A Proposed Special Session for the 2007 MLA Conference in Chicago:
Session Topic: The Medical Humanities
In many ages and contexts, representations of medicine have enriched the landscapes of literature and culture in diverse forms. As of result, the cultural production of medicine has inspired an interdisciplinary field of study, which is often known as the medical humanities. Researchers in this field analyze portrayals of medicine in science fiction, discourses of contagion in media theory, biological iconographies in narratives, literary allusions in medical case histories and many more scopes. To further examine the field's contexts, this panel seeks 1-2 page abstracts for a proposed special session at the 2007 MLA conference in Chicago, IL.
Submissions can interpret the notion of medicine broadly; however, the presentations must make use of a critical framework. Panelists are especially encouraged to submit papers that question how representations of medicine intersect with notions of the state, transnationalism, desire, identity and theory. To be considered for this panel, please send your abstract and CV to Edward Chamberlain at edachamb_at_indiana.edu by March 10th 2007. In keeping with MLA guidelines, presentations are limited to 15 minutes. Please note that if you wish to be considered for this special session proposal, you must be an MLA member by April 1st.
Edward Chamberlain
Ph.D. Student and Instructor
Indiana University
Dept. of Comparative Literature
1020 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405
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