2012 Modern Language Association Conference in Seattle (Jan. 5-8)
Send 250-word abstracts and a brief bio. by 15 March 2011 to mark c marino at gmail)

Critical Code Studies applies hermeneutics to the interpretation of computer source code. This special session seeks papers that perform readings of digital objects with an emphasis on source code and related issues. At MLA 2011, CCS played a central role in the panel "Close Reading the Digital." This panel will build on that discussion as well as the recent developments and conversations online (see below).

For more information on Critical Code Studies, see

• CCS electronic book review essay: Critical Code Studies
• CCS HASTAC Scholars forum:
• CCS @ USC 2010 conference proceedings
• CCS Working Group in electronic book review
• The Critical Code Studies blog