[Discussion] CFP: Computer Culture: Internet Culture Topics (11/15/05; SW/TX PCA/ACA, 2/8/06-2/11/06)

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From: "Chaney, Joseph R." <jchaney@iusb.edu>

CALL FOR PAPERS
Albuquerque, New Mexico
February 8-11, 2006

Computer Culture Area
2006 SWTexas Popular Culture Assoc./American Culture Assoc.

http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/

We are seeking paper proposals for several panels on Internet culture topics,
including, but not limited to, the following:

Ethnic and Cultural Diversity
Social Class and Internet Access
Advertising
Fan Sites
Art, Literature, and Film (especially Independent Film)
Manga/Anime/Toons
Flash Media Comics
Corporate Home Pages
Representations of Science
Children and Elementary Education
News and Politics (MSM, Blogs)
Political Activism and Fundraising
Virtual Communities, Discussions Groups, and Forums
Hobbies (including photo albums)
Internet Commerce (including Auctions)
Sports Sites
Dating and Friendship Services

The papers should be more than descriptive, and may include analysis from any
humanities, social science, or arts perspective. The conference, which began as
a regional meeting, is currently national--even international--in scope.

For Paper Proposals:

Please submit:
1) a 100-200-word abstract by November 15, 2005 (preferably in the body of an
email);
2) contact information: address, phone number(s), fax number, and email address;
3) a biographical note in which you outline your career and/or define your
connection to the topic. However, you do not need to prove expertise in the area
of your proposed presentation.

Graduate students, independent researchers, and Website designers are welcome.

Send proposals to:

Professor Joseph Chaney
Area Co-Chair, Computer Culture
Department of English
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend IN 46634-7111

(574) 520-4870
fax: (574) 520-4538
jchaney@iusb.edu



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