Papers which focus on Buffy the Vampire Slayer are sought for the formation of several panels devoted to this hit television show as a “sub-area” of the Vampire in Literature, Culture and Film Area of the 2008 PCA/ACA National Conference. Questions of audience reception, deviations from the original film, fandom and the show’s popularity are only a few of the possible topics that may be examined. Panel proposals of three or four presenters are also welcome. In addition to presentations on Buffy, we will be holding a Special Session during the conference during which we will mingle while watching the musical episode “Once More with Feeling.”

Papers should be limited to a reading time of 15-20 minutes (3 person panels allow for 20 minute papers while 4 person panels allow for 15 minute papers; panels will be formed in late November in order to provide panelists ample time to adjust their presentations).

All presenters must be (or become) members of the PCA or ACA and must register for the conference. Membership and registration forms will be sent upon presentation acceptance. Paper acceptance obligates participants to present the paper at the conference, and multiple submissions to different areas are not allowed. Please note that you must be present at the conference to read your own paper.

To have your proposal considered for presentation, please e-mail or send a 200-300 word abstract by November 1st, 2007, complete with your name and affiliation, to either:

Area Chair: Mary Findley
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center
Randolph, VT 05160
mfindley@vtc.edu

OR

Co-Chair: Patrick McAleer
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
840 Laurel Street, #4
Indiana, PA 15701
mcaleer_p@yahoo.com

For more information about the Popular Culture
Association/American Culture Association, please visit their homepage: www.pcaaca.org. Additional information on the Vampire in Literature, Culture and Film Area can be found at www.vampirepca.com.