[Discussion] CFP: Politicizing Texts (grad & undergrad) (12/16/05; Acacia, 2/17/06-2/18/06)

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From: Acacia Group <acaciagroup@gmail.com>

Acacia Group's 2006 Conference: Politicizing Texts

Acacia Group of California State University, Fullerton is seeking papers for our
2006 conference.

The Acacia Group requests your input and ideas for our upcoming Acacia
Conference titled "Politicizing Texts," to be held February 17th and 18th, 2006.
 We are interested in topics and panel suggestions that explore mechanisms of
power at work in or influencing the production of /reading of texts.

Your suggestions should consider some of the following broad, thematic questions
(this is not an inclusive list):
How does literature, art, or any medium of communication work with or against
modes of power?
Where are the inherent blindnesses that a "political" or an "historical" text
puts forth?
What are/are there radical texts?
Do counter-culture texts destroy or re-enforce the political or social norms
from which they work?
Does art have the power, or the aim, to change systems of power?
Do re-readings of classic texts damage the integrity of the texts by imposing
anachronistic ideals?

Our aim is to engender an interdisciplinary conference wherein topics, genres,
and mediums can be presented side-by-side. Topic ideas and panel suggestions
should include a title, a brief explanation, and any quotes / questions that may
help spark inspiration in potential conference applicants. We are also seeking
suggestions for pedagogical topics, creative writing panels, and special session
panels from other humanities-based studies so long as they can be linked to the
general theme of the conference.

Creative writing/productions/performance contributions are encouraged to
function as commentaries on or expressions of any and all of the topics listed,
or, they may be submitted individually for special panel consideration. We are
accepting completed paper submissions only, no abstracts please. Submissions
that will not be presented in written form (performances, art, etc.) must
include a brief (1-2 page) explanation of the submission's relevance to the
topic/theme, materials used, and concepts explored (photos of the pieces should
be included if available). All presentations, whether written, performed, or
shown may not exceed 20 minutes.

Conference date: February 17-18, 2006
Completed Paper Submission Deadline: December 16, 2005
Please note submissions are open to graduate and undergraduate students.
Please send sumbissions to:

acaciaconference@gmail.com (word format please)


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Thank you
The Acacia Group http://csufacacia.com/




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