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Juan Ramos started the topic MLA 2016: CFP-Andean Modernismos in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature on MLA Commons 11 years agoAndean Modernismos
Special Session
This session invites papers that reconceptualize, reimagine, or theorize Modernismos in Andean countries. Papers on all genres and neglected aspects of Andean Modernismos are welcome. 300-word abstract, One-page C.V. by 12 March 2015; Juan G. Ramos (jramos@holycross.edu). -
Laura J. Beard started the topic CFP MLA 2016 session in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature on MLA Commons 11 years agoSpecial Session
Papers exploring the relationships between public acts of witnessing, such as Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, and the literary and other texts they inspire or engage. 250 word abstracts by 15 March 2015; Laura J. Beard (lbeard@ualberta.ca). -
Beth Ellen Jörgensen started the topic Mexican Material Culture Session, MLA2016 in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature on MLA Commons 11 years agoMaterial goods and built environments reflect and produce social meaning. This panel organized by the Mexican Forum, will explore the relationship between material culture and notions of authenticity, tradition and progress in Mexico. Papers on artifacts from pre-Hispanic times to the present, or literary and filmic representations of material…[Read more]
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Pamela Herron replied to the topic Ageism in the Writing Classroom in the discussion
The Teaching of Writing on MLA Commons 11 years agoHi Margaret,
Although I teach primarily for English now, I taught Humanities for several years. In my course Challenges to Modern Culture my students were tasked with each identifying and researching a particular group of people who are disenfranchised in some way. For their final project each student would present their findings to their…[Read more]
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Margaret Morganroth Gullette started the topic Ageism in the Writing Classroom in the discussion
The Teaching of Writing on MLA Commons 11 years agoI am looking for people who have been teaching anti-ageism, or the subject of age, in the writing classroom. Especially interested in writing assignments that counter ageism, that use ageism along with other diversity issues (racism, sexism, ableism, classism).
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Judith Anne McCarthy replied to the topic Teaching Writing / Rhetoric / Composition to Online / Distance Students in the discussion
The Teaching of Writing on MLA Commons 11 years agoTo email me directly, jmccarthy@devry.edu (Judy McCarthy). Thanks!
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Judith Anne McCarthy started the topic Teaching Writing / Rhetoric / Composition to Online / Distance Students in the discussion
The Teaching of Writing on MLA Commons 11 years agoCFP (Call for Papers): I’m seeking papers in order to propose a panel for the upcoming 2016 MLA in Austin, TX. The subject is “Teaching Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition to Online/Distance Students.” I am particularly interested in (but not limited to) papers that explore the primacy of written language as instruction compared to oral, t…[Read more]
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Margaret Hanzimanolis replied to the topic #Precariat conversation at Shanker Institute in the discussion
Part-Time Faculty Members on MLA Commons 11 years agoThanks for doing this, Nicky! I was tweeting away on another channel until Fabian Banga oriented me…
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Nicky Agate started the topic #Precariat conversation at Shanker Institute in the discussion
Part-Time Faculty Members on MLA Commons 11 years agoHi all,
I posted a storify of tweets posted around Rosemary Feal’s #precariat conversation with Andrew Ross, Barbara Ehrenreich, and Jennie Shanker at the Shanker Institute on January 15. (Margaret Hanzimanolis features!) You can view the storify on this group’s blog.
Cheers,
Nicky
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María Gil Poisa replied to the topic CFP: Cuerpo Memoria Trauma // Exposición: Agua, Arte, Mujer, Vida in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature on MLA Commons 11 years agoThe deadline for submissions for this CFP has been extended until January 31st. Please, see below.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
5TH ANNUAL HISPANIC STUDIES GRADUATE CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE TITLE:
BODY, MEMORY, TRAUMA
Friday March 6 – Saturday March 7, 2015
CALL FOR PAPERS: DEADLINE EXTENSION
Sponsored by:
Department of Hispanic Studies – Tex…[Read more]
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Margaret Hanzimanolis started the topic MOTION for more PTF in governance PASSED in the forum
Part-Time Faculty Members on MLA Commons 11 years agoWe were successful in moving that a PTF be a required member of the Executive Council! The motion, put forward by the radical caucus, also asked for more governance opportunities for PTF throughout the organization. The dominance of tenured faculty in the MLA is beginning to topple. Please get in touch with me at hanzimanolis@gmail.com if you w…[Read more]
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Margaret Hanzimanolis started the topic Nominees sought for the PT and other Contingent Faculty committee in the forum
Part-Time Faculty Members on MLA Commons 11 years, 1 month agoPlease write to Maria Maisto, the incoming chair, if you would like to serve on this committee. It is a potentially important committee in an environment of rapidly increasing hospitality toward contingent and adjunct participation in the business of the MLA!
