affirmative Action
* The Potential and Possibilities of Affirmative Action in Mexico
* Women's Participation in Local and Regional Political Arenas
* The Impact of Women on Public Policy at the Local Level
* An Agenda for the Future of Women in Mexican Political Life
To learn about last year's Women in Contemporary Mexican Politics
conference, go to the Mexican Center's homepage at
http://lanic.utexas.edu/ilas/mexcenter/mexicenter.html
All conferences are open to the public.
No registration is required.
This conference is sponsored by The Ford Foundation, Mexico City and the
Mexican Center of ILAS with additional support from the LBJ School of
Public Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Institute of Latin
American Studies.
For further information contact
The Mexican Center at ILAS
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
PH: (512)471-5551/FAX: (512)475-6778
e-mail: mexctr@uts.cc.utexas.edu