An International Conference on the Work and Life of Gloria E. Anzaldúa

Subject: *Call for Proposals**El Mundo Zurdo: An International Conference on the Work and Life of Gloria E. Anzaldúa*

CFP: Gloria Anzaldua conference 5/16/09 January
21st, 2009

*Call for Proposals*

*El Mundo Zurdo: An International Conference
on the Work and Life of Gloria E. Anzaldúa*

*Sponsored by
The Society for the Study of Gloria E. Anzaldúa (SSGA) and the Women's
Studies Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio*

*May 16-17, 2009*

May 15, 2009—Special Pre-conference Trip to the Rio Grande Valley

The Society for the Study of Gloria E. Anzaldúa seeks submission of
proposals for papers, panels of 3-4 papers, roundtables, workshops, or
performances for its First International Conference on the work and life of
Gloria E. Anzaldúa on the fifth anniversary of her passing.

We welcome proposals involving all facets of Anzaldúa's life and work. The
following tracks are merely suggested conceptual groupings for panel and
performance presentations:

· BORDERS—explorations of border theory, borderlands ethos and other
concepts of Anzaldúan thought focused on this key concept of her work
· GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES—el mundo zurdo and the atravesados, key to
Anzaldúa's thinking and application of her philosophical work
· EDUCATION—pedagogical concerns surrounding her literary and philosophical
works. Some questions that may arise: what are some challenges of teaching
Anzaldúa? How does Anzaldúa's thought apply to teaching?
· INTERNATIONAL AND TRANFRONTERA—The effects of globalization and market
economies on culture. What is the status of Anzaldúa studies at the
international level?
· SPIRITUALITY—Explorations of Anzaldúa's spiritual teachings. How can we
heal the earth and ourselves?

Guidelines
Proposals must include the following:
· 250-word proposal narrative
· 100-word abstract suitable for publication in the conference program book
· Submissions for Panels must include proposals and abstracts for each paper
and the name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address, and institutional
affiliation of each participant
· Audio/visual needs
· Contact person's name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address, and
institutional affiliation

All materials must be electronically date-stamped by February 15, 2009.
Proposers will be notified of acceptance by March 15, 2009.

Please send questions about the conference, the trip to the Valley or the
submission process to:
gloria.anzaldua.society@gmail.com


thanks ethan!
--
Ethan Bach, MFA
www.ethanbach.com


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