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Our activities are structured around colloquia on key themes in the humanities and social sciences as they relate to tourism (i.e., modernity, identity, heritage, globalization, gender, representation, material culture).

At each colloquium, a visiting scholar or working group member presents his or her research in relation to such broader themes, followed by a roundtable discussion, similar to a seminar. Emphasis is placed on providing ample time for discussion by all participants.

To faciliate these discussions, prior to each colloquium the speaker is invited to recommend a set of readings to provide background material for his or her presentation. These readings are placed on reserve in the Anthropology Library and, whenever possible, circulated electronically.

Through discussion and critique, these colloquia provide a valuable opportunity for visiting scholars, faculty, and graduate students alike to engage in an exchange that enriches and broadens the scope of tourism studies, as well as produces tangible results in terms of refining participants' research.