[Discussion] CFP: Computer Culture (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 individual paper proposals as well as panel proposals (panels of
three or four presenters) in various areas of computer media. Panels are open to
professionals, graduate students, and performers and designers. Proposals may be
for histories and analyses from any number of perspectives. We are also
interested in proposals from active bloggers, vloggers, podcasters, and Web page
designers.

Papers on BLOGGING may focus on the controversy surrounding news coverage,
commentary, and analysis. Papers may also study blogs and blogging culture in
other realms, from the personal to the political, pedagogical, and commercial.

WEB DESIGNERS may submit sample pages (by link, for instance). In their
abstracts, designers should describe the purpose and history of their work, or
should outline a critical concern and propose a line of discussion of special
interest to Web page designers or Web users. We will also consider papers that
analyze or compare Web sites.

If you are an active PODCASTER or VIDEO LOGGER, you may submit the text of a
sample podcast or vlog and describe the purpose and history of your endeavor.
Include Web site addresses in your abstract. Podcasters who wish to participate
in panels must be able to present a five-minute CD recording of their work.

For Panel Proposals:

Feel free to query first. Panel proposals should include all of the information
demanded for individual paper proposals, including information about the panel
chair, as well as a 100-word statement of the panel's rationale and of any
noteworthy organizational features.

For Paper Proposals:

Please submit (preferably in the body of an email) a 200-word abstract by
November 15, 2005. Include all contact information: address, phone number(s),
fax number, and email address. Also include 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.
Beginners, dabblers, and enthusiasts are all welcome. This is a new and
ever-changing field, and we are open to new people, approaches, and topics.

Send proposals to:

Professor Joseph Chaney
jchaney@iusb.edu
Department of English
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend IN 46634-7111
(574) 520-4870
fax: (574) 520-4538




CALL FOR PAPERS: Online Publishing

Computer Culture Area
2006 SWTexas Popular Culture Assoc./American Culture Assoc.
http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/
Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 8-11, 2006

We are seeking individual paper proposals as well as panel proposals
(panels of three or four presenters) on aspects of online publishing. We
would welcome proposals by scholars (including graduate students),
publishers, editors, writers, and artists.

Possible topics include:

**The future and challenges of the online magazine
**Literature online
**Art online
**Scholarship online
**New trends in online book publishing and/or sales
**Libraries, Google, and copyright law
**The history of online publishing
**The online readership

For Panel Proposals:

Feel free to query first. Panel proposals should include all of the
information demanded for individual paper proposals, including
information about the panel chair, as well as a 100-word statement of
the panel's rationale and of any noteworthy organizational features.
We'll also consider round table discussions involving editors and
publishers.

For Paper Proposals:

Please submit a 200-word abstract by November 15, 2005 (preferably in
the body of an email). Include all contact information: address, phone
number(s), fax number, and email address. Also include a biographical
note in which you outline your career and/or define your connection to
the topic. However, you do not need to prove any special expertise in
the area of your proposed presentation. Beginners, dabblers, and
enthusiasts are welcome. We are open to new people, approaches, and
topics.

Send proposals to:

Professor Joseph Chaney
jchaney@iusb.edu
Department of English
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend IN 46634-7111
(574) 520-4870
fax: (574) 520-4538