MLA 2026 Convention Session - "Bad Adaptations"
Call for Papers: MLA 2026 Convention – Roundtable on "Bad Adaptations"
The Adaptation Studies Forum invites submissions for a roundtable discussion at the 2026 MLA Convention in Toronto (January 8-11, 2026). In collaboration with the Screen Arts and Culture Group, this roundtable will engage in a critical exploration of what constitutes a “bad” adaptation and how these works can be understood and assessed both aesthetically and pedagogically.
Title: Bad Adaptations