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From: "Society for Literature & Science" 

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Date: 22 Sep 1996 16:16:22 -0700
From: Dan Philippon 
Subject: CFP: 1997 ASLE Conference
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
The Second Biennial Conference of the
Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE)
July 17-19, 1997
The University of Montana - Missoula, Montana
"The Last Best Place"
Featured Writers and Scholars:
David Abram, Rick Bass, Shoko Itoh,
Thomas J. Lyon, Joseph Meeker, David Robertson,
Pattiann Rogers, Louise Westling, and
Gary Snyder
(presented in conjunction with Wilderness Watch)
*     *     *
The Association for the Study of Literature and Environment invites
program proposals for its second biennial conference. We welcome:
* Panels and papers on any aspect of literature and environment, such
as nature writing, international studies, individual authors, theory
and practice of ecocriticism, interdisciplinary approaches, place
studies, new or neglected writers, gender and ethnic issues, religious
issues, and bioregionalism.
* Roundtables on topics of general interest, such as urban nature,
professional issues, literature and activism, hunting, fieldwork in
teaching, wilderness, and landscape.
* Poster sessions to showcase teaching, curriculum, or research
innovations, as well as cooperative ventures and other institutional
projects.
* Readings of original nature writing.
Other Activities and Entertainment:
* Outings and planned recreation every afternoon
* Banquet
* Publishers' Exhibits
* Authors' Reception
*     *     *
Submission Guidelines:
Send two copies of the following materials to the address below:
* For papers and readings, a 1-page proposal/abstract or the full
text. Papers should approximate fifteen minutes reading time (ten
double-spaced typed pages).
* For panels, a 1-page proposal including names and vitae of the
chair and 3-4 presenters, plus a 1-page abstract for each paper.
* For roundtable discussions, names and vitae of chair and 6-8
panelists, plus a 1-2 page proposal describing the topic, approach,
and intended contribution of each panelist.
Deadline for submissions:  January 15, 1997
Send submissions to: John Tallmadge, President-Elect, ASLE, 6538
Teakwood Court, Cincinnati OH 45224. Phone: 513-681-0944; Email:
jtall@interramp.com
Submissions will not be accepted by fax or email.  Please enclose a
stamped, self-addressed envelope for reply.  Submissions will not be
returned.
General information about conference facilities, activities,
recreation, or registration is available from ASLE Conference,
Conferences and Institutes, Center for Continuing Education, Missoula
MT 59812-1900. Phone: 406-243-4600; Email: cni@selway.umt.edu
Conference Director: Hank Harrington
Further information about the conference is available on the ASLE
World Wide Web Site: http://faraday.clas.virginia.edu/~djp2n/asle.html
stay together
learn the flowers
go light
--Gary Snyder
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Dan Philippon
Department of English
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22903