The 122nd annual conference of the Pacific Ancient & Modern Languages Association (PAMLA) will be held in San Francisco at the InterContinental Hotel San Francisco, from Thursday, November 20, to Sunday, November 23, 2025. 

Hitchcock's America 

In films such as Vertigo, Shadow of a Doubt, and The Birds, Alfred Hitchcock reflects the shifting social and political landscape of America’s post-World War II period.  Whether they be set in urban landscapes or small towns, or filmed against the backdrop of iconic national monuments or simple domestic spaces, these films explore gender roles, urban voyeurism, suburban rot, and the growing power of the national security state, among other themes.  This panel seeks abstracts that utilize any of Hitchcock’s films to explore his construction of “America.” 

To submit an abstract for this session, please go to: 

https://pamla.ballastacademic.com 
 

Once you have created an account, you will be able to use the online system to submit an abstract.  The deadline for proposals is Thursday, May 15.  If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Howe (ahowe@lasierra.edu).