The Rosemary VanArsdel Prize

The VanArsdel Prize is awarded annually to the best graduate student essay investigating Victorian periodicals and newspapers. The prize was established in 1990 to honor Rosemary VanArsdel, a founding member of the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals, whose groundbreaking research continues to shape the field of nineteenth-century periodical studies.

The winner of the VanArsdel Prize receives $500 and publication of their submission in Victorian Periodicals Review. 

Applications open May 1 and are due June 15.

Conference Dates - November 7th to 10th 2024

Location - Palm Springs, California U.S.A.

Topic - Food Studies Research on Culture, Literature, and Media

Conference organizers - Pacific Ancient & Modern Language Association

Overview - This Food Studies session aims to bring together a range of perspectives for the sake of examining the roles of food in literary and media texts. We seek abstracts that speak to the following questions: What roles do food and food studies play in our analyses of culture, literature, and media? How does food experience shape our creative expression and daily lives?

CFP: MEDIA REVIEWERS and SCHOLARLY ARTICLES – MIDDLE WEST REVIEW

Middle West Review (MWR) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal that examines the American Midwest. The journal is published biannually by the University of Nebraska Press.

MWR is seeking scholars to review media texts that engage with midwestern identity, history, and/or culture. From popular films and television series to online exhibitions and digital archives, MWR spotlights Midwest-oriented media texts in each issue.

Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association (RMMLA) 77th Annual Convention

October 10-12 (Thur.-Sat.) at the Westgate Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada

Deadline for Submissions: June 30, 2024

eTEXTS 14: Literary and Cultural Studies Conference. (June 3, 2024)

Since 2014 TEXTS: Literary and Cultural Studies Conference has been a venue for the examination of various “texts” of English-speaking countries and stimulating scientific debates. Our conferences promote the development and dissemination of original research and critical thinking about various social, cultural, philosophical and historical issues reflected in countless "texts" of English-speaking countries.

You are cordially invited to submit an abstract (150 words) along with a short academic bio. Conference papers (15-minute presentations) should be in English.

Moveable Type is the graduate, peer-reviewed journal of the University College London (UCL) English Department. The theme for this year's journal is 'Promise'. We welcome all academic articles; book, art, music or film reviews; creative writing; and original art or film which respond to this year's theme.

UNPACKING MODELS OF THE LGBT RIGHTS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

ABSTRACT

estrema: revista interdisciplinar de humanidades, a digital peer reviewed journal from the Centre for Comparative Studies of the School of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon (CEComp-FLUL), is issuing an open call for articles and critical reviews for the first number of its Volume III until March 31, 2024. The previous volume, consisting of two distinct issues, welcomed contributions that broadly discussed the dichotomy of light/shadow, through an interdisciplinary, comparative, and innovative perspective. Similarly, we now launch this call inspired by a new thematic dichotomy: life/death.

Plant Studies in Indian LiteratureCall for Book ChapterDeadline Extended: 12/05/2024 Introduction: Indian literature is a rich and diverse tapestry woven from the threads of countless languages, cultures, traditions, and encompasses a vast array of literary forms, genres, and themes, reflecting the complex tapestry of Indian society, its history, spirituality, and cultural heritage. From the ancient Vedas to contemporary works exploring modern Indian identity, Indian literature offers a window into the soul of a nation characterized by its diversity and complexity.

CALL FOR PAPERS, ABSTRACTS, AND PANEL PROPOSALS

Television Area | Midwest Popular Culture Association/Midwest American Culture Association Annual Conference

Friday-Sunday, October 4-6, 2024

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Address: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604 | Phone: (312) 362-8000

The Television area of the Midwest Popular Culture Association/Midwest American Culture Association is now accepting proposals for its 2024 conference in Chicago on the campus of DePaul University.

2025 will be a milestone year celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Through this Call for Papers, the JASNA Maryland Region invites submission of proposals for breakout sessions at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) and applications for the New Voices Breakout Speaker Grant.

The AGM theme: Austen at 250: Austen's Life, Novels, Juvenelia, & Surviving Letters

Date: Oct. 10-12, 2025

Location: Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore MD

What is Prism? 

Call for Abstracts: Doğuş University 2nd International Conference on English Language and Literature on 21st Century English Literature

We are pleased to announce the International Conference on 21st Century English Literature, an engaging platform for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore and discuss the dynamic landscape of literature in the contemporary era. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, English literature continues to evolve, reflecting the multifaceted nature of our global society.

Conference Theme: "Digital Narratives: Shaping the Future of 21st Century English Literature"

Call for Chapters