Cfp: International Conference on Narrative, International Society for the Study of Narrative, University of Birmingham, June 4-6, 2009.

The 2009 Narrative Conference offers a multi- and interdisciplinary forum for addressing all dimensions of narrative and representation. We welcome proposals for papers and panels on all aspects of narrative in any genre, period, medium and nationality. We are particularly keen to encourage participation form a range of disciplines, including, but not limited to: history, art history, literary studies, linguistics, philosophy, classical studies, modern languages, women's studies, film studies and sociology.

Plenary Speakers:

• David Lodge
• Frank Ankersmit
• Frances Smith Foster

Paper Proposals:

Please send a maximum 300 word abstract and brief curriculum vitae (250-300 words) for 20 minute papers. Proposals must include the title of the paper, presenter’s name and institutional affiliations; email address, mailing address and telephone.

Panel Proposals:

Please send a maximum 700 word abstract—summarizing the panel’s rationale and describing each paper—and a brief curriculum vitae for each speaker 50-300 words). Proposals must include titles of papers (and panel if appropriate); presenter’s (and panel organizer’s) name(s) and institutional affiliations(s); e-mail addresses, mailing address and telephone. Please send proposals to Anna Burrells: burrealz@adf.bham.ac.uk including ‘Narrative Conference Proposal’ in the subject line of your email by no later than 0.00 GMT on 31st October 2008. All submissions will be peer reviewed. All participants must join the Society for the Study of NarrativeLiterature. For more information on SSNL, visit:http://narrative.georgetown.edu/; or visit the conference homepage here: http://narrativesociety.bham.ac.uk/.