[Bilimsel Haber] UPDATE: Rethinking the Theory Course (9/22/06; NEMLA; 3/1/07-3/4/07)

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

EXTENDED DEADLINE: CFP: Rethinking the Theory Course (9/15/06; NEMLA;
3/1-4/07 in Baltimore)

The Northeast Modern Language Association's 38th annual convention will
be held in Baltimore, Maryland from March 1-4, 2007.

This panel will explore innovative ways to teach critical theory at the
undergraduate level. How can instructors present difficult theory in a
way that is accessible to students? What supplementary texts can
instructors use to complement the theory? What writing assignments can
help students practice applying theory without encouraging them to think
formulaically?

How can theory courses be reinforced in other areas of the English
curriculum? What is the relationship of the theory course to the
changing field of "English," including to new media and cultural
studies? Should the way we deliver our theory courses shift to
accommodate new ways of thinking about English as a discipline? And
finally, what should the curriculum of a good theory course include?

Given that the purpose of much contemporary theory has been to open
texts to multiple readings and question both canonical readings and
univocal methodologies, this panel seeks to explore alternative and
innovative ways to teach the standard undergraduate course in theory.

This panel is designed for instructors and curriculum planners who want
to rethink the perameters and possibilities of this ubiquitous course.
Papers that blend a discussion of the philosophical issues involved with
"teaching theory" with practical ideas for revisioning the "formula" are
especially welcomed.

Abstracts should be sent electronically to Robin DeRosa at
rderosa at plymouth.edu. EXTENDED Deadline for abstracts: September 22, 2006.

Please include with your abstract: Name and Affiliation; Email address;
Postal address; Telephone number; A/V requirements (if any).

All panelists must be or become NEMLA members. Visit
<http://www.nemla.org/index.html> http://www.nemla.org/index.html for
more information on NEMLA.

Dr. Robin DeRosa
Assistant Professor of English
Department of English - MSC 40
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 535-3147



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