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CFP: John Edgar Wideman Society (1/15/07; ALA, 5/24/07-5/27/07)

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Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 11:27pm
keith byerman

For sessions at the American Literature Association conference in Boston, the John Edgar Wideman Society invites proposals for 15- to
20-minute presentations. Open topic,but papers on Wideman's literary
relationships, on his short fiction, or on his nonfiction prose are
encouraged. Mail 200-word proposals to address below or to
kbyerman_at_indstate.edu by 15 January 2007.
Participants must be members of the Wideman Society by the time of the
conference.

CFP: Deleuze and Guattari (3/1/07; RMMLA, 10/4/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 11:27pm
Daniel Anderson

CALL FOR PAPERS

Deleuze and Guattari

This is an open, English-language session on the collaborative and
independent work of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari at the 2007 RMMLA
conference, to be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The conference will
run from 4 October to 6 October 2007.

Send a 200 word abstract to Daniel Gustav Anderson at andersdg at
uidaho.edu by 1 March 2007 for consideration.

Hard copies of submissions may be sent to:

Anderson
Dept. of English 1102
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83844-1102

Details can be found at www.rmmla.org.

CFP: Deleuze and Guattari (3/1/07; RMMLA, 10/4/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 11:27pm
Daniel Anderson

CALL FOR PAPERS

Deleuze and Guattari

This is an open, English-language session on the collaborative and
independent work of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari at the 2007 RMMLA
conference, to be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The conference will
run from 4 October to 6 October 2007.

Send a 200 word abstract to Daniel Gustav Anderson at andersdg at
uidaho.edu by 1 March 2007 for consideration.

Hard copies of submissions may be sent to:

Anderson
Dept. of English 1102
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83844-1102

Details can be found at www.rmmla.org.

CFP: The 2007 International James Joyce Conference (3/1/07; 7/13/07-7/17/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:59pm
Molly Hardy

"JOYCE IN AUSTIN"
 
"Bring a stranger within thy tower." (Ulysses 14.365)
               
The 2007 International James Joyce Conference
Endorsed by the International James Joyce Foundation
The University of Texas at Austin, June 13-17, 2007
  
    The 2007 International James Joyce Conference will be hosted by the
English Department at the University of Texas at Austin. The event will
feature plenary presentations and readings by Vicki Mahaffey, Paul Muldoon,
Tom Staley, and Sean Walsh; a round-table discussion with all the plenary
speakers; panels on Samuel Beckett‚s letters (Lois Overbeck and Martha
Fehsenfeld), Elizabeth Bowen (Elizabeth Cullingford), Tom Stoppard (Ira

CFP: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (1/15/07; 7/3/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:59pm
TFC

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

3 July – 6 July 2007

Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations? This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

Papers are welcomed from all relevant disciplines.

CFP: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (1/15/07; 7/3/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:59pm
TFC

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

3 July – 6 July 2007

Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations? This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

Papers are welcomed from all relevant disciplines.

CFP: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (1/15/07; 7/3/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:59pm
TFC

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

3 July – 6 July 2007

Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations? This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

Papers are welcomed from all relevant disciplines.

CFP: Theory Faith Culture (UK) (1/15/07; 7/3/07-7/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:59pm
TFC

Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory

Theory Faith Culture

— an international interdisciplinary conference —

Cardiff University

3 July – 6 July 2007

Call for Papers

Religion is one of the most contested aspects of twenty-first century life. How can we understand and theorise the power of religion in the constitution of subjects and in its social, cultural and political manifestations? This conference will look at the interface between Theory, Faith and Culture. It will explore a range of theoretical approaches to the subject and attempt to further our understanding of some of the most important and pressing issues of the day.

Papers are welcomed from all relevant disciplines.

CFP: Community Literacy (ongoing; journal)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:58pm
Michael R. Moore

Ongoing Call for Papers for the Community Literacy Journal

The peer-reviewed Community Literacy Journal seeks contributions for
upcoming issues. We welcome submissions that address any social,
cultural, rhetorical, or institutional aspects of community literacy;
we particularly welcome co-authored pieces in collaboration with
community partners.

Possible articles and approaches include, but are not limited to:

CFP: Community Literacy (ongoing; journal)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:58pm
Michael R. Moore

Ongoing Call for Papers for the Community Literacy Journal

The peer-reviewed Community Literacy Journal seeks contributions for
upcoming issues. We welcome submissions that address any social,
cultural, rhetorical, or institutional aspects of community literacy;
we particularly welcome co-authored pieces in collaboration with
community partners.

