The deadline for papers for the Southwest/Texas Popular Culture
Association/American Culture Association Conference (13-17 Feb 2002;
Albuquerque, NM) has been extended to 10 December 2001. The full call
for the Children's Literature Area appears below.
Conference web site: www.swtexaspca.org
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CALL FOR PAPERS
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND POPULAR CULTURE
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: www.swtexaspca.org
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.
Also, we are pleased to announce that our keynote speaker at our Friday
luncheon will be the celebrated author Tony Hillerman. Please join us!
The scope for Children's and YA literature is broad, so here are a few
possible topics to consider (but not limited to):
Genre and/or cross-genre in Children's literature -- for example, I'd
love to see a panel on Philip Pullman's Dark Materials Series, which
combines theology, fantasy, adventure, and even some physics. The
Chronicles of Narnia fit into this category, as well, as an example.
I'm sure there are others out there.
Also:
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?
(Note: No Harry Potter submissions to this area; we have a separate
Harry Potter area. See the organization website for details)
However, any other topic relating to Children's or YA literature will be
considered -- so send it on in!
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.
Abstracts/Proposals of about 250 words for either single presentations
or panel presentations are due by December 10, 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: www.swtexaspca.org
Hope to see you there!
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