We are seeking chapter abstracts on Zadie Smith’s short stories, non-fictional prose, The Embassy of Cambodia and The Fraud to be added to the confirmed chapters of a collection of essays on Zadie Smith to be published by an international publisher. Abstracts should not exceed 500 words.

Contact mail: ataberkc@metu.edu.tr

Once again we invite you to join us in reflection on the contemporary literary culture. We understand it as an integral part of the global socio-cultural communication with its characteristic infrastructure and a dynamic system of relations between authors and audiences (to refer once more to the foundational principles of Stefan Żółkiewski and the complementary suggestions by Janusz Sławiński1) This time, we are interested in the question of collaboration, cooperation and participation in texts and discourses functioning in contemporary literary culture.

Deadline Extended to 3/14

Fermentation and Literature 

Saint Louis University, Madrid Campus

April 24th-25th with optional visit to winery or brewery on Saturday the 26th

The 1516 German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) limited the ingredients of beer to barley, hops, and water. Yet, this restriction overlooks the invisible and essential agent behind fermentation: yeast. Only centuries later was yeast recognized as the microorganism that drives fermentation. Prior to its discovery, fermentation was often attributed to divine or spontaneous forces, with no understanding of the microbiological agents at play.

Deadline for submissions: Friday, March 14, 2025

•  The symposium offers the flexibility of both in-person and virtual participation.
• In our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, we are pleased to offer free registration for all accepted presenters.
• For any questions or concerns, please contact the symposium organizers at kurulsekreterya@diyanet.gov.tr

 URL: https://etkinlik.diyanet.gov.tr/

Important Dates:

Abstract Submissions Due

March 14, 2025

CALL FOR PAPERS

NEW ACADEMIA: An International Journal of English Language, Literature and Literary Theory (Online ISSN 2347-2073)

Vol. 14 Issue 2 April 2025

New Academia is a peer reviewed and refereed journal published quarterly by Interactions Forum. The Journal strives to publish research work of high quality related to Literature written in English Language across the World, English language and literary theory. The aim of the journal is to give space to scholars and researchers to publish their works.
We are always keen to receive submissions from scholars, academicians and researchers in the form of Research Papers, Articles, Poems, Short Stories, Interviews and Book Reviews.

Latinx Marxisms: Revolutionary Nationalism, Socialism and Communism in Latina/o/x History, Politics & Culture, edited by Jaime Acosta Gonzalez, Ben Valdez Olguín, Jennifer Ponce de León.

August 4-6, 2025

Southern Utah University - Utah Shakespeare Festival

The Wooden O Symposium is a cross-disciplinary conference exploring the impact of Shakespeare's plays on culture and history, from his time to the present. This face-to-face conference aims to foster research in the field of Shakespeare Studies and to provide connections between academia and professional theatre productions through our partnership with the Utah Shakespeare Festival. 

We invite paper and panel proposals on any topic relating to Shakespeare and his plays, including:

Join us at https://rupkatha.com/books/join

Rupkatha Books is launching as a leading academic publisher dedicated to advancing scholarship by releasing high-quality books. With over 16 years of experience in scholarly publishing, we are committed to offering meticulously curated monographs, edited volumes, conference proceedings, book series, and high-quality research/survey project reports. We are looking for dynamic editors in various positions. All positions are voluntary at present, and editors may get commissions in the future.

More information:

The decolonial, digital project Medieval and Early Modern Orients (MEMOs) is delighted to announce its first hybrid conference to be held from the 11th - 14th of December 2025, in person in Cape Town, South Africa, and online. 

Confirmed keynote speakers include:

Su Fang Ng (Virginia Tech University)
Ambereen Dadabhoy (Harvey Mudd College)

Global Transmedial Modernism

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of English Language Notes (ELN)

In the Name of Gender: The Literary Landscapes of Northeast India.

For this panel, the phrase "family ghosts" is to be understood broadly. What does it mean to have family ghosts? What does it mean to be haunted by them? And who or what is haunted? Is family itself the ghost that haunts all of us? In what sense are we all haunted by family? These are just a few opening questions to consider this idea of family ghosts.

A brief bio and a short abstract (200-300 words) is requested by 3/20.

CONRAD: Modern Language Association Conference / JAN 2026 / Toronto CAN

The Joseph Conrad Society of America is currently celebrating its half-centenary 1975-2025.

GUARANTEED MLA PANEL:

Joseph Conrad: False Truth & the Absurd

Panel on Conrad’s critique of false or misleading “truths” in a world without set meanings.  Papers considered on national/imperial truisms, or the “absurd” as a mode of actuality or critique.  Short bio, 250wd proposals.

Deadline for submissions: Sunday, 16 March 2025

"Goethe as World Literature"
Panel sponsored by the Goethe Society of North America