[Commlist] CFP - Myth, Rumour & Misinformation

Myth, Rumour and Misinformation: A day of interdisciplinary discussion 
from folklore to fake news, LMB002 University of York, Tuesday 26 July 
2022, 9.30am to 5pm

Keynote Speaker: Professor Marylyn Carrigan (Heriot-Watt University)

Myth, rumour and misinformation have been features of human society 
since the dawn of civilisation. From the earliest folk tales to 
high-tech online propaganda campaigns, people have used myth, rumour and 
misinformation to persuade, deceive, and even to make sense of their 
lived experience of the world around them.

Join us at the University of York Sociology department’s beautiful 
lakeside home for a fascinating day of discussion, networking, and talks 
on all things mythic and fallacious. We are delighted to present a 
keynote address from Professor Marylyn Carrigan (Edinburgh Business 
School, Heriot-Watt University).

All details including registration and Call-for-Proposals (Deadline Fri 
10 Jun) can be found 
here: https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/about/department/2022/folklore-to-fake-news/. 


Communication and Media Studies scholars are welcome.

All enquiries to (myth-conference /at/ york.ac.uk)

We welcome proposals on a range of themes that intersect with myth, 
rumour and misinformation, including:

-Conspiracy theories and ‘fake news’

-Digital media and technologies

-Discourse and ideology

-Folk tales and mythic historiography

-Identity and power

-Knowledge and reality

-Knowledge production and dissemination

-Myth, rumour and misinformation in academia and social research

-National, secular or historical myths

-Political, environmental, medical, and/or social misinformation

Successful applicants will be asked to present their proposed abstract 
for around 15 minutes as part of a panel discussion alongside 4-5 other 
scholars. Each panel will field questions jointly for a further 20 
minutes at the conclusion of their session. Lunch and refreshments will 
be provided for all speakers and attendees. A small amount of funding is 
available to cover travel costs of speakers who would otherwise be 
unable to attend (please indicate whether you require support within 
your submission if applying).

*Guidelines for applications*: Please send an *abstract* of your paper 
*(250 words max) *to

(myth-conference /at/ york.ac.uk) by *Friday 10 June 2022.* Applications should 
contain:

  * Your full name and any affiliations
  * Title of paper
  * Keywords (up to 4)
  * Abstract (250 words max)
  * (If requesting financial assistance) A sentence or two outlining why
    you would benefit from funding for travel expenses

  The list of successful applicants will be announced by* Friday 
24 June 2022.*

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