CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Topics are open to all studies relating to world languages and cultures, both modern
and classical, including linguistics, literature and film in translation, and English-language
products of culture exploring themes related to cross-cultural and cross-linguistic
encounters. Panel proposals are welcome.
Special Session on Poetry in Translation
MIFLC 2024 will host a special session for the reading of original poetry in two languages. If you are interested in participating in this session, please submit up to two poems written in a foreign language that have been translated to English or, conversely, that have been written in English and translated to a foreign language. The poetry reading will be followed by a conversation about all aspects of the translation of creative writing.
We are especially interested in papers dealing with the following:
African American and African Diaspora Studies
Afro-Latino Studies
American Sign Language / Deaf Studies
Asian Studies
Classics
Digital Humanities
Eco-Criticism
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
English as a Second Language
Film Studies
Francophone Studies
Hispanic Literatures and Cultures
Italian Literature & Culture
Immigration Studies / Diaspora Studies
Jewish Studies
K-12 World Language Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Luso-Brazilian Studies
Pedagogy
Community-Engaged Learning
Slavic Studies
Study Abroad
Translation & Interpretation Studies
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: JUNE 28, 2024