“Lyrics, Lore and Literature of the Lone Star Stateâ€
CFP TCEA 2013
Texas College English Association
Writers and scholars are invited to submit works that explore the lyrics, lore and literature of the Lone Star State; in other words, what makes Texas Texas. We welcome original Texas-related creative lyrics, lore and literature as well as critical analyses of each, including language, drama, film, popular culture, music, dance, visual arts, and photography.
Reading/Presentation Time: 15 minutes maximum (around 8 pages). Scholarly submissions (never previously presented or published) may be complete papers or abstracts of 250-300 words. Poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction must be complete when submitted. Submissions will be judged by the TCEA Board through a blind review process.
Send submissions (via mail or email) by November 1, 2012 to:
Dr. Linda Cole Carroll
Dept. of Languages and Literature
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX 76105
lcarroll@txwes.edu
Publication: Presenters will have the opportunity to submit their works for publication in SCOL: Scholarship and Creativity On Line, A Publication of the Texas College English Association; one presentation will also be selected for CCTE Studies.
TCEA sessions are scheduled in conjunction with the Annual Meetings of the Conference of College Teachers of English. The 2013 Conference will be February 21-23, 2013 at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX.