CFP-SWPCA-Call for Papers/presentations-Graphic Novels, Comics, and
Popular Culture 2010 conference
Updated 10/27/09
We are still taking submissions!
31st Annual Conference February 10-13, 2010
Southwest/Texas Popular and American Culture Association
http://swtxpca.org/
Submission Deadline: 12/15/09, Priority Registration Deadline 11/1/09
Conference Hotel:
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505.842.1234
The SW/TX PCA/ ACA invites papers on Comics, Graphic Novels, Popular
Culture Any Aspect of Comics and Graphic Novels in Popular Culture will be
considered.
Some topics could include
Sequential Art and Storytelling
Fanboy culture
Manga, Anime and the Movies
Comic-Conventions
Particular Artists or writers (Bendis, Steranko, Kirby, Everett, Niles, etc)
The Rise of the Graphic Novel
What is a Graphic Novel?
History of Newspaper Comics!
Gay Characters in comics
Film and Superheroes!
Adapting Graphic Novels for the Screen
Racism and the X-Men
Spiderman as the Everyman
Cartoon Network: Good or Bad for Comics
Comics and Philosophy
Graphic Novels as outlets for social justice (ie,, World War III)
Comics as political satire (eg,., Tom Tomorrow, Addicted To War)
Horror Comics
The Resurrection of Captain America-Why NO comic character ever stays dead?
DC, Marvel, and Comic corporations
Indies and their role
Comics and Graphic Novels the world (eg., Tintin).
These are just general examples ANY topic will be considered
Please send title and abstract to co-chairs
Rob Weiner
Texas Tech University
Humanities Librarian
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Box 53841
Lubbock Texas
79453
Information about our areas of study, conference travel, lodging, and the
organization can be found on our regularly updated website:
http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/index.html
We look forward to seeing you this winter in sunny Albuquerque where we
invite you to explore Route 66, local pueblos, hiking trails, museums, the
Sandia and Isleta casinos, area ski resorts, and nearby Santa Fe.
Conference Rates: Professionals, $140; Graduate students $120; Spouse,
partner $50
Information about our areas of study, conference travel, lodging, and the
organization can be found on our regularly updated website:
http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/index.html
31st Annual Conference February 10-13, 2010
Southwest/Texas Popular and American Culture Association
http://swtxpca.org/
Submission Deadline: 12/15/09, Priority Registration Deadline 11/1/09
Conference Hotel:
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505.842.1234
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CFP-SWPCA-Call for Participants Roundtable Discussion-Graphic Novels in
Libraries
The Libraries and Popular Culture Area in conjunction with the Graphic
Novels, Comics, and Popular Culture have teamed together to bring together
a roundtable discussion on Graphic Novels in Libraries
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Robert G. Weiner
31st Annual Conference February 10-13, 2010
Southwest/Texas Popular and American Culture Association
http://swtxpca.org/
Submission Deadline: 12/15/09, Priority Registration Deadline 11/1/09
Conference Hotel:
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505.842.1234
In addition to our regular comics and popular culture related panels, we
will have a roundtable discussion looking at how Libraries have been
dealing with the Graphic Novel and comics in their collection.
We invite scholars, librarians, archivists to take part in this exciting
panel. Some topics discussed will include history of graphic novels in
libraries, cataloging graphic novels, and any REAL-World issues that come
up.
If you would like to take part in this roundtable, please contact
Rob Weiner
Rob Weiner
Texas Tech University
Humanities Librarian
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Box 53841
Lubbock Texas
79453
Information about our areas of study, conference travel, lodging, and the
organization can be found on our regularly updated website:
http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/index.html
We look forward to seeing you this winter in sunny Albuquerque where we
invite you to explore Route 66, local pueblos, hiking trails, museums, the
Sandia and Isleta casinos, area ski resorts, and nearby Santa Fe.
Conference Rates: Professionals, $140; Graduate students $120; Spouse,
partner $50
Information about our areas of study, conference travel, lodging, and the
organization can be found on our regularly updated website:
http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/index.html
31st Annual Conference February 10-13, 2010
Southwest/Texas Popular and American Culture Association
http://swtxpca.org/
Submission Deadline: 12/15/09, Priority Registration Deadline 11/1/09
Conference Hotel:
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505.842.1234
Robert Weiner
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