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CALL FOR PAPERS: (Im)politeness on the Page

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December 14th – 15th, 2026 – University of Naples L’Orientale The conference continues the tradition of previous events on linguistic (im)politeness hosted by the Argo Research Centre. Following the respective conferences on cinema, TV series and theatre, this year’s edition aims to investigate (im)politeness in fictional and scientific texts that use the page as their medium from a philological, linguistic and literary point of view. Since the idea of textuality has gradually encompassed a wide spectrum of written forms, the term “page” is understood as any material medium bearing written language. The purpose of the conference is to adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to non-book media, such as urban spaces, the human body, and digital environments. In light of these conceptual horizons, while the methodological frameworks of (im)politeness have been traditionally applied to textual forms related to dialogue (drama, screenplays, spoken language), the conference addresses underinvestigated textualities: fictional prose, scientific-argumentative texts, forms of urban writing (textual graffiti), lettering and quotations in tattoos, acronyms and abbreviations, online written interactions and comments. We invite proposals for 20-minute presentations. The main topics of interest include, but are not limited to, (im)politeness phenomena in: Abstracts should not exceed 300 words (excluding title, bibliography, and keywords) and should be sent as e-mail attachments in .doc or .docx to roberto.esposito@unior.it, m.mirto@unior.it, and a.marino105@unior.it by 10/05/2026 30/05/2026. Proposals should include: Notice of acceptance will be sent by 30/06/2026. No fee registration. Scientific and Organising Committee Bianca Del Villano, Giuseppe Balirano, Roberto Esposito, Mariaconcetta Mirto, Alessia Marino, Chiara Ghezzi, Aoife Beville, Emma Pasquali. Selected references Bousfield, D. (2008). Impoliteness in Interaction. John Benjamins. Brighenti, A. M. (2010). At the Wall: Graffiti Writers, Urban Territoriality, and the Public Domain. Space and Culture, 20(10), 1-18. Brown P. & Levinson S. C. (1987 [1978]). Politeness. Some universals in language usage. Cambridge University Press. Bruti, S. (2013) La cortesia. Aspetti culturali e problemi traduttivi. Pisa University Press. Carver, E. H (2018) Graffiti Writing as Urban Narrative. Literary Geographies, 4(2), 188-203. Chmielewska, E. (2007). Framing [Con]text: Graffiti and Place. Space and Culture, 10(2), 145-169. Culpeper J. (1996). Towards an anatomy of impoliteness. Journal of Pragmatics 25, 349–367. Culpeper, J. (2001). Language and Characterization: People in Plays and Other Texts. Longman. Culpeper, J. (2011). Impoliteness. Using Language to Cause Offence. Cambridge University Press. Culpeper, J., Haugh, M. & Kádár, D. Z. (2017). The Palgrave Handbook of Linguistic (Im)politeness. Palgrave Macmillian Goffman, E. (1967), Interaction Ritual: Essays on Face to Face Behaviour. Penguin. Kizelbach, U. (2023). (Im)politeness in McEwan’s Fiction: Literary Pragma-Stylistics. Palgrave Macmillian. Jucker, A. H. (2020). Politeness in the History of English: From the Middle Ages to the Present Day. Cambridge University Press. Short, M. (2013 [1996]). Exploring the language of poems, plays and prose. Routledge. Vandendorpe, C. (2009 [1999]). From Papyrus to Hypertext. Toward the Universal Digital Library. (translated by P. Aronoff & H. Scott). University of Illinois Press.

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Call for Papers Collecting, Collected, Collective: Working with Hopkins June 10 to 12, 2027 Proposals due: 26 October 2026

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By 2027, all nine volumes of The Collected Works of Gerard Manley Hopkins will bepublished, including the much-anticipated final volume in the series, Poetry. The 2027international Hopkins conference will focus on the new research possibilities andprovocations afforded by the texts. Hopkins 2027 will be held at Università degli Studi“G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Italy. Chieti-Pescara is on the Adriatic coast of Italy,about a two-hour drive through the Apennines from Rome.Topics could include:

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International Conference “Pleasure and Pain in Women’s Writing” – Organized by IWWA (International Women’s Writing Association) and the L&GEND Research Group (deadline for submissions: April 24, 2026)

