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CFP: qui parle: journal of critical theory (4/1/05; journal issue)

updated: 
Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 4:58pm
PARLE, QUI

qui parle, the University of California at Berkeley's journal of critical theory and
interdisciplinary studies, currently seeks submissions for its late 2005 issue. Twice a year qui
parle publishes provocative articles covering a range of new outstanding theoretical and critical
work in the humanities. Founded in 1986 by an editorial board from the University of California at
Berkeley, qui parle is dedicated to expanding the dialogues that take place between the
disciplines, and that challenge received notions about reading and scholarship in the university.
Past contributors have included Giorgio Agamben, Benedict Anderson, Joan Copjec, and Judith
Butler. A list of back issues are available at our website,

CFP: The Adjunct Experience (no deadline noted; collection)

updated: 
Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 4:58pm
Wolter, Leslie A

We are seeking first person narratives detailing experiences with and
perceptions of part time teaching at the university level. We do not
have any limitations in terms of word count; all we ask is that you be
as candid, passionate, opinionated as you can be in your contribution.
We plan to read through all of the submissions, compile the ones we like
the best into an anthology, and then submit it to a publisher for
consideration. Please send your submissions as Word attachments or
pasted into the text of an email with the subject line "adjunct
submission."
Include a 25 word bio and contact information (name, phone number,
email).
Leslie Wolter SLAIDAN_at_msn.com and Nicole Hancock

CFP: The Adjunct Experience (no deadline noted; collection)

updated: 
Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 4:58pm
Wolter, Leslie A

We are seeking first person narratives detailing experiences with and
perceptions of part time teaching at the university level. We do not
have any limitations in terms of word count; all we ask is that you be
as candid, passionate, opinionated as you can be in your contribution.
We plan to read through all of the submissions, compile the ones we like
the best into an anthology, and then submit it to a publisher for
consideration. Please send your submissions as Word attachments or
pasted into the text of an email with the subject line "adjunct
submission."
Include a 25 word bio and contact information (name, phone number,
email).
Leslie Wolter SLAIDAN_at_msn.com and Nicole Hancock

CFP: British and U.S. Imperialism (1/20/06; 5/15/06-5/18/06)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:33pm
empire_at_post.queensu.ca

INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON BRITISH AND UNITED STATES IMPERIALISM
IN AFRICA, THE CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA

MAY 15-18, 2006

Call for Papers:

CFP: British and U.S. Imperialism (1/20/06; 5/15/06-5/18/06)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:33pm
empire_at_post.queensu.ca

INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON BRITISH AND UNITED STATES IMPERIALISM
IN AFRICA, THE CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA

MAY 15-18, 2006

Call for Papers:

CFP: British and U.S. Imperialism (1/20/06; 5/15/06-5/18/06)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:33pm
empire_at_post.queensu.ca

INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON BRITISH AND UNITED STATES IMPERIALISM
IN AFRICA, THE CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA

MAY 15-18, 2006

Call for Papers:

CFP: Mark Twain reference book (no deadline; book)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:33pm
Jeff Soloway

CFP: Mark Twain reference book (no deadline; book)

 

Facts On File, a New York publisher of reference works for schools and
libraries, is seeking a contributor to write essays on 30 of the most
important works of Mark Twain. These essays should be critical introductions
appropriate for both high school and college students. The essays must be
completed within at least 3 months; this deadline is extremely important.
The ideal contributor will be an expert on a wide range of Mark Twain's
works and have the ability to write clearly for students and general
readers. If interested, please send letter and cv to Jeff Soloway at
jsoloway_at_factsonfile.com.

 

Jeff Soloway

CFP: Mark Twain reference book (no deadline; book)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:33pm
Jeff Soloway

CFP: Mark Twain reference book (no deadline; book)

 

Facts On File, a New York publisher of reference works for schools and
libraries, is seeking a contributor to write essays on 30 of the most
important works of Mark Twain. These essays should be critical introductions
appropriate for both high school and college students. The essays must be
completed within at least 3 months; this deadline is extremely important.
The ideal contributor will be an expert on a wide range of Mark Twain's
works and have the ability to write clearly for students and general
readers. If interested, please send letter and cv to Jeff Soloway at
jsoloway_at_factsonfile.com.

