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PERSPECTIVES ON CONTEMPORARY LEGEND
International Society for Contemporary Legend Research
Twenty-fifth International Conference

Logan, Utah, USA

May 23-27, 2007


The International Society for Contemporary Legend Research is pleased to
announce that the 2007 Perspectives on Contemporary Legend Twenty-fifth
International Conference is to be held on the campus of Utah State
University, home to the Fife Folklore Archives as well as the annual
Fife Folklore Workshop and Fife Honor Lecture, all three named in honor
of Austin and Alta Fife, pioneer folklorists of Western (American) and
Mormon folklore at Utah State University.

Proposals for papers on all aspects of "contemporary," "urban," or
"modern" legend research are sought, as are those on any legend or
legend-like tradition that circulates actively at present or has
circulated at an earlier historical period. Previous discussions have
ranged in focus from the ancient to the modern (including Internet-lore)
and have covered diverse cultures worldwide (including our own academic
world). Abstracts should be 400 words long.

The 2007 meeting will be organized as a series of seminars at which the
majority of those who attend will present papers and/or contribute to
discussion sessions. Concurrent sessions will be avoided so that all
participants can hear all the papers. Proposals for special panels of
papers, discussion sessions, and other related events are encouraged.

To participate in the conference, please forward a title and abstract,
along with the appropriate conference fee, to conference co-organizer
Lynne McNeil  by February 1, 2007. (Abstracts can be sent by email.):


Lynne McNeill
English Department
  Utah State University Logan, UT 84322-3200
USA

telephone: 435-797-3399
e-mail: lmcneill at mun.ca



For further information or travel advice, contact either of the
conference co-organizers, Lynne McNeill (above) or Steve Siporin
(siporin at cc.usu.edu).



REGISTRATION:

The registration fee (payable to ISCLR):
[ ] ISCLR Member  $85 US, $100 CD, =A3=A350 British Sterling, 75 Euro
[ ] Non-member (includes ISCLR membership fee)  $120 US, $140 CD, =
=A3=A370 Sterling, 100 Euro
[ ] Student  $15 US, $20 CD, =A3=A310 British Sterling, 15 Euro



LODGING:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the University Inn, conveniently
located on the campus of Utah State University, within easy walking
distance of conference events and the Fife Folklore Archive

Reservations: (435) 797-0017
Toll Free: (800) 231-5634
Ask for the ISCLR International Meeting or Group #3469.

Special conference rates: $60 for a 1-2 person room (2 queen-sized beds)
plus tax.

(Rooms are guaranteed to be available for reservation until Wednesday,
May 09, 2007)


TRANSPORTATION:

Logan is approximately 90 miles north of Salt Lake City.  A shuttle
service is available at the airport, but it is best to make reservations
two days  in advance and less expensive to travel in groups and share
the expense. Contact Cache Valley Limo Airport Shuttle (1-800-658-8526
or www.LoganShuttle.com) for more information.


WEATHER IN LATE MAY:

Logan is located in Cache Valley at almost 5000 feet of altitude,
between two mountain ranges, and has great scenic beauty.  In late May
the weather is highly variable; it can be summer one moment and winter
the next, and it is often rainy this time of year.


Dr. Mikel J. Koven
Lecturer, Dept of Theatre, Film and Television Studies
University of Wales, Aberystwyth
mik at aber.ac.uk

http://users.aber.ac.uk/mik



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