[Discussion] EAAS-L CFP: ReBlurring the Boundaries: New Developments in Intermedia (Collection: Dec 15, 2004)

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

ReBlurring the Boundaries: New Developments in Intermedia

Over the past decades, the subject of intermedia has leant itself to
countless studies. Still, the ongoing and accelerating development and
global convergence of technologies call for perpetual re-assessment. Our
workshop invites contributors to join in an attempt to trace new
developments in a realm of fluctuating and competing discourses. The
issues discussed can be exemplified as follows: What is so techno about
techno, and how can Jazz be noir? What are the fictional and narrative
strategies of computer games? What is so Hindu about the virtual avatar?
In how far is Bret Easton Ellis cinematic, and how punk is Kathy Acker?

In general: How do fiction, film, music, internet, plastic,
performative, and fine arts negotiate their shapes, formats, and
contents? How does their interaction shape their techniques of
representation, strategies of communication, and forms of reception?
What is the role of technology in the assimilation or authenticity of
cultures? The contributors are encouraged to address the local
implications of global change.

A central aspect will be the hybridity of various forms of
representation, genres, and formats. Since the majority of the essays
will somehow have to deal with the (impossibility of the) description of
their medial object of research, an additional CD-ROM (with links,
examples, and - maybe - short film/music/etc. clips) would be a highly
welcomed ,supplement' to this volume.

We are currently looking for contributions for this volume - a
European/American publisher has already expressed interest in the
project. Abstracts and/or finished papers can be sent any time - contact
me NOW if you're interested.

Contributors should mail their suggestions (as Word-Attachments) to:

Dr. phil. Bernd Herzogenrath
English Department/American Studies
University of Cologne
Albertus-Magnus Platz
50923 Cologne
Germany
email: <mailto:Brundlefly@web.de>Brundlefly@web.de

http:
<http://www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/englisch/berressem/herzogenrath/>www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/englisch/berressem/herzogenrath/




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