FMLS Prize 2021 "Literature we can live by"
In recognition of the impact of the extended lockdown in the UK at the start of 2021, which we note is likely to be felt especially keenly by researchers who are precariously employed or have caring responsibilities, the Editors have decided to extend the deadline for entries to 14 June 2021.
Entries are invited for the 2021 Forum Essay Prize, on the subject of: ‘Literature we can live by’
We are looking for bold, visionary and persuasive essays that use academic research to pursue innovative questions. The winning essay will be that judged by the panel to have best addressed the topic with flair, ambition and resonance.
The topic may be addressed from the perspective of any of the literatures (including literary linguistics, translation and comparative literature approaches) normally covered by the journal: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Please note that material of a predominantly social science or sociological nature falls outside our scope.
Possible approaches to the subject include, but are not limited to:
• The ethical, transnational, transcultural value(s) of literature
• The psychological, pedagogical and representational benefit(s) of writing / reading / being read
• Creating readerly community/ies through translation
• Literature as inspiration, consolation or escapism
• The role and power of figurative language
The competition is open to all researchers, whether established or early career. Previous competitions have been won by scholars in both categories.
The winner will receive:
1. Publication of the winning essay in the next appropriate issue of Forum for Modern Language Studies
2. A prize of £500.
A panel of judges will read all entries, which will be assessed anonymously. At the judges’ discretion, a runner-up prize of £200 may be awarded.
The Editors may commission for publication in Forum for Modern Language Studies any entries that are highly commended by the judges.
Entry requirements and Submission details for the Forum Prize 2021
The closing date for entries is 14 June 2021.
Entries must be written in English, be between 6,000 and 8,000 words in length (including notes), should conform to MHRA style, and must be accompanied by an abstract (approx. 150 words) summarizing the principal arguments and making clear the relevance of the essay to the competition subject.
Essays should be submitted online here be flagged as Forum Prize entries, and follow the journal’s instructions to authors.
For more information, get in touch with: Sara Jones ([log in to unmask]; GE Forum Prize)
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