Thank you for those of you who could make Maia's "Writing Abstracts and Attending Conferences" session on Monday. For those of you who couldn't make it, we recommend checking out our blog post on Conferences and Abstracts. Also, Erin announced her plans to run a Public Speaking workshop this semester, so stay tuned for more information on that. In the meantime, please feel free to send us interesting CFPs that we can share with everyone. We also want to know which conferences you are attending so that you can carpool/room share with other grads!
Note: the deadline for abstracts for the NeMLA is coming up! Check out their site for more information.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
EGSA Spring 2012 Symposium Call-for-Papers
The EGSA is happy to announce that we will be holding our second annual graduate symposium, Bodies in Space: Emerging Scholarship in Literary and Cultural Studies, on Feb. 10, 2012. We welcome any graduate student work, from seminar papers to works in progress, and encourage everyone to submit an abstract and share their work with their peers from other concentrations. This is also a great chance for those who haven't yet presented at a conference to get some practice before a very generous audience.
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Call for Papers: Bodies in Space: Emerging Scholarship in Literary and Cultural Studies
[The Panopticon] is a type of location of bodies in space, of distribution of individuals in relation to one
another, of hierarchal organization, of disposition of centres and channels of power, of definition of the
instruments and modes of power ... – Michel Foucault
The English Graduate Student Association is pleased to announce the call for papers for our second
annual graduate student symposium Bodies in Space: Emerging Scholarship in Literary and Cultural
Studies to be held Friday, February 10, 2012.
Foucault’s reading of the production of docile bodies notwithstanding, the aim of this conference is not
to consider the ways that the multiplicity of concentrations in the fields of Literature and Cultural Studies
stand in relation to each other, but instead consider how they stand in relation with each other (and the
ways that these relationships are always promiscuous and overlapping). Thus, rather than an image of
a body pinned to a specific space, the title alludes to the many ways that bodies and spatiality might be
productively considered in literary criticism. More generally, we mean to provide a frame large enough
to encompass all of the interesting work going on in the GW English department. In this symposium, we
hope to foster conversation between presenters and participants across concentrations and even disciplines
through the intersections of current graduate student work. We welcome any and all submissions and
encourage submissions from previously written course work or works in progress, including dissertation
chapters and conference papers.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should be submitted, along with your contact information, to gwegsa@gmail.com by 11:59pm
on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Submissions must be 250 words or less and must be submitted as a
Microsoft Word document or PDF. Please include 2-3 keywords at the bottom of your submission and
include the words “Conference Submission” in the subject line of your email. Conference presentations
will be approximately 15 minutes, and panels will be organized after submissions have been accepted.
We also welcome any volunteers who would like to be involved in the organizational / logistical side of
the symposium, be it chairing a panel or assisting with lunch.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tips on Writing Abstracts and Managing CFPs
Hello again, grad school community! Apologies for the delay in information - we have been busy gathering information for our upcoming Teaching Seminar. Here is part two of our online content from our "Designing Abstracts and Attending Conferences" Workshop. You can also find copies, example Abstracts, and Handouts from this event outside of Rome 751.
Call-For-Papers: How do you begin thinking about Abstracts and Conferences? Finding call-for-papers is an excellent start. This is a good practice to begin even if you feel that you are a few semesters away from attending conferences. Where should you look for good CFPs? We offer you some tips on locating these opportunities -
1) U Penn's CFP Site is an excellent resource with a useful search engine tool. We all highly recommend it because it is updated fairly regularly and has such a wide variety of CFPs available.
2) Join List-serves. Chances are, if you have already attended a conference or two, you are on a group listserve - these can be immensely helpful in keeping up to date on upcoming CFPs and conference dates. Keeping in touch with people you meet at conferences can be helpful as well - I personally get between 2-3 CFPs a month just from being on former conference listserves and connecting with people I met at those conferences via social networks.
3) Consult your Faculty Advisers! Some of our best experiences with conferences were as a result of a recommendation by a trusted faculty member. Many times they are aware of the most interesting/relevant conferences to your particular field or line of criticism. This is also another way to cultivate a relationship with your adviser - a practice EGSA highly recommends!
4) Check your email and our blog! Faculty and other professionals regularly email CFP information to students, including extended deadlines and updated information - so pay attention to your email boxes! You can also look on our blog - where we will attempt regular updates on CFP and conference information.
First Experiences: Intimidated by the variety of conferences or attending a large, professional conference as a newbie? Consider some "starter" opportunities to get used to writing abstracts and attending conferences with ease.
1) Graduate Student Conferences - look out for CFPs which are designed for graduate students. These conferences are made up entirely of your peers, and are often closer to home - a time and money saver. Try these out to begin your career of Abstract writing and conferences.
