Work by creative writers is also welcome.
Submissions may be in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Deadline for submission is September 15, 2008 (postmarked).
Submit 3 copies of a 300 word abstract (double-spaced and titled) omitting all references to the submitter, together with 2 copies of a cover sheet (see details below). Previously presented or published papers are not eligible.
Accepted submitters will receive notification by e-mail in early December. Registration materials will accompany the official letter of acceptance in early December. The completed paper (suitable for 20-minute reading) is to be delivered to the section chair before the Conference.
Critical panels pre-organized by participants are welcome. Panel proposals should include
(a) 3 copies of each abstract, (b) 2 cover sheets per participant, (c) rationale for grouping papers, and (d) name and address of panel organizer. Panel presentation (ideally 3 papers) not to exceed 90 minutes. Please submit all panel abstracts together in the same mailing.
Creative submissions. Submit 2 copies of poetry or short fiction/nonfiction, selections suitable for 20-minute reading. Submitter's name to appear on the cover sheet only (see details below). Creative submissions may be published or unpublished works. Manuscripts cannot be returned. Creative Panels not accepted.
Submitters may submit both a critical paper and a creative work, not to exceed one entry in each category: sent together in the same mailing.
Group Societies are welcome. Panel organizers should email the proposal to Danielle Day dlday@louisville.edu. Please include together, title of panel, and all participants names, addresses, email addresses, academic affiliation, and titles.
Submitter's cover sheet (2 copies) to include:
Electronic submissions will not be considered.
Section Chairs. Non-submitters and submitters are encouraged to chair a session. Please submit a brief CV specifying your area(s) of interest.
Section chair $ 40
Guest (per day) $ 10
Presenters must remit fees by January 15, 2009
Inquiries: dlday@louisville.edu
Website:
modernlanguages.louisville.edu/conference
Consult our website for additional conference information.
Cover Art:
Call to the Post 2009 by Luci Mistratov