The Third Occasional Davidson Symposium on German Studies (March 13-15,
2003) will address the works and influence of W.G. Sebald. Max Sebald's
untimely death in December, 2001, has given scholars, critics, and
readers alike pause, not only to mourn his passing, but also to assess
his oeuvre and impact. The symposium will be intimate (no more than 15
or 20 presentations; no concurrent sessions), with time for discussion
and reflection and useful feedback (roundtable discussions), and with a
celebratory evening of dramatic readings in English and German. Several
who have already shown thoughtful interest in Sebald's writing will be
invited. We seek paper proposals on any aspect of Sebald's work or
influence, including his recent strong presence in English and American
letters. 1-2 page abstracts to Scott Denham by June 15, 2002 (mail, fax,
or e-mail ok).
Davidson College has held two previous German studies symposia: the
first, "German Studies as Cultural Studies" (1995) was the basis for the
book _A User's Guide to German Cultural Studies_ (eds. Scott Denham,
Irene Kacandes, and Jonathan Petropoulos; U Michigan P, 1997) and the
second, "Approaches to Weimar" (1997) the basis for _Unwrapping Goethe's
Weimar: Essays on Cultural Studies and Local Knowledge_ (eds. Burkhard
Henke, Susanne Kord, and Simon Richter; Camden House, 2000). We expect a
third volume of essays to come from this symposium. Pending funding and
grant applications, expenses for the symposium may be covered.
Davidson College is located near Charlotte, NC, and is especially
beautiful in March.
http://www.davidson.edu/academic/german/denham/sebaldcfp.htm
Scott Denham
Assoc. Prof. of German & Dept. Chair
Dept. of German and Russian
Box 6932
Davidson College
Davidson, NC 28035-6932
tel: 704.894.2855 / fax:-2881
scdenham@davidson.edu
http://www.davidson.edu/academic/german/denham/denham.html
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