2) EGSA Symposium - look even closer to home. This spring (2012) EGSA will host a symposium where you will have the opportunity to turn your course work papers into a conference opportunity. Look out for our CFP coming soon.
3) Program Symposiums or Seminars - Many of the programs at GW offer opportunities to participate in symposiums or seminars. Take advantage of these opportunities to share your work with other GW grads and faculty. It may be intimidating, but it is great experience, and it contributes to the academic enrichment of our program.
Abstract Elements: What belongs in an Abstract? This of course largely depends on the CFP - its requirements for length and the theme of the conference. Many of us urge you to use work that you already have from course work for conferences. Transforming your seminar paper into a conference length presentation can be challenging, but here are some general guidelines for what belongs in the abstract:
Reason for writing:
What is the importance of the research? Why would a reader be interested in the larger work?
What is the importance of the research? Why would a reader be interested in the larger work?
Problem:
What problem does this work attempt to solve? What is the scope of the project? What is the main argument/thesis/claim?
What problem does this work attempt to solve? What is the scope of the project? What is the main argument/thesis/claim?
Methodology:
Introduce your source information and any steps in your project.
Introduce your source information and any steps in your project.
Results:
What are your findings?
What are your findings?
Implications:
How does this work add to the body of knowledge on the topic?
How does this work add to the body of knowledge on the topic?
Tips on Writing Abstracts:
Meet the word limitations/range - it is very important to stay within the word count range for any abstract.
Delete extraneous words, use meaningful language, Avoid
defining terms - the idea is to state the parameters of your argument as clearly and concisely as possible.
Limit the Jargon, Consider your Audience - part of keeping your abstract clear and concise is limiting academic jargon and appealing to a wider audience than a specific professor or class.
Pay Attention to Key Words - if your CFP asks for key words, consider carefully which words to include because in this digital age, they are "key" to being able to find your work. They also can contribute to the way in which the conference organizers put together panels.
It is okay to deviate (a little) from the Abstract - If you are writing an abstract specifically for a conference, and writing a paper to go with it, do not feel like your end result must match up perfectly with the abstract. You will be writing abstracts for papers that don't exist your whole career - it is okay to deviate a little in your expected results (but don't mislead your conference organizers either).
Reverse Outlining or Cut/Paste - If you are using work you already have, try these methods for pulling an abstract out of your completed paper. Using sentences from your paper to create the abstract is useful and time-saving.
Ask for Peer or Faculty feedback, Revise! The best advice we can give you is to take advantage of your relationships with peers and faculty. They can give you the perspective that you need and want for a successful abstract.
Thanks for tuning in for our Abstract and CFP online content. If you have additional suggestions or resources to share, please email us or leave a comment below. Check back with us for the final part of this online content as well as upcoming events and professional opportunities.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Call-for-Papers
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In the meantime, check out some of the latest CFPs to hit my desk. These have all been emailed from fellow grads, faculty, or from the list-serves that I have joined in the past year (all great ways to find conferences in your field). Another excellent resource is checking in with the U Penn CFP site (the search function is the best).
They are organized here by the Abstract Deadline Date - I find this helpful in keeping my CFPs organized. These are not complete CFPs, but they include all of the major details like location, dates, and submission rules. To check out the full CFP, click on the links or send an email our way if you have any questions.
From now on, EGSA Blog will post regular updates on CFPs that we think will interest you. Also, stay tuned for the rest of our online content regarding Abstract writing and Conference Tips.
October 24, 2011 –
Predicate
For this year’s
issue, entitled Imperative, Predicate seeks scholarship that at
its core is
immediate. You need
not interpret “immediate” as limited to “contemporary”: we want papers
that signal or
demonstrate movement in the critical discourse of any time period. Since
imperative implies
demand, a successful paper will demand change in the fields it engages, or
respond to a demand
made by an external force: scholarship, politics, culture, daily life, etc.
Potential topics
include:
● Cultural crises
and shifts
● Developments in
technology and new ways to engage with texts
● Conversations
between disparate or previously discarded points of view
● The body in
conversation with the rhetorics of regulatory systems
● The emergence of
change within a social movement or academic field
● Language in flux,
specifically but not limited to issues of authorship, gender, race,
ablebodiedness, and class
● The immediacy of
stasis, circularity, and the failure or refusal to move
Submissions should
be sent as email attachments to the address below. Please do not include your
name in the text of the paper. In the body of your email, include your name,
your class year, the title of your paper, the subject of your paper and a brief
biography listing your research interests. Papers should not exceed 5,000 words
in length. Submissions are due on Monday 24
·
Conference Dates: March
21-25, 2012 in Marriott Orlando Airport Hotel
Featuring our own Jeffrey Cohen as Guest Scholar
We welcome paper proposals on
all aspects of the fantastic, and especially encourage papers on the work of our
special guests and attending authors. Please see our website at www.iafa.org for information about how to propose
panel sessions or participate in creative programming at the conference. Paper
proposals must consist of a 300-word abstract accompanied by an appropriate
bibliography to the appropriate Division Head (see our website for details).
