25th Annual English Language and Literatures Conference, Nov. 12th, 2016 (Abstracts due May 15th)

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Department of English and Foreign Languages, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
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CALL FOR PAPERS
for the 25th Annual English Language and Literatures Conference
to be held at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL on Saturday, November 12, 2016
Featuring poet Roger Reeves as keynote speaker

Please submit abstracts (approx. 250 words) for proposed papers by May 15, 2016, and completed papers (approx. 2000-3000 words or 1500-2000 words for AP and introductory students) no later than Sept. 15, 2016 in any of the following categories:
English literatures ● literatures in translation ● comparative literature ● critical theory ● film ● creative writing ● teaching English ● special sessions for introductory and AP English students

Send submissions to ell@stfrancis.edu.
Conference participation $25. Conference lunch $12. Only one paper per applicant please. We regret that we have no funds for travel or hotels. For more information, please go to www.stfrancis.edu/academics/english/ell/ or contact conference organizers at ell@stfrancis.edu.