CFP - The Ninth Annual Conference on Holidays, Ritual, Festival, Celebration, and Public Display - Feb. 28, 2005

CALL FOR PAPERS
Deadline: February 28, 2005

The Ninth Annual Conference on Holidays, Ritual, Festival, Celebration, and Public Display
June 2-4, 2005
Bowling Green State University, Ohio

Presentations should involve original research and be analytical or theoretical in nature. All topics within the general scope of the conference will be considered. We especially encourage proposals that deal with performative political protest and demonstrations in terms of ritual, festival or public display.

INDIVIDUAL PAPERS AND MEDIA PRESENTATIONS: Send three copies of a one-page vita and a proposal that includes your name, department/program, institution, mailing and e-mail addresses, telephone and FAX numbers, title of paper, and a 300-word abstract.

FOR PANELS: Send three copies of a one-page vita for each participant; a 150-word abstract of the session's theme including the title of the session; a 300-word abstract for each participant including his or her name, department/program, institution, mailing and e-mail addresses, telephone and FAX numbers, and title of paper; contact data for the session coordinator (please include home and office telephone numbers and preferred mailing address and e-mail addresses, especially if different from institutional addresses).

AUDIO-VISUAL REQUIREMENTS: Please specify your audio-visual equipment needs within the proposal.

SEND THREE COPIES OF YOUR PROPOSAL TO: Jack Santino, Department of Popular Culture, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0226; FAX: (419) 372-2577; E-mail: jacksantino@hotmail.com

Registration Fees: presenting $75, student presenting $65, attendee $25