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9th-11th September 2026G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, ItalyConference Venue: Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Pescara This in-person conference of the International Women’s Writing Association (IWWA), organized incollaboration with the L&GEND (Literature & Gender Identity) International Research Group, willbe held at G. d’Annunzio University in the Pescara Campus, offering an interdisciplinary and crossperiodinvestigation of women’s writing in all its forms, mediums, and expressions. The conference explores sensations of pleasure and pain in women’s writing, examining how theseexperiences are shaped, interpreted and endowed with meaning in texts produced by women acrossdifferent cultures and historical periods. As theorized by Henri Bergson, pleasure and pain providecrucial insights into the past, present and future; they belong to complex sensory systems that resistautomatic responses to the world and contribute to the formation of consciousness. In this sense, theyfunction as vehicles of resistance, freedom, and awareness (Suzanne Guerlac, Thinking in Time,2006). By investigating representations of pleasure and pain, the conference aims to foster criticalreflection on how women narrate intense, gendered sensory experiences, how they foreground thesocial consequences of women’s emotional vulnerability, and how they articulate forms of strategicrestraint alongside assertions of individual freedom to experience pleasure or suffering with intensity. Speakers are invited to examine these dynamics in a variety of genres, forms of cultural productionand media, including written literature and the digital, poetry and prose, the popular and the canonical,creative and factual writing, life-writing and biographies, theories and histories, screen and script,films and television. We encourage the exploration of collaborative and individual works, ofimaginative practices and women’s realities, of representation of personal and public issues, across awide range of disciplines, time periods, cultures and texts.We welcome submissions for individual twenty-minute papers as well as for full panels andworkshops. Topics might include, but are not limited to: ● Women’s writing on page, stage, and screen● The portrayal and evolution of pleasures and pains across different periods and genres● Cultural, historical, and social contexts for pleasure and pain ● Trauma in women’s writing ● Representations of physical and psychological pain● Solidarity and difference● Views of forbidden and conventional pleasure● Women’s sexual pleasures and pains● Intellectual pleasure/pain● Technologies and pleasure/pain● Women writing love and romance● Narratives of abuse● Consent and intimacy on the page and screen● Performing pleasures and/or pain● Love and loss● Writing the pleasure and pain of women’s lives● The portrayal of pleasure and pain in global fictions and narratives● The ways in which pleasure and pain challenge or reinforce social norms● The pleasure of the text● Bestsellers, blockbusters, and popular writing● Representing the pleasures and pains of women’s authorship● The Gothic’s fascination with pleasures and pains● Reclaiming and resisting pain● Pleasure, pain, and powerKeynote speakers of the conference will be Marilena Parlati (University of Padua, Italy), JoanneElla Parsons (Falmouth University, UK) and Jennifer Schnabel (Ohio State University, US). Submissions:Proposals should include a title, an abstract of 250-300 words, a brief biographical note (up to 100words), and contact details. Panel and workshop proposals are very welcome.Please submit your proposals in a Word document to the team at iwwaitaly@gmail.com by 24thApril 2026 making it clear that you are submitting for the Pescara conference. We encouragesubmissions from scholars at all stages of their careers, including early career researchers,independent scholars, and postgraduate students. Interdisciplinary approaches and innovativemethodologies are welcome.All participants will be given free membership of the International Women’s Writing Association for2026. deadline for submissions: April 24, 2026contact email: iwwaitaly@gmail.com

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CFP CLAVIER STUDY DAY Evolving Discourses and Specialized Communication in Societal and Environmental Transformation: Linguistic Insights in the Age of AI (29 May 2026 – Faculty of Economics Sapienza University)

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CFP ESSE 2026 Seminar n. 14.- Beyond Words: Literary, Cultural, and Linguistic Multimodality in Joseph Conrad’s Narratives (deadline 31 January 2026)