 

Jeff Soloway

CFP: Companion to 20th C British Poetry (5/1/05; collection)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:33pm
Rob Watson

Contributors sought to write entries on poets and topics for the
forthcoming Companion to Twentieth Century British Poetry, a reference
book for high school and college students. The book involves about 400
entries, varying in length from 300-2000 words per entry, to be done
over the next year and a half. All entries will carry the author's
name.If you are interested in writing for this book or would like to see
the list of available entries, please contact Rob Watson, Associate
Professor of English at Grand Valley State University, at
watsonr_at_gvsu.edu, or Jim Persoon, Professor of English at Grand Valley
State University, at persoonj_at_gvsu.edu.

CFP: Companion to 20th C British Poetry (5/1/05; collection)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:33pm
Rob Watson

Contributors sought to write entries on poets and topics for the
forthcoming Companion to Twentieth Century British Poetry, a reference
book for high school and college students. The book involves about 400
entries, varying in length from 300-2000 words per entry, to be done
over the next year and a half. All entries will carry the author's
name.If you are interested in writing for this book or would like to see
the list of available entries, please contact Rob Watson, Associate
Professor of English at Grand Valley State University, at
watsonr_at_gvsu.edu, or Jim Persoon, Professor of English at Grand Valley
State University, at persoonj_at_gvsu.edu.

CFP: Woody Allen after 1990 (10/15/05; journal issue)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:32pm
Derek P. Royal

CALL FOR PAPERS
Woody Allen after 1990

Woody Allen is one of America's most notable filmmakers. Much of the
scholarly work on him, though, concentrates on his films up to 1990. This
special issue of Post Script: Essays in Film and the Humanities will focus
on Allen and his filmmaking after 1990. Contributors are encouraged to
submit papers dealing with any cinematic aspect from this period in Allen's
career. Possible topics could include, but are certainly not limited to:

CFP: Desperate Housewives (7/31/05; collection)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:32pm
Janetand Kim

Articles are solicited for a collection on the recent phenomena known as
Desperate Housewives – the darkly comic series about the ladies of Wisteria
Lane. Recipient of several awards including the People's Choice Award and
Golden Globe for Best Television – Musical or Comedy, Desperate Housewives
became the surprise hit of the television season. Has the series done for
suburban women what Sex and the City did for the single girl?

UPDATE: Professional Studies Review (4/1/05; journal issue)

updated: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3:31pm
Joseph Marotta

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 1, 2005 FOR SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES
 
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES REVIEW

Open Issue, Spring 2005

Announcement & Call for Papers

Professional Studies Review (PSR) is a refereed journal published by St. John's University in New York, devoted to the pedagogical needs and research interests of those working within career-oriented disciplines. The Review is currently accepting papers for its third issue scheduled for publication in the spring of 2005. Deadline for submission: EXTENDED TO APRIL 1, 2005.

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CFP: Poetry & Politics (UK) (12/15/05; 7/13/06-7/16/06)

updated: 
Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 7:13pm
Poetry Politics {Eng}

Call for papers: Poetry and Politics. A Conference at the University of
Stirling, Scotland, 13-16 July 2006.

Poets and speakers to include Moniza Alvi, Eavan Boland, David Dabydeen,
Linton Kwesi Johnson, David Norbrook, Tom Paulin, Deryn Rees-Jones, Jo
Shapcott, and the Norton keynote speaker, Adrienne Rich.

Papers are invited which consider the theme of politics in relation to
poetry from classical antiquity to the contemporary. The following list
suggests some possible areas for development, but proposals in any area
relating to the conference theme of poetry and politics will be
welcome:

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