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Melek Ortabasi started the topic CFP: Yearbook of the German Children’s Literature Research Society in the discussion
Children’s Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 5 months ago<h1>Call for Papers for the Yearbook of the German Children’s Literature Research Society (Jahrbuch der Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendliteraturforschung/GKJF) 2018</h1>
The second volume[1] of the open access, peer-reviewed Jahrbuch der Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendliteraturforschung/GKJF takes the upcoming 50<sup>th</sup> ann…[Read more] -
Melek Ortabasi started the topic Working in pre-20th c. Children's Literature? in the discussion
LLC Japanese to 1900 on MLA Commons 8 years, 5 months agoAdd your name to a growing list of international scholars on the subject!
We are in the process of compiling a list of scholars, curators, and collectors who work in pre-twentieth century children’s literature and related fields. We are defining “children’s literature” broadly to include manuscript materials (including children’s writing),…[Read more]
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Christopher M. Lupke replied to the topic Navigating the MLA: A Guide for East Asian Scholars in the discussion
East Asian Languages and Literatures to 1900 on MLA Commons 8 years, 10 months agoColleagues:
Thanks for your interest. The MLA is a multifaceted organization with lots of different things going on. Those in East Asian Studies are mostly fairly new to the MLA. Thus, we are organizing this session to give an overview of what the MLA does and how to navigate it. There also will be ample time for questions and comments. Members…[Read more]
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Monika Dix posted an update in the group
LLC East Asian on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoI would also be interested in participating in this discussion, especially addressing the issue how to convince more East Asian specialists (faculty & grad students) to join the MLA. How can the MLA serve as a complementary platform or provide something very different from conferences such as AAS?
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Melek Ortabasi replied to the topic Navigating the MLA: A Guide for East Asian Scholars in the discussion
East Asian Languages and Literatures to 1900 on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoWhat a great idea for networking and sharing information. Thanks for doing this and please post to all East Asian forums!
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Melek Ortabasi started the topic CFP for MLA 2018: Children's Lit in the discussion
Japanese since 1900 on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoMaybe of interest to some folks here. I’m sure it will be great.</div>
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MLA 2018 Call for Papers! Calling Dumbledore’s Army: Activist Children’s LiteratureBooks can encourage children to question rather than accept the world as it is. Literature for young people can invite them to imagine a world where black lives matter, wom…[Read more]
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Melek Ortabasi replied to the topic East Asian Reception photos in the discussion
Japanese since 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years agoThanks, Orna, for the photos! Looks like folks had a great time:-)
Cheers,
Melek
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Melek Ortabasi started the topic Thank you everyone! in the discussion
East Asian Languages and Literatures after 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years agoHi all,
Asian-themed panels were well-attended, and the Saturday night reception was a hit! Thank you all for supporting each other. Let’s build on this momentum for MLA 2018.
We have a lot of ideas that will be shared soon, but in the meantime, if there is someone who’d like to take over organizing another reception for next year, contact…[Read more]
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Melek Ortabasi started the topic Thank you everyone! in the discussion
Japanese since 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years agoHi all,
Asian-themed panels were well-attended, and the Saturday night reception was a hit! Thank you all for supporting each other. Let’s build on this momentum for MLA 2018.
We have a lot of ideas that will be shared soon, but in the meantime, if there is someone who’d like to take over organizing another reception for next year, contact me…[Read more]
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Christopher M. Lupke changed their profile picture on MLA Commons 9 years ago
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Christopher M. Lupke changed their profile picture on MLA Commons 9 years ago
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Christopher M. Lupke started the topic East Asian Languages and Literatures — Reception — ALL WELCOME in the discussion
Comparative Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature on MLA Commons 9 years agoPlease come to the East Asian Languages and Literatures Reception on Saturday night at 8:45 pm in Marriott 411-412. There will be food and drink! I hope to see you there.
