[Discussion] CFP: Nation and Narration (12/1/05; 4/21/06-4/23/06)

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From: Jeanne Hageman <Jeanne.Hageman@ndsu.edu>


THE NINTH ANNUAL RED RIVER CONFERENCE ON WORLD LITERATURE
APRIL 21 -23, 2006

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA

Nation and Narration

We invite papers and panel proposals on topics that investigate any of the
following topics. While we are particularly interested in proposals that focus
on the conference theme, papers and panels on all aspects of world literature
will be considered.

Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

     * First World / Third World
     * Individual and National Self_Legitimization
     * Language Borderlands
     * Neo_colonialism / Post_colonialism
     * Discourses of Power
     * Diasporic Writings and Writers
     * Exile and Return
     * Expatriates and Travelers
     * Cultural Complexities
     * Poetics of Privilege
     * Voices in a textual Commons

Individual presenters should submit a 250_word abstract; include your name,
complete mailing address, and e_mail address. Proposals for panels must include
an abstract for each presenter, as well as names, addresses and e_mail addresses
of all participants. Abstracts submitted as e_mail attachments in Word or Word
Perfect are preferred but hard copies will also be accepted.

Additional information can be found at:  http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/rrcwl/

Submissions must be received by December 1, 2005.

Address all submissions or inquires to: Jeanne.Hageman@ndsu.edu

                                     Jeanne Hageman, Coordinator
                                     Red River Conference on World Literature
                                     Department of Modern Languages
                                     320 Minard Hall
                                     North Dakota State University
                                     Fargo, ND   58105





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