Lesbian Lives 2009 will take place in february of next year. The theme for next year is to do with representations of the lebsian in the media, art & culture.
Closing date for submissions of papers is November 27th 2008.
Papers include the following:
The conference organisers welcome proposals for (A) individual papers, (B) sessions, (C) round table discussions, (D) workshops, and (E) visual presentations.
- Individual Papers: Individual papers should last 20 minutes (c. 2,400 words). Individuals should submit: (1) paper title, (2) abstract (c. 100 words), (3) biography (c. 100-150 words), (4) institutional affiliation and address, (5) audio-visual requirements.
- Sessions: Panels of academic papers should include 3 speakers and 1 moderator. Each paper should last for 20 minutes (c. 2,400 words), with a further 30 minutes for questions and discussion. Proposers should submit (1) session title, (2) paper titles, (3) abstracts for each paper (c. 100 words), (3) biography for each participant (c. 100-150 words), (4) institutional affiliation and address for each participant, (5) audio-visual requirements.
- Round Table Discussions: Round table discussions should include 6 speakers and 1 moderator. Each paper should last for 10 minutes (c. 1,200 words), with a further 30 minutes for questions and discussion. Proposers should submit (1) round table title, (2) rationale for round table (c. 100 words), (3) biography for each participant (c. 100-150 words), (4) institutional affiliation and address for each participant, (5) audio-visual requirements.
- Workshops: Workshops last 90 minutes. Proposers should submit (1) workshop title, (2) rationale for workshop (c. 100 words), (3) biography (c. 100-150 words), (4) institutional affiliation and address (if relevant)
Visual presentations; documentary, video, art or media presentations by individuals or groups are welcomed.
For further information see :http://www.ucd.ie/werrc/lesbianlives2009.html
Posted on October 12, 2008
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