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[Commlist] MLA Gothic Studies Forum CFPs for the 2024 Convention

Mon Mar 06 22:06:38 GMT 2023





Deadline approaching! (3/12)

MLA Gothic Studies Forum CFPs for the 2024 Convention in Philadelphia

In coordination with the 2024 Modern Language Association convention theme, “Joy and Sorrow,” the MLA Gothic Studies Forum is pleased to announce this call for proposals for a paired set of sessions with the themes “Gothic Pain” and “Gothic Pleasure.” In addition, the forum is pleased to solicit proposals for its signature “Gothic Now” round table, which will have the 2024 theme of “Updates, Revisions, Adaptations, & Mash-Ups.” The convention will be held in Philadelphia January 4-7, 2024. Proposals for all three are due by March 12th and should be directed to (mlagothicstudiesforum /at/ gmail.com). Membership in the MLA is required in order to present.


GOTHIC PAIN

How does the Gothic become a strategy to process personal, shared, and historical traumas? This session will consider ways that Gothic media understands pain as acts of resistance and revolution. 200-word proposals and brief bios by March 12th to (mlagothicstudiesforum /at/ gmail.com).


GOTHIC PLEASURE

How can we enjoy that which frightens or disgusts us? This session will explore the pleasures and compensations Gothic narrative affords. 200-word proposals and brief bios by March 12th to (mlagothicstudiesforum /at/ gmail.com).


GOTHIC NOW: Updates, Revisions, Adaptations, & Mash-Ups

How do we reshape older Gothic texts to suit contemporary needs and desires? This round table will focus on contemporary (re)imaginings of Gothic works. 200-word proposals and brief bios by March 12th to (mlagothicstudiesforum /at/ gmail.com).

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