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Adam Yaghi replied to the topic 2015-1 MOTION coming up at the Delegate Assembly mtg in the forum
Teaching as a Profession on MLA Commons 11 years, 1 month agoI add my voice in support of this timely motion. Thank you for taking the initiative.
adam
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Margaret Hanzimanolis started the topic 2015-1 MOTION WILL BE HEARD AT DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MTG. in the forum
The Teaching of Writing on MLA Commons 11 years, 1 month agoMotion 2015-1:
Proposers of record: John Maerhofer and Margaret Hanzimanolis on behalf of the Radical Caucus in English and the Modern LanguagesWhereas Part-Time Faculty (PTF) constitute over 50% of the faculty in the US, and presumably a similar percentage of language and literature faculty;
Whereas PTF are presumably and anecdotally…[Read more]
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Margaret Hanzimanolis started the topic 2015-1 MOTION coming up at the Delegate Assembly mtg in the forum
Teaching as a Profession on MLA Commons 11 years, 1 month agoPlease consider attending the Delegate Assembly in order to support this MOTION:
Motion 2015-1:
Proposers of record: John Maerhofer and Margaret Hanzimanolis on behalf of the Radical Caucus in English and the Modern Languages
Supporting materials: Click here to see the information provided by the proposers.Whereas Part-Time Faculty (PTF)…[Read more]
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Margaret Hanzimanolis started the topic MLA MOTION 2015-1 on Part-time faculty in governance in the forum
Part-Time Faculty Members on MLA Commons 11 years, 1 month agoThis motion was submitted by the radical caucus of the MLA, and will be discussed at the open hearing on Friday and the Delegate assembly on Saturday. Please come to both venues, if you can, to support the motion and speak in its behalf!
Motion 2015-1
Proposers of record: John Maerhofer and Margaret Hanzimanolis on behalf of the Radical Caucus…[Read more]
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Margaret Hanzimanolis started the topic MLA Subconference in Vancouver Wed, Jan 7-9,2015 in the forum
Part-Time Faculty Members on MLA Commons 11 years, 1 month agoPlease consider attending this important conference, to be held on two days before the regular MLA.
http://mlasubconference.org/2015-program/
Subconference of the MLA “Non-Negotiable Sites of Struggle” January 7-9, 2015
Location: Simon Fraser University
Harbour Centre Joseph and Rosalie Segal Room*co-sponsored by the TSSU
Wednesday, Jan…[Read more]
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Stacey Lee Donohue started the topic Teaching the Memoir Session at MLA 2015 in the forum
Teaching as a Profession on MLA Commons 11 years, 1 month agoAbstracts below:
Friday, 9 January
Reading Memory: Approaches to Teaching the Memoir
10:15–11:30 a.m., West 210, VCC West
Program arranged by the Community College Humanities Association
Presiding: Stacey Lee Donohue, Central Oregon Community Coll.
“Photo-graphics: Mediating Memory in Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home,” David Bahr, Borough of Man…[Read more]
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Jessica Winston started the topic Teaching Literature Book Award in the forum
Teaching as a Profession on MLA Commons 11 years, 2 months agoDear Colleagues:
The faculty in the Ph.D. program in English and the Teaching of English at Idaho State University invites nominations for the Teaching Literature Book Award. This new, nationally-juried prize seeks to encourage and recognize excellence in teaching by honoring every other year a book-length work on teaching literature at the…[Read more]
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