The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2011. Participants will be notified
by November 15, 2011, if they are accepted to the conference. Attendees may
present only one paper at the conference and should not submit to multiple
divisions. If you are uncertain as to which Division you should submit
November 1, 2011 - 21st Annual
British Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies Conference
·
February 17-18, 2012 at the Hilton DeSoto in Savannah, Georgia and hosted
by the Department of Literature and Philosophy at Georgia Southern University.
·
Please visit the conference website for more
information at:http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/bcps.html
Click here to submit your proposal:
We invite
proposals in the following thematic and geographic areas:
Bioethics,
Ecology, and Ecocriticism
Migration,
Diaspora, Hybridity, and Borders
Region,
Religion, Politics, and Culture
Literature,
Arts, and the Media
History
and Historiography
War and Terrorism
Race,
Class, Gender, Sexuality, and Ethnicity
Ethics,
Economics, and Globalization
Pedagogy
and the Disciplines
The
Americas (North America, Latin America, Native America, Ethnic America)
Europe
(Fortress Europe, Eurabia, Londonistan)
South Asia
(Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka)
Southeast
Asia (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)
Africa
(Nigeria, South Africa, Black Atlantic)
The Middle
East
Australia
and Oceania
U.S. Hegemony
and Chinese Neocolonialism
Or any
other aspect of the British Commonwealth of nations, or of countries formerly
colonized by other European powers
November 4, 2011 – Ethics, Evil, and the State
·
Prague, Czech Republic; Sunday 6th May – Tuesday
8th May 2012
Papers, reports, work-in-progress and workshops are invited on issues relating,
but not restricted to the following themes:
Is the state a necessary construction?
Is the state necessarily evil? Is the state a power for good?
The legitimisation of authority.
The state and elitism.
The state and policing.
Is federalism the answer to the dissolution of the nation-state?
Anarchism as a viable solution.
Legitimate and illegitimate protest.
Rioting, looting and banking
The state and oppression
Alternative forms of government.
The ‘Arab Spring’
Real communities.
The state and violence.
Papers will also be considered on any related theme. 300 word abstracts
should be submitted by Friday 4th November 2011. If an abstract is accepted for
the conference, a full draft paper should be submitted by Friday 9th March
2012. Click
Here for more information.
November 15, 2011 – “So What? Exploring the Importance of
Humanities Studies in the 21st
Century” North Carolina State University February 24-25, 2012
We encourage graduate students
from all areas of the humanities to submit and share their research. We welcome
submissions that reframe existing and emerging research to interrogate the
significance of humanities studies, and the possible trajectories of the fields
that comprise the humanities in the coming decades.
·
Potential topics might include:
- The role of technology in the
academy
- New modes of scholarship
- How language shapes research in
all fields
- Ways of knowing
- Communication between academic
and popular readers
- Changing boundaries of “text”
- Engaged scholarship
- Reconciling historical
perspectives with emerging trends
- Examining the function of
humanities scholarship in society at large
We welcome submissions from disciplines across the humanities: English
studies, literature, linguistics, film studies, creative writing,
scientific/technical writing, rhetoric & composition, cultural studies,
interdisciplinary studies, and others.
Email your submissions to aegs.conference@gmail.com
no later than November 15, 2011. Abstracts should be approximately 300
words. Include your name, institution,
and course of study in the body of your email.
Please remove all identifying markers on the abstract itself. We
will send confirmations upon the receipt of your proposal. Additional
information available at cfp.english.upenn.edu
November
2011: International Journal of Humanities
and Social Science (IJHSS)
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS) is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed
international journal published by Centre
for Promoting Ideas, USA. The main
objective of IJHSS is to provide an intellectual platform for the international
scholars. IJHSS aims to promote interdisciplinary studies in humanities and
social science and become the leading journal in humanities and social science
in the world.
·
The journal publishes research papers in the
fields of humanities and social science such as anthropology, business studies, communication studies, corporate governance, criminology, cross-cultural
studies ,demography, development
studies, economics, education, ethics, geography, history,
industrial relations, information
science, international relations, law, linguistics, library
science, media
studies, methodology, philosophy, political
science, population Studies, psychology, public administration, sociology, social welfare, linguistics ,literature,
paralegal, performing arts (music, theatre & dance), religious studies,
visual arts, women studies and so on.
The
journal is published in both print
and online versions. The journal is
now indexed with and included in Cabell’s, Ulrich’s, DOAJ, Index
Copernicus International, EBSCO and Gale. Moreover the journal is under the
indexing process with ISI, ERIC, Econlit, Scopus and Journalseek.
IJHSS publishes original papers, review papers,
conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical
research, technical notes, and book reviews.
IJHSS is inviting papers for Vol. 1
No. 17 which is scheduled to be published on November 30, 2011. Send
your manuscript to the editor at editor@ijhssnet.com, oreditor.ijhss@hotmail.com
·
Central European University, Budapest, 21-22 May
2012
It is
therefore the aim of the proposed conference to explore how ‘living together in diversity’ is imagined, narrated, organized,
justified, and practiced within contemporary national societies. With the
stress on ‘in’ rather than ‘with’ diversity we want to move away from reifying
the dominant ‘majority’ society perspective, which assumes diversity as
something ‘carried’ solely by immigrants and something that the ‘native’
society has to cope with. Some of the questions that we are interested in are:
- What
makes multicultural societies circumscribed by state borders cohere together?
- What are
the ways in which the nation becomes re-signified to accommodate the
ethno-cultural diversity of its populace?
- How do
migrants position themselves in national narratives and political structures?
- What
alternative modes and models of belonging are at work within present national
societies?
- In which
ways does the national continue to feature as a site of attachment?
- Is it necessary
to have some form of common identification at the national scale to have
functioning states in the first place?
Although
we acknowledge that these questions are inescapably normative in character, we
particularly welcome empirically-informed work. The privileged level of
analysis we are interested in is the national scale, but papers focusing on
sub-national and supra-national scales can also be welcomed inasmuch as they
can offer insights regarding how living together in diversity works at the national
scale. Regionally, the conference will focus on Europe, but contributions
discussing other geographical contexts are also welcomed.
All
potential participants are invited to submit an abstract (250-300 words) to
Tatiana Matejskova (MatejskovaT@ceu.hu) by
December 31st, 2011. By January 31st, 2012
participants will be informed about the acceptance of their papers.
Confirmation of participation and payment of the conference fee will be due on
February 28th, 2012. The conference fee of 60 Euros will cover refreshments,
lunches and conference materials.
·
University of Wyoming April
12-14, 2012
Possible Topics:
How does the role of first person narrative change in video games? What does the reader experience while
actively undergoing the events of the narrative, vs. passively experiencing
them?
What does the ability of choice in a narrative do for the experience of
reading the text? Is the player more
connected to the characters by choosing the actions and outcomes of that
character? Or is a specific, single
narrative path that allows all players to experience it in a similar way a
better kind of narrative?
How is sexuality dealt with in video games? How is sex depicted, and what happens when
controversy arises? How does this differ
from more traditional narrative forms?
What about games with all characters being unrealistically bisexual?
How is feminism handled in video games?
What, if anything, establishes characters like Samus as feminist
characters? Is there a double standard
with women with exaggerated female characteristics, like Lara Croft, being
attacked as problematic from women, while exaggerated male characteristics in
characters, such as Marcus Fenix, are not?
What impact does race have on games?
Why are so many player characters white; what does that do to the
narrative? How could/should race be
used? Why are games like Resident Evil 5 criticized because the
villains are black?
What is the difference between reading an evil character and actively
playing one? How does that change the
experience of the text?
Why are video games so oriented towards violence? What about the textual form of video games
makes violence such a common choice in game play? Is this healthy for the medium? How does this affect games in the larger
culture?
Please submit your 200-300 words abstracts before January 15
via www.uwplayology.com. We will let you know no later than February
15. Please include contact information,
your institutional affiliation, and any audio/visual requirements. Any questions can be answered by contacting
the conference organizers using the website or emailing the conference
organizers at uwplayology@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Designing Abstracts and Attending Conferences
However, designing abstracts and attending conferences can seem daunting, especially if you are new to the experience. How do write a good abstract? How do you decide which conferences to attend? What should you expect from a conference experience? How do you even find the time to work on conference papers?
EGSA would like to help answer these and any other questions you have about this process. It is never too soon to begin thinking, writing, and submitting abstracts to conferences. This workshop is designed with all of our graduate students in mind - M.A. and PhD. students, those who have attended conferences, and those who have not.
We will post online content after the event, but we hope to see many of you there next week. Oh, and delicious baked goods will be provided. Please visit us on Facebook to RSVP and to view event details.
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