Although it is not directly related to Scots language or literature, some
list members may be interested in the University of Glasgow's forthcoming
conference on the film "The Wicker Man".

Prospective speakers have just over a month to submit proposals.  The second
call for papers is available below:


THE WICKER MAN: RITUALS, READINGS AND REACTIONS
An Interdisciplinary Conference
University of Glasgow Crichton Campus, Dumfries, 14th-15th July 2003


SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS (apologies for cross-posting)

Prospective speakers are reminded that they have until Monday 24 MARCH 2003
to submit proposals for the first international conference on the film THE
WICKER MAN (1973), which will be held at the University of Glasgow Crichton
Campus, Dumfries, on the 14th and 15th of July 2003.

Robin Hardy's film THE WICKER MAN (1973), which was written by Anthony
Shaffer and stars Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland,
continues to have audiences, critics and theorists intrigued.   Although set
on a fictional Scottish island, the majority of THE WICKER MAN was filmed on
location in Dumfries and Galloway, in South West Scotland.  The University
of Glasgow Crichton Campus is situated some 85 miles south of Glasgow, in
the town of Dumfries.  It is therefore in the unique position of being able
to host an academic conference on THE WICKER MAN in the very region in which
much of this cult British film was shot.  Moreover, this conference will
coincide with the 30th anniversary year of the film's release.

In accordance with the cross-disciplinary ethos of the Crichton Campus
degree structure, and the multi-faceted nature of the film itself, the
conference will embrace a variety of disciplines.  We therefore invite
participants to submit papers on subjects including:

Anthropology                      Archaeology
Cultural Studies                    Ethnology
Film Practice                          Film Studies
Identity                                  Local History
Political Theory                    Theology
Tourism

Submissions on other themes relevant to THE WICKER MAN are of course most
welcome. The University of Glasgow Crichton Campus press is planning to
publish a selection of conference papers in book format.  Please send
abstracts (400 words maximum) to Dr Benjamin Franks, by Monday 24th March
2003:

Dr Benjamin Franks
University of Glasgow
Rutherford-McCowan Building
Crichton Campus
DUMFRIES, DG1 4ZL
Tel: (01387) 702055
Email: [log in to unmask]

The Wicker Man conference website: www.the-wicker-man.co.uk
University of Glasgow Crichton Campus website: www.cc.gla.ac.uk

On Tuesday 15th July, Robin Hardy, the director of THE WICKER MAN, will
deliver the keynote address.   He will be interviewed by broadcaster Jonny
Murray, and filmmaker Professor Rex Pyke.  Other participants include Dr.
Tanya Krzywinska (Brunel University) and Dr. Stephen Harper (University of
Glasgow).   Moreover, although primarily an academic conference, speakers
will also include participants in the original film.

Delegates will be able to attend an evening concert featuring musicians who
participated in the recording of the original Wicker Man soundtrack. This
event is being planned in conjunction with Silva Screen and Simply Vinyl,
who have recently re-released the film soundtrack.

On the evening of Sunday 13th July conference delegates may attend a
screening of THE WICKER MAN at the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre in
Dumfries.  This cinema will be running a themed film season in tandem with
the conference.
On the 18th, 19th and 20th July the Wickerman music festival will be taking
place in the nearby village of Dundrennan.



FURTHER INFORMATION
The cost, inclusive of two lunches, teas/coffees will be £110 (£65 for
students).
Day fees will be £60 (£40 for students)

Accommodation can be booked on-line through the Dumfries and Galloway
Tourist Board website: http://www.visit-dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/
Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board, 64 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RS. Tel:
(01387) 245550