You are most welcome to the official web service of Oceans Apart: In Search of New Wor(l)ds: International American Studies Association Sixth World Congress, Szczecin, Poland, 3–6 August 2013, organized by IASA in conjunction with the Institute of English Cultures and Literatures of the University of Silesia in Katowice and the English Department of the University of Szczecin, Poland.

The present edition of the IASA World Congress is a part of an international festival of friendship: the Grand Finale
of the Tall Ships Races 2013, held under the auspices of the City of Szczecin, Poland.

The Honorary Patron of our Event is the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Bronisław Komorowski.

Please, use the menus to the left and above to conveniently navigate the Conference websites: do click appropriate links to:

• read the Call for Papers,
• read the announcement concerning the Emory Elliott Award for Outstanding Paper 
• consult the Participant's Guide,
• submit your abstract / panel session proposal, 
• learn about the plenary speakers, 
• follow the latest announcements related to the event
• learn about our Partners 
• or to contact us, should any questions arise.

Looking forward to seeing you in Szczecin,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee,

Paweł Jędrzejko, Chair