I am seeking submissions for an essay collection on disability in the
Middle Ages. The goals of this book are not only to broaden our
knowledge of medieval disabilities and the representations of these
disabilities but also to demonstrate the ways in which the modern field
of Disability Studies can inform the work of medievalists. As such, I
welcome essays from any field of study, but each submission should show
some awareness of current findings in Disability Studies to complement
its analysis of the medieval world. Topics may include, but are
certainly not limited to, depictions of disability in medieval
literature, historical analyses, theoretical inquiries, etc. I will be

Conference: Literatures in English
Place: Saint Olaf College, Northfield, MN 55057
Dates: June 6 - 9, 2007
Proposal Deadline: November 11, 2006

We invite proposals for a Conference on Literatures in English to be
held at Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, on June 6-9, 2007.
The conference will address, from the points of view of theory, themes,
curriculum and pedagogy, the multiple implications of the rise of global
literatures in English. For a full description of the conference, and
the call for papers, see the conference web site:
www.stolaf.edu/edvents/litengconf/

Paper proposals are requested for a one-day regional American Studies
colloquium intended to reflect and develop the vitality of the discipline in
the South West of England. Long an area with distinctive maritime, military,
ethnic and cultural connections to North America, the South West also contains
a number of HE institutions with well-established American Studies programmes
and expertise. The colloquium aims to bring together researchers from across
the region to present their current work, and to explore areas of potential
cross-institutional collaboration. The day will include an open-forum
discussion on the future of the discipline in UK Higher Education

Paper proposals are requested for a one-day regional American Studies
colloquium intended to reflect and develop the vitality of the discipline in
the South West of England. Long an area with distinctive maritime, military,
ethnic and cultural connections to North America, the South West also contains
a number of HE institutions with well-established American Studies programmes
and expertise. The colloquium aims to bring together researchers from across
the region to present their current work, and to explore areas of potential
cross-institutional collaboration. The day will include an open-forum
discussion on the future of the discipline in UK Higher Education

Call for Papers

Intermarriage in American Indigenous History: Explorations in Power and
Intimacy in North America

A Special Issue of Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies

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Guest Editors:

Cathleen D. Cahill (History, University of New Mexico) cdcahill_at_unm.edu

Jacki Rand (History and American Indian and Native Studies, University
of Iowa)

jackirand_at_uiowa.edu

Kerry Wynn (History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

wynn_at_uiuc.edu

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Due date for Receipt of Papers is January 2, 2007

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Call for Papers:

CFP: Queer Masculinities
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2007 Popular Culture/American Culture Associations National Conference

April 4-7, 2007
Boston Marriot Copley Place
Boston, Massachusetts

For more information on the PCA/ACA, please go to =
http:www.h-net.org/~pcaaca.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE UPDATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2006

We are considering proposals for session organized around a theme, =
special panels, and/or individual papers. Sessions are scheduled in 1 =
hour slots, usually with 4 papers/speakers per session.

Call for Papers

Intermarriage in American Indigenous History: Explorations in Power and
Intimacy in North America

A Special Issue of Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies

=20

Guest Editors:

Cathleen D. Cahill (History, University of New Mexico) cdcahill_at_unm.edu

Jacki Rand (History and American Indian and Native Studies, University
of Iowa)

jackirand_at_uiowa.edu

Kerry Wynn (History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

wynn_at_uiuc.edu

=20

Due date for Receipt of Papers is January 2, 2007

=20

Call for Papers:

Call For Papers:

A panel for the 16th annual Cultural Studies Conference on
"Entertainment" at Kansas State University, March 8-10, 2007.

(http://www.k-state.edu/english/symposium/)

"INFOTAINMENT" IN THE UNITED STATES BEFORE 1980

This panel seeks papers on infotainment programs in the United States
before 1980 (essentially, before the launch of CNN in 1980 and MTV in 1981).

We shall use a broad conception of infotainment that includes
newspaper, magazine and other modes of textual nonfiction, and radio,
film, and both "Golden Age" and post-"Golden Age" television.

CFP: Queer Masculinities
                =09
2007 Popular Culture/American Culture Associations National Conference

April 4-7, 2007
Boston Marriot Copley Place
Boston, Massachusetts

For more information on the PCA/ACA, please go to =
http:www.h-net.org/~pcaaca.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE UPDATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2006

We are considering proposals for session organized around a theme, =
special panels, and/or individual papers. Sessions are scheduled in 1 =
hour slots, usually with 4 papers/speakers per session.

Call for Papers

Intermarriage in American Indigenous History: Explorations in Power and
Intimacy in North America

A Special Issue of Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies

=20

Guest Editors:

Cathleen D. Cahill (History, University of New Mexico) cdcahill_at_unm.edu

Jacki Rand (History and American Indian and Native Studies, University
of Iowa)

jackirand_at_uiowa.edu

Kerry Wynn (History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

wynn_at_uiuc.edu

=20

Due date for Receipt of Papers is January 2, 2007

=20

Call for Papers:

Special Session Proposal:

2007 Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference
Chicago - March 8-11, 2007

Call for Paper Proposals
Panel Theme: "Chick" Media Narratives

In the post-"Buffy," "Sex and the City" era in which male
arrested-development comedies dominate the film box-office, this panel
will discuss the significance of, and issues explored by, contemporary
media narratives (film, television, the internet and/or literature)
that are either female-centered and/or female-oriented.

Call For Papers:

A panel for the 16th annual Cultural Studies Conference on
"Entertainment" at Kansas State University, March 8-10, 2007.

(http://www.k-state.edu/english/symposium/)

"INFOTAINMENT" IN THE UNITED STATES BEFORE 1980

This panel seeks papers on infotainment programs in the United States
before 1980 (essentially, before the launch of CNN in 1980 and MTV in 1981).

We shall use a broad conception of infotainment that includes
newspaper, magazine and other modes of textual nonfiction, and radio,
film, and both "Golden Age" and post-"Golden Age" television.

UPDATE

The deadline for submission for papers on Sport Documentaries (see =
below) at the Film & History conference has been extended to August =
15th, 2006. Please submit abstracts of 200-250 words plus brief biog to =
Ian McDonald: i.mcdonald_at_brighton.ac.uk

Also we invite participants for a Roundtable discussion on the following =
topic:=20

Digital Video and the Sport Documentary: Opportunities and obstacles