Fwd: CFP - The Dark Knight of the Academy (Scholars Exploring Batman)

[Van Plexico]

 

I thought some of you might get a kick out of this-- or, who knows?  Maybe someone will apply.

--Van

 

 

From: DURAND, KEVIN [Dur...@hsu.edu]

Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:09 PM

Subject: CFP - The Dark Knight of the Academy (Scholars Exploring Batman)

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

The summer of 2010 marks the third installment of the International Popular Culture series at Henderson State University.  The subtitle for the conference could just as easily be: “Why Batman Matters!”  A scholarly exploration of the Batman universe, from its inception through multiple incarnations on screen and in print, will take place at Henderson State University, July 16-18, 2010. Papers on any topic associated with Batman – the movies, the graphic novels, the television shows and cartoons – and from any scholarly discipline are invited. I’ve included the CFP in the body of this email and as a .pdf attachment.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

  

Dr. Kevin K. Durand

Associate Professor of Philosophy

Henderson State University

Conference Email: hsuphi...@gmail.com

  

 

Call for Papers

 

Riddle Me This, Batman!

 

The Dark Knight of the Academy

 

July 16-18, 2010

 

 

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2010

Notification Date: May 10, 2010

 (Earlier submissions are strongly encouraged!)

 

 

The subtitle for the conference could just as easily be: Why Batman Matters! A scholarly exploration of the Batman universe, from its inception through multiple incarnations on screen and in print, will take place at Henderson State University, July 16-18, 2010. Papers on any topic associated with Batman – the movies, the graphic novels, the television shows and cartoons – are invited. Papers should be no more than 20 minutes reading time (roughly 3000-3500 words). Panel proposals are also encouraged. Electronic submissions are preferred.

 

The Keynote Speaker’s identity is a closely held secret to be revealed on the website, www.hsuphilosophy.com, in the coming months. Suffice to say here (teaser alert!) that our keynoter is a widely recognized scholar in the field of graphic novels and their popular culture significance. He is widely published and a Batman expert (as well as a fan).

 

Inquiries, abstracts, and panel proposals should be directed to:

 

Kevin K. Durand, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Philosophy

H-Box 7584, 1100 Henderson Street

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 71999

hsuphi...@gmail.com