This panel intends to explore the function and value of the environment, ecology and nature, and the relation of humans with it in Italian literature and culture, both in contemporary and past times, through the lenses of eco-criticism, environmental ethic, ecological adaptation, and current notions of sustainability.

 More information available on www.pamla.org The PAMLA 2016 Conference will be held in Pasadena, CA, from Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 13. The deadline for paper proposals is June 10.  Paper proposals must be made through the online system found here: http://www.pamla.org/2016/topic-areas For any question regarding this panel, please contact me at iltabuss@ucsd.edu Best Regards,Ilaria   Ilaria Tabusso MarcyanPhD CandidateLiterature DepartmentUniversity of California, San Diego