Possible articles and approaches include, but are not limited to:

CFP: Literary Regionalism (4/30/07; journal issue)

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Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:58pm
josephyu

Call for Papers

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                     Tamkang Review=20

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Special Issue: Literary Regionalism
Deadline for Submissions: Apr. 30, 2007

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CFP: Literary Regionalism (4/30/07; journal issue)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:58pm
josephyu

Call for Papers

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                     Tamkang Review=20

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Special Issue: Literary Regionalism
Deadline for Submissions: Apr. 30, 2007

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CFP: Harry Potter and Family/Community Connections (1/31/07; 7/12/07-7/15/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
Victoria Breeden

CALL FOR PAPERS/PEOPLE: Enlightening 2007
Philadelphia, PA
July 12-15, 2007
A Harry Potter Camp for Families presented by Bonding over Books

Enlightening 2007 (E7) is the world's first Harry Potter Camp for Families. Sponsored by Bonding over Books, E7 will include a mix of serious academic exploration of J.K Rowling's text, interactive events and competitions for families to engage in together, and workshops in
which participants learn and practice how to contribute to the fandom.

CFP: Harry Potter and Family/Community Connections (1/31/07; 7/12/07-7/15/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
Victoria Breeden

CALL FOR PAPERS/PEOPLE: Enlightening 2007
Philadelphia, PA
July 12-15, 2007
A Harry Potter Camp for Families presented by Bonding over Books

Enlightening 2007 (E7) is the world's first Harry Potter Camp for Families. Sponsored by Bonding over Books, E7 will include a mix of serious academic exploration of J.K Rowling's text, interactive events and competitions for families to engage in together, and workshops in
which participants learn and practice how to contribute to the fandom.

UPDATE: Cultures in Process (Germany) (12/15/06; 3/2/07-3/4/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
Sigrun Meinig

Keynote speaker announced:

*UPDATE*

*Encounter and Experience: Cultures in Process*

Interdisciplinary Conference
2 to 4 March 2007
University of Bielefeld, Germany

*Confirmed Keynote Speaker: Robert J.C. Young, New York University*

*Call for Papers*

UPDATE: Cultures in Process (Germany) (12/15/06; 3/2/07-3/4/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
Sigrun Meinig

Keynote speaker announced:

*UPDATE*

*Encounter and Experience: Cultures in Process*

Interdisciplinary Conference
2 to 4 March 2007
University of Bielefeld, Germany

*Confirmed Keynote Speaker: Robert J.C. Young, New York University*

*Call for Papers*

CFP: Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Caucus Seminar (3/1/07; RMMLA, 10/4/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
J WING

CFP: Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Caucus (03/01/07; RMMLA, 10/04/07-10/06/07 Calgary)
   
  Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Caucus Seminar
  Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association (RMMLA)
  October 4-6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
   
  Papers are welcomed on any aspect of the GLBTQ experience as expressed through literature, film and/or theory. All proposals will be considered. Papers addressing a bisexual and/or transgendered theme are especially encouraged.
   
  Please submit abstracts of 300 words and be sure to include a title. On your abstract, please include your name, institutional affiliation
(if applicable), email address, office phone number, and whether you

CFP: Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Caucus Seminar (3/1/07; RMMLA, 10/4/07-10/6/07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
J WING

CFP: Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Caucus (03/01/07; RMMLA, 10/04/07-10/06/07 Calgary)
   
  Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Caucus Seminar
  Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association (RMMLA)
  October 4-6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
   
  Papers are welcomed on any aspect of the GLBTQ experience as expressed through literature, film and/or theory. All proposals will be considered. Papers addressing a bisexual and/or transgendered theme are especially encouraged.
   
  Please submit abstracts of 300 words and be sure to include a title. On your abstract, please include your name, institutional affiliation
(if applicable), email address, office phone number, and whether you

CFP: Henry James Society MLA (3/12/07; MLA '07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
Dr Tamara Follini

The Henry James Society will sponsor two sessions at the Modern Language =
Association annual conference, December 27-30, 2007, Chicago. Proposals =
are invited for the following panels:

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MLA, 2007

=20

Henry James and the Things of Modernism

The influence of modern inventions and institutions on new social =
configurations in James's fiction and non-fiction: photography, early =
cinema and new visual perspectives, hotels, high buildings, domestic and =
commercial space, telegraph and telephone, newspapers and news =
circulation, new museums, art collections, public libraries, private and =
public space.

=20

James's 'The Tempest' Essay=20

CFP: Henry James Society MLA (3/12/07; MLA '07)

updated: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:57pm
Dr Tamara Follini

The Henry James Society will sponsor two sessions at the Modern Language =
Association annual conference, December 27-30, 2007, Chicago. Proposals =
are invited for the following panels:

=20

MLA, 2007

=20

Henry James and the Things of Modernism

The influence of modern inventions and institutions on new social =
configurations in James's fiction and non-fiction: photography, early =
cinema and new visual perspectives, hotels, high buildings, domestic and =
commercial space, telegraph and telephone, newspapers and news =
circulation, new museums, art collections, public libraries, private and =
public space.

=20

James's 'The Tempest' Essay=20

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