Christopher Lupke
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Christopher M. Lupke started the topic East Asian Languages and Literatures — Reception — ALL WELCOME in the discussion
Modern and Contemporary Chinese on MLA Commons 9 years agoPlease come to the East Asian Languages and Literatures Reception on Saturday night at 8:45 pm in Marriott 411-412. There will be food and drink! I hope to see you there.
Christopher Lupke
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Melek Ortabasi edited the event You are invited to an Asianists' Reception! in the groups LLC Asian American, LLC East Asian, LLC Japanese since 1900, LLC Japanese to 1900, LLC Korean, LLC Ming and Qing Chinese, LLC Modern and Contemporary Chinese, LLC South Asian and South Asian Diasporic, LLC West Asian, Prospective Forum: LLC Pre-14th-Century Chinese, Southeast Asian and Southeast Asian Diasporic. on MLA Commons 9 years ago
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Melek Ortabasi started the topic You're invited to a reception! in the discussion
Japanese since 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years, 1 month agoIt is my great pleasure to invite everyone to a late evening reception celebrating the creation of the new Asian literature forums at the MLA. Charlotte Eubanks is your host for the evening!
Saturday, 7 January, 8:45–10:00 p.m., 411-412, Philadelphia Marriott
Wine and appetizers generously provided by cosponsorship from Columbia UP, De Gru…[Read more]
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Melek Ortabasi started the topic Japan *since* 1900 Business Meeting on Jan 6th in the discussion
LLC Japanese to 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years, 2 months agoHi everyone,
An executive committee business meeting for the forum LLC Japanese since 1900 has been scheduled for 6 January 2017, 3:30-4:45 p.m., room 309, in the Philadelphia Marriott. Please join us after the below panel, sponsored by Japanese since 1900!
311. Nature and Disaster in the Contemporary Japanese Cultural Imagination
1:45–3:00 p…[Read more] -
Melek Ortabasi started the topic Japan *since* 1900 Business Meeting on Jan 6th in the discussion
Japanese since 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years, 2 months agoHi everyone,
An executive committee business meeting for the forum LLC Japanese since 1900 has been scheduled for 6 January 2017, 3:30-4:45 p.m., room 309, in the Philadelphia Marriott. Please join us after this panel, sponsored by this forum!
311. Nature and Disaster in the Contemporary Japanese Cultural Imagination
1:45–3:00 p.m., room 406, P…[Read more] -
Melek Ortabasi replied to the topic First-Ever Forum Delegate Election: Membership Suggestions Invited in the discussion
Japanese since 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years, 2 months agoHello everyone,
As current chair of the exec committee, may I second Carol’s call for nominations for a delegate? This person will represent us to the MLA at large. It’s an important position.
We’ll also be seeking nominations for the executive committee.
Our forum meeting at the Convention will be open to everyone. More information on that…[Read more]
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Melek Ortabasi started the topic LLC Japanese since 1900 panels at MLA 2017! in the discussion
East Asian Languages and Literatures to 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years, 6 months agoWe are excited to present the following two panels at the next Annual Meeting, and hope to see you there! Sorry for cross postings.
311. “Nature and Disaster in the Contemporary Japanese Cultural Imagination” Friday Jan 6 1:45–3:00 p.m., 406, Philadelphia Marriott
Presiding: Karen Thornber, Harvard Univ.
1. “What about Animals? In the Wake of N…[Read more]
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Melek Ortabasi started the topic MLA 2017 Modern Japanese Panels: Dates and Times in the discussion
Japanese since 1900 on MLA Commons 9 years, 6 months agoWe are excited to present the following two panels at the next Annual Meeting, and hope to see you there! Sorry for cross postings.
311. “Nature and Disaster in the Contemporary Japanese Cultural Imagination” Friday Jan 6 1:45–3:00 p.m., 406, Philadelphia Marriott
Presiding: Karen Thornber, Harvard Univ.
1. “What about Animals? In the Wake of N…[Read more]
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Yes — please come! BTW — I’m not seeing my responses posted in the MLA Commons LLC East Asian. Can they make a more cumbersome online system?? Best wishes, Chris