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The peer-reviewed online journal “Middle East – Topics &#38; Arguments”(META) is calling for submissions for its next issue, which will beentitled “Area Studies”.This issue will address both the historical evolution of area studiesand related disciplines (in the case of the Middle East and NorthAfrica: Islamic studies, Oriental philology, Middle East Studies, etc.)as well as contemporary developments on a conceptual as well as anempirical level.We call for articles from a broad array of disciplines includingpolitical science, sociology anthropology, literature studies, culturalstudies, media studies, linguistics, history and economics. We encouragearticles that discuss current developments within area studies in abroader context of institutional frameworks, funding policies, andgeo-political considerations.The deadline for abstract submissions is May 31, 2014.For more detailed information see: http://meta-journal.net/announcement/view/7