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14.- Beyond Words: Literary, Cultural, and Linguistic Multimodality in Joseph Conrad’s NarrativesJoseph Conrad’s narratives serve as a compelling case study for multimodal exploration, blending literary, linguistic, and cultural dimensions into rich, evocative works. This seminar examines how multimodal approaches illuminate Conrad’s complex storytelling, focusing on the interplay between linguistic structures, literary techniques, and cultural contexts. By studying works such as Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim through a multimodal lens, we uncover the myriad ways Conrad crafts narratives that resonate across boundaries of language, imagery, and ideology. From a linguistic perspective, Conrad’s use of layered language – marked by subtleties, ambiguities, and multilingual influences – offers insights into the tension between precision and interpretation, a hallmark of his writing style. For instance, the frequent inclusion of polysemous expressions and deliberate syntactic disruptions mirrors the fragmented realities his characters endure. Such linguistic strategies reflect Conrad’s own experience as a polyglot navigating cultural and linguistic hybridity, lending his texts an inherent multimodal quality. Literary criticism highlights Conrad’s innovations in narrative form and technique, such as his use of frame narratives and unreliable narrators, which invite readers to engage critically with his texts. These devices create a multimodal interplay between textual layers and meanings, fostering a dynamic interpretative process. For instance, Conrad’s frame narrative in Heart of Darkness juxtaposes oral storytelling with textual accounts, producing a narrative experience that transcends singular modalities. On a cultural level, Conrad’s thematic focus on colonialism, modernity, and existential angst provides fertile ground for multimodal analysis. The cultural contexts embedded in his works – whether through geographical descriptions, historical references, or ideological critiques – reveal a depth of engagement that transcends mere storytelling, creating a network of semiotic connections. In such context, multimodal analysis enriches traditional literary criticism by incorporating visual, auditory, and cultural dimensions, reflecting the complexity of contemporary textual interaction in an increasingly digitized and globalized world. This seminar underscores the potential to engage with recent critical approaches, highlighting how multimodal analysis aligns with contemporary emphases on interdisciplinarity, cross-cultural perspectives, and the integration of diverse media forms. By integrating linguistic precision, literary criticism, and cultural analysis, this seminar not only deepens our understanding of Conrad’s works but also underscores the significance of multimodality as a framework for exploring literature in its broadest dimensions. CONVENORS:

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Reminder CFP ESSE Conference Santiago de Compostela – deadline 31 January 2026

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Please remember that the 18th ESSE Conference will take place from 31st August to 4th September 2026 at the Department of English and German Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela. The deadline for sending Posters, Papers and for the Doctoral Symposium is 31 January. More details can be found at the following pages: Call for Posters and Seminar Papers Call for the Doctoral Symposium

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CFP Final Conference Tourism Communication Across Time and Space: Languages, Cultural Mediations, and Historical Developments – May 18–19, 2026 | Treviso, Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche, Via Cornarotta, 7, 31100, Treviso (TV)

