The 2013 NeMLA convention continues the Association's tradition of sharing innovative scholarship in an engaging and generative location. The 44th annual event will be held in historic Boston, Massachusetts, a city known for its national and maritime history, academic facilities and collections, vibrant art, theatre, and food scenes, and blend of architecture. The Convention, located centrally near Boston Commons and the Theatre District at the Hyatt Regency, will include keynote and guest speakers, literary readings, film screenings, tours and workshops.

Propose a session: NeMLA's program of sessions is generated each year by its members.

Propose a seminar, roundtable, creative session or panel. Submit your proposal online by April 15, 2012.

Guidelines for proposals may be found here:
http://nemla.org/convention/chairguide.html

The online proposal form can be found here:
http://nemla.org/convention/2013/proposal_form.html

Submit an abstract: The full Call for Papers will be available online June 2012; the abstract deadline is Sept. 30, 2012.

Areas:
American
Anglophone
British Anglophone
Canadian
Comparative Languages
Composition
Film & Cultural Studies
French & Francophone
German
Italian
Pedagogy
Russian
Spanish/Portuguese
Theory
Transnational Studies
Women's & Gender Studies
World Literatures

NeMLA 2012 membership is required to chair a 2013 NeMLA session.

Please see www.nemla.org for more information.
Questions? Email nemlachair@gmail.com