Lawrence of Arabia (Lean, 1962)

The motivation behind this conference is the belief that motion pictures are valid historical texts upon which multiple, fluid and often contradictory discourses take place. This year the conference focuses on issues arising from critical reassessments of Sir David Lean's film, Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Conference participants will examine some of the film's discourses within the following four theme pairs:

Imperialism and the Middle East
The First World War and the Middle East
Gender and Post-Colonial Studies
Media and Film Criticism

It is important to note that paper proposals need not address the film directly, but must address the discourses of the four theme pairs.

The Film Conference committee of the Delta Chi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta invites you to submit proposals for panels and papers for its first conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches to History and Film.

We welcome proposals from all scholars, whatever their field or discipline. One need not be a member of Phi Alpha Theta to participate. We strongly encourage cross-disciplinary proposals.

Proposals for single papers that fall into the four categories above are encouraged. Additional panel proposals will receive strong consideration.

Proposals are to include title of panel, 200-word abstract, full name of participant(s), institutional affiliations (if any), mailing, e-mail and web page addresses, and phone numbers. Please include a cirriculum vitae. Full panel proposals must also include an abstract for the panel, full names and addresses of all participants including the moderator and commentator.

Proposals are due by Wednesday, January 2, 2002

For more information or to submit proposals, contact: