CALL FOR PAPERS
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND POPULAR CULTURE
The panels and presentations at last year's SWPCA/ACA conference in
Albuquerque proved to be interesting and truly thought-provoking. This
year's Conference will again be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but at
the Albuquerque Hilton.
Here are the particulars:
The Southwest/Texas Popular Culture Associations and American Culture
Associations are holding a series of panels at the next meeting of these
regional groups February 13-17, 2002, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the
Albuquerque Hilton. Hotel and other conference information can be found
at the Conference web site: www2.h-net.msu.edu/~swpca/
The Associations award several prizes for papers presented by graduate
students at the conference, so graduate students are especially
encouraged to submit abstracts. Details on prizes will be available on
the Conference website.
PLEASE NOTE:
Papers are welcomed for our meeting in ANY language-not simply English.
Any non-English paper must be accompanied by a 500-word abstract on a
single sheet of paper (bring at least 50 copies; front/back printing is
recommended). Papers should be delivered in the language of the
speaker's choice and should be accompanied by overhead projections or
other complementing AV materials. Please note that submissions to the
Area Chair should be in English.
The scope for Children's and YA literature is broad, so here are a few
possible topics to consider (but not limited to):
Gender representation in Children's and YA literature (especially in
light of so many recent films/television shows featuring "strong" women
that appeal to younger audiences; is this trend bleeding into Children's
Lit?)
Ethnicity, Cultural, and "Difference" representation
Trends/issues that NEED to be addressed and aren't
Trends/issues that have "outlived" their time
Film adaptations of Children's Literature – problems and successes
Enduring classics – why do some stories cross boundaries and
generations?
The use of Children's and YA literature for educational purposes
What is the future of Children's Literature programs?
However, any other topic relating to Children's or YA literature will be
considered -- so send it on in!
Abstracts/Proposals for either single presentations or panel
presentations are due by November 15, 2001, at the address(es) below.
Proposals submitted after this date will be considered as time/space
allows. Along with your proposals, please send any AV requests you may
have (we can provide a screen, slide projector, overhead, tv/vcr combo
-- any special AV equipment needed beyond that should be provided by
presenter [or presenter should modify presentation to accommodate what
equipment we can provide]). Please keep in mind that we will make every
effort possible to provide equipment you request, barring any unforeseen
circumstances.
Preferred submission of Abstracts/Proposals is via electronic mail at
the address below. Regular postal mail is, of course, also accepted.
(Please send attachment in: Word (.doc), Text (.txt), or Rich Text
Format (.rtf) ONLY, for compatibility reasons -- otherwise, please send
proposal in the body of your e-mail -- preferred to avoid problems).
Address:
Diana Dominguez
Area Chair, Children's Literature
SW/TX PCA/ACA
Texas Tech University
English Department
P. O. Box 43091
Lubbock, TX 79409
806.742.2501 and fax 0989
e-mail: gypsyscholar@hotmail.com
or: gypsy-scholar@worldnet.att.net
You can also check out the SW/Texas PCA/ACA website for more information
as it becomes available at:
http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~swpca
Hope to see you there!
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