WORLD CONGRESS FOR ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION
WOCIHAC 2011
University of Malaya,
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
Call for papers
Islamic History and Civilization has contributed massively to the development of the world civilizational aspects; sciences, technologies, ethics etc. In modern time, Islamic civilization as such and its own traits has been the subject of many scientific conferences in recent centuries and many scientists and scholars have talked about its different aspects. Hence, the organizing of this proposed conference is to enrich the study on the contribution of Islamic History and Civilization to humanity. With its theme “Intellectuals Stimulate Transformation”, the organizer would like to invite all interested scholars, academics and researchers to take part in this conference in any capacity that can contribute to the advancement of knowledge towards the betterment existence of humankind in this world.
World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization (WOCIHAC) aims to foster new ideas and knowledge, which will help us to deal with current issues in the world. At the same time, it is to strengthen the networking among scholars in the area of Islamic History and Civilization. This is a new challenge and the opening of new opportunities in establishing the alliance of intellectuals all over the world.
We would like to invite you to share your experience and your papers with academics, researchers and professionals. We welcome anyone across all continents in the world.
Date: 10 – 11 October 2011 (Monday – Tuesday)
Venue: Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. (subject to change)
Conference Language & Subtopics
WOCIHAC anticipates tri-languages for the conference; Malay, English and Arabic. Abstracts can be sent and papers can be presented in these languages. Please, submit your abstracts by email to:
wocihac@gmail.com, according to the following subtopics:
1. Islam and its Influence on Local Cultures
2. Global and Local Impact on Islamic Culture
3. Islamic Art in Different Islamic Societies
4. Islam and Gender Issues
5. Islam and Multicultural in History
6. Islam and Nationalism
7. Muslim Minority
Deadlines
Proposal & Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2011
Full Paper Submission: Aug 15, 2011
Registration: Sept 15, 2011
Fees and Payment
(2 days, conference kit, breakfast-lunch-tea)
Local participants : RM500.00
International participants : USD300.00
Payment by cheque / postal or money order, should be made to: BENDAHARI UNIVERSITI MALAYA. Payment by cash can be made on the day.
All enquiries, please contact: Secretariat WOCIHAC,
Dept. of Islamic History and Civilization,
Academy of Islamic Studies,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
(Attn: Dr Tatiana – for papers; Mrs Norhayati – for registration)
Tel: +60379676008
Fax: +60379676144
Email: wocihac@gmail.com
Accommodation
Rumah Universiti +60-3-79673528
PJ Hilton +60-3-79559122
Eastin Hotel +60-3-76651111
Crystal Crown Hotel +60-3-79584422
Singgahsana Hotel +60-3-79562100