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Tourism Communication Across Time and Space: Languages, Cultural Mediations, and Historical DevelopmentsMay 18–19, 2026 | Treviso, Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche, Via Cornarotta, 7, 31100, Treviso (TV). The PRIN 2020 project DIETALY (Destination Italy in Tourism Translation Over the Years) hasinvestigated how Italy has been represented, translated, and circulated as a destination for internationaltourists across languages and media over the past century. Focusing in particular on the period from the1920s to the 1950s, the project has examined the role of language and translation in shaping Italy’sinternational image during years marked by Fascism, economic crisis, and post-war reconstruction. Theanalysis has drawn on brochures, booklets, magazines, and related materials produced for English-speakingaudiences, placing institutional communication and multilingual mediation at the centre of historical inquiry.A key outcome of the project is the DIETALY database: https://pric.unive.it/projects/dietaly/home,a digital resource that systematises the metadata of a dispersed body of materials. By indexing more than 600brochures, magazines, and promotional texts, the database offers searchable and cross-referenced metadatathat support customised research across bibliographic descriptions, tourism-specific categories, languages,and genres, enabling users to trace discursive patterns and reconstruct how Italy was presented to foreignpublics. Beyond documenting Italy’s tourism promotion, the database also carries comparative potential: itopens avenues for cross-national studies and invites dialogue with similar collections relating to othercountries, particularly within Europe, where parallel historical developments shaped the internationalpromotion of national identities.Tourism studies have gained renewed significance in recent years, not only because tourism remainsa crucial economic and cultural sector but also because it offers a productive lens through which to examineprocesses of identity-making, cultural translation, mediation, and heritage communication. Understandingthese dynamics requires perspectives that bring together linguistic, historical, and media-orientedapproaches. Another area that has gained increasing importance relates to the legal frameworks and nationaland international regulatory contexts governing tourism and heritage communication, as well as theirimplications for research practices, cultural mediation, and cross-border circulation.On this basis, the conference Tourism Communication Across Time and Space: Languages,Cultural Mediations, and Historical Developments seeks to offers an opportunity to engage with theresults of the DIETALY project, to extend its questions to other national and regional contexts, and to fosterwider interdisciplinary discussion on the processes through which tourist destinations are represented,mediated, and imagined across time and space.We welcome contributions that address the historical evolution of tourism communication, withparticular attention to Europe and the Mediterranean. Proposals may explore institutional, visual, anddiscursive strategies that shaped tourism images across the 20th century, or examine how earlier practicesinformed or transitioned into later developments in tourism communication. Possible topics include (but are not limited to):● Historical perspectives on tourism communication across languages and media● Institutional tourism discourse and nation branding across time ● Heritage communication and the mediation of cultural identity● Translation and multilingual mediation in the construction of tourist destinations● The role of language professionals, mediators, and translators in tourism contexts● Archives, corpora, and methodologies for historical tourism research● Legal frameworks and regulatory contexts shaping tourism and heritage communication● National and international regulations affecting research, dissemination, and access in heritage andtourism contexts● Legal, ethical, and institutional constraints on multilingual tourism communication Submission guidelinesAbstract length: 250-300 wordsLanguage: EnglishInclude: 5 keywords + short bio (max 150 words) Presentation format: 15-minute presentation + 10 minutes Q&APlease submit abstracts through the following form: https://forms.gle/EGsY2JPD2BtHLgDDA Deadline for submission: March 15, 2026Notification of acceptance: April 1, 2026Registration: April 1-30, 2026Please note that participation is free of charge. No submission, registration, or attendance fees apply. Selected bibliographyAgorni, M., & Parini, I. (Eds.). (2025). Destination Italy in English Translation and Language over the Years(1919-1959) [Special issue]. Altre Modernità.Aliano, D. (2018). American Travel Encounters with Fascist Italy: Being in transit. In R. Scapp & B. Seitz(Eds.), Philosophy, Travel, and Place. Palgrave Macmillan (pp. 227-259)Berrino, A. (2011). Storia del turismo in Italia. Il Mulino.Cimorelli, D., & Villa, G. C. F. (Eds.). (2025). Visitate l’Italia! Promozione e pubblicità turistica 1900-1950. Silvana Editoriale.Syrjämaa, T. (1997). Visitez l’Italie: Italian state tourist propaganda abroad, 1919-1943: Administrativestructure and practical realization. Turun yliopiston julkaisuja.Zuelow, E. G. E. (2022). Tourism, Nations, and ationalism. In E. G. E. Zuelow & K. J. James (Eds.), TheOxford Handbook of Tourism History. Oxford University Press. CfP final conference DIETALY [updated]

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Call for Papers for the 8th International Translation Symposium University of Palermo, 23–24 April 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Audiovisual Translation: Challenges and New Horizons

