Terminus - Your Next Stop!

[merihastyent]

Dear HPforGrownups members,

I'd like to invite you to submit programming for Terminus, a Harry Potter
conference to be held August 7-11, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. The
deadline for all proposals is February 1. I have included the call for
papers
below, and the programming team is happy to answer any questions at
programming @ terminus2008.org (no spaces). Please turn those incredible
analyses and theories in to papers, panels, roundtable discussions,
and workshops--and
we'd also love to receive fanfiction readings, art and crafts for the
gallery and
as fanart portfolios, and applications to staff creative booths for
writing, editing,
art, and art critique. I hope you'll join us in Chicago for an
incredible five days
this August!

Regards,
Renee Antoine
Media Coordinator - Terminus
<http://www.terminus2008.org>


CALL FOR PAPERS: Terminus
Chicago, IL
August 7-11, 2008
A Harry Potter Conference presented by Narrate Conferences, Inc.

Terminus, an interdisciplinary Harry Potter-themed conference to take
place August 7-11, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois, seeks papers, panels,
interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, and other presentation
formats suitable for an audience of academics, students,
professionals, and fans.

The overarching conference themes focus on the completed series.
Analyses that address the development of topics through the entirety
of the seven Harry Potter books are especially encouraged, including
those topics that focus on the related cultural phenomenon. The
programming will not be limited to those themes, however, and
proposals that address specific aspects of the Harry Potter series,
related works, and surrounding community across all disciplines are
encouraged as well. A non-exhaustive list of sample topics includes
literary analyses of the novels; studies of the cultural phenomenon;
use of the novels in schools and libraries for education; examination
of related business and legal issues; scientific explanations of magic
in the series; media and fan studies; craft-based workshops in
writing, art, and publishing; and overviews of how the series and
films fit into larger contexts.

Submission to the vetting board is by online system only. No other
format or contact will be accepted. The submission system is located
at <http://www.terminus2008.org/submissions/>.

The deadline for proposals is February 1, 2008, and notices regarding
proposals will be sent no later than March 1, 2008. At the time of
proposal submission, we require an abstract of 300-500 words, a 50-100
word presentation summary, and a presenter biography of no more than
100 words. Those wishing to submit a proposal for a roundtable
discussion may submit a brief explanation of a topic and a list of
10-15 sample discussion questions in lieu of a formal abstract.

Conference papers will be collected for publication at a later date.
Presenters must be registered for the conference no later than April
15, 2008. For more information about programming, our review process,
and proposal submissions, please see the Terminus website at
<http://www.terminus2008.org/programming/>. Questions specifically
about programming may be directed to <programming at terminus2008.org>.

Terminus is a presentation of Narrate Conferences, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization with the mission of organizing academic,
literary, and exploratory conferences that appeal to adult scholars,
students, professionals, and fans. For inquiries about Narrate
Conferences, Inc., please write to <info at narrateconferences.org>. This
conference is not endorsed, sanctioned or any other way supported,
directly or indirectly, by Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Harry
Potter book publishers, or J. K. Rowling and her representatives.