I am currently seeking original work in the area of ADAPTATIONS for the annual Midwest Popular Culture Association/Midwest American Culture Association Annual Conference. Abstracts can include a wide variety of approaches to Adaptation Studies. These may include research on film adaptations of literary works, comic books, video games, television shows, mythology, other films, radio shows, cartoons, nonfiction books, etc.,

Please email a paper abstract by Saturday, April 30, 2010 to sbalcerzak@niu.edu. Along with a paper description, include university affiliation, professional address, and email address. I also welcome panel proposals, with three or more participants, consisting of a panel description along with a full list of presenters and paper titles. Please include university affiliation, professional address, and email address for each presenter and the chair.

Scott Balcerzak
Assistant Professor of Film and Literature
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
sbalcerzak@niu.edu

Conference dates: Friday, Oct 14- Sunday, Oct 16
Hotel: Hilton Milwaukee City Center http://www.hiltonmilwaukee.com/home.html
Deadline for Papers: Apr 30, 2011