2008 Call For Papers 

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A Critical Look at Language & Literature

 The 2008 Ball State University PCM conference committee would like to invite submissions of abstracts from all graduate programs in: composition and rhetoric, linguistics, literature, and creative writing.

 The premise for Practical Criticism Midwest is to provide space for an intellectual show-and-tell, a chance for students in the field of English Studies to get involved with colleagues and practice presenting professionally. PCM is a friendly forum for graduate students to present papers to peers and faculty in the field. 

 This year's theme offers an exciting opportunity for presenters to discuss ideas regarding generational differences including personalities, voices, and alternative vocalities of generations past and present.

 Abstracts should be between 200-500 words. Please include your name, program, and a brief biography (100 words or less). Abstracts should be pasted into the body of the email. No attachments please!

 Submission Deadline (received by):                       November 30, 2007

Best Paper Award Deadline (received by):           January 11, 2008

 E-mail Submissions to:        drdisarro@bsu.edu

Regular Mail:                        Department of English

                                                Ball State University

                                                Practical Criticism Midwest

                                                Attn: David Disarro

                                                Muncie, IN  47306

Closing the conference will be a Doggerel: a collection of strange and irregular verse that is often humorous in nature. All submissions will be read aloud at the close of the conference during the wine and cheese reception at the Virginia Ball Center (Please see the link attached to this website!).