CALL. 12.11.2018: The Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Conference - Lexington (KY, USA)
FECHA LÍMITE/DEADLINE/SCADENZA: 12/11/2018
FECHA CONGRESO/CONGRESS DATE/DATA CONGRESSO: 11-12-13/04/2018
LUGAR/LOCATION/LUOGO: University of Kentucky, (Lexington, KY, USA)
ORGANIZADOR/ORGANIZER/ORGANIZZATORE: The Hebrew and Jewish Studies Section of the KFLC
INFO: web - dafr229@uky.edu
CALL:
The Hebrew and Jewish Studies Section of the KFLC invites paper proposals in the following areas: · Archaeology and the Hebrew Bible. We welcome proposals that utilize biblical studies along with archaeology in order to clarify biblical passages, historical events, or cultural elements associated with the ancient Israelites or the Hebrew Bible. Papers in which results from archaeological excavations are presented are also welcome, provided they are concerned with sites or material culture related to the ancient Israelites. · Hebrew language or linguistics of any period. Proposals in other areas of Jewish History and Hebrew Language will also be considered. Paper presentations are 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute question & answer session. In addition to individual abstracts for paper presentations, proposals for panels of 5 papers will be considered. Individually submitted abstracts should be no more than 250 words. Panel proposals of 5 presentations should be submitted as follows: The panel organizer should electronically submit a panel proposal. The panel proposal cannot exceed one page in length and should include the theme of the panel, the organizer's name and contact information, and the names, contact information and affiliations of the panel participants. Each participant must also submit an individual abstract using our online system in addition to the panel proposal. Please indicate that your presentation is part of a pre-organized panel and list the title and organizer of the panel in the abstract. Papers will be read in English. Acceptance of a paper or complete panel implies a commitment on the part of all participants to register and attend the conference. Deadline for Abstract Submission: November 12th, 2018, 11:59 PM EST To submit abstracts and panel proposals, or for general information about the conference and paper presentation guidelines, please visit our website: https://kflc.as.uky.edu/