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across domains, reshaping professional practices, academic debates, and user experiences. Audiovisual Translation (AVT), with its multimodal and interdisciplinary nature, stands at the forefront of this transformation. AI-driven tools such as automatic speech recognition, machine translation, text-to-speech systems, synthetic voices and AI dubbing, among others, are redefining how AVT is conceived, produced, and consumed, from dubbing and subtitling to audio description (AD), subtitling for people who are d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing (SDH), voiceover, and live subtitling. The connection between AI and AVT is now central not only to advancing research, but also to forging sustainable ties with the AVT industry. Cloud-based platforms, automated workflows, and AI-enhanced translation environments are revolutionising professional practice while reshaping student training. Preparing the next generation of audiovisual translators requires embedding AI literacy, practical competence, and industry collaboration into curricula to ensure a smooth transition into the professional world. This conference invites scholars, students, practitioners, and industry stakeholders to explore, critically and concretely, the synergies and tensions between AI technologies and AVT. We aim to assess the state of the art, interrogate emerging challenges, and envision the future of AVT in a world increasingly shaped by automation and algorithmic mediation. Particular attention will be devoted to practical applications not only in the media and entertainment industries (film, television, streaming platforms, gaming), but also in the arts and cultural heritage sectors, such as museums, galleries, and live performance, where AI-enhanced AVT practices are opening unprecedented avenues for accessibility and cultural engagement. Focus will be also on the origins of the earliest chat systems within audiovisual and cinematic products. We welcome studies and research that foreground the historical significance of chats both as a digital tool and a writing/narrative device within audiovisual texts. Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:– AI in dubbing and voiceover: neural speech synthesis; synthetic voices; implications for authenticity, authorship, and reception.– AI in subtitling and SDH: automatic speech recognition; MT in subtitling; quality assurance; accessibility challenges.– AI in audio description: multimodal AI for scene understanding; automation in descriptive practice; cultural representation.– AI for the arts and cultural heritage: AVT applications in museums, galleries, and live performance mediation.– Multimodality in AVT research: how AI engages with diverse semiotic resources and reshapes multimodal translation practices.– Cloud-based ecosystems and industry connections: collaborative workflows; training opportunities; professional accreditations; professionalisation of students.– Accessibility and inclusion: AI as driver and/or barrier across global contexts.– Creativity vs automation: tensions between human expertise and machine-generated outputs.– Pedagogy and training: integrating AI in AVT curricula; fostering critical and creative skills; addressing resistance to change. – Ethics, agency, and power: copyright; data and voice ownership; bias in AI systems; socio-cultural consequences.– WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, IRC, web chat in films, TV series, animated, films, documentaries, live broadcasts.– Historical perspective of web and digital systems as representative narrative tools in audiovisual products (e.g., IRC logs in 1990s films vs. WhatsApp/iMessage threads today).– Industry perspectives: how streaming platforms, LSPs, and tech providers incorporate AI in large-scale AVT projects.– User experience and reception studies: audience perception of AI-mediated dubbing, subtitling, and AD; impact on immersion and comprehension. Keynote Speakers and Distinguished GuestsThe conference is honoured to welcome leading national and international colleagues, whose presence will foster dialogue between established expertise, emerging research, and innovativepractice, including:Giuseppe Balirano (Università degli Studi di Napoli “L’Orientale”, Italy) – President, Associazione Italiana di Anglistica (AIA)Frederic Chaume (Universitat Jaume I, Spain)Elena Di Giovanni (Università di Macerata, Italy)Jorge Díaz Cintas (University College London, UK)Margherita Dore (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy)Serenella Massidda (Università di Chieti-Pescara, Italy)Irene Ranzato (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy) – AIA Board Member Submission GuidelinesWe warmly invite scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry stakeholders to submit an abstract of up to 300 words (excluding references) and a short bio (max. 150 words) via mail to alessandra.rizzo@unipa.it; gabriele.uzzo@unipa.it; marialuisa.pensabene@unipa.it. Proposals should engage with the conference themes and highlight original research, case studies, or professional experience. Please clearly indicate research objectives, methodology, and expectedresults. Important DatesEXTENDED Deadline for abstract submission: 07 January 2026Notification of acceptance: 31 January 2026Conference dates: 23–24 April 2026 Registration and FeesAccepted presenters and participants are required to register for the conference.Conference fee: €180,00 (includes access to all sessions, conference materials, and coffee/tea breaks).Registration fee applicable to PhD students: €90,00.ESIST members attending the conference as speakers will benefit from a reduced registration fee(€120,00). ESIST members attending as auditors will pay €150,00.Social dinner: €45,00.

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Call for Papers Vital Signs: Teaching, Translating, and Popularizing Medical English in the Digital Age A One-Day Interdisciplinary Conference

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Date: February 10, 2026 – 10.00 a.m.Location: Aula Miazzi – Plesso San MicheleDepartment of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural IndustriesUniversity of Parma (Italy) Abstract submission deadline: December 5, 2025Notification of acceptance: December 15, 2025 Conference themeThe rapid digital transformation of healthcare – shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, online knowledge platforms, and automated linguistic tools – has profoundly reshaped healthcare communication. Medical English stands at the crossroads of these transformations, facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities in its teaching, translation, and popularization. This one-day conference – “Vital Signs: Teaching, Translating, and Popularizing Medical English in the Digital Age” – seeks to explore how Medical English is taught, translated, circulated, and recontextualized in digital environments. The conference is a key output of the research project ‘Serious games as a tool to improve translation and communication skills in the medical field,’ developed at the University of Parma, which aims to create a serious game to address the specific needs of students training to become specialized translators or health professionals, as well as practicing health professionals. The goal of the conference is to promote an interdisciplinary discussion on how we can ensure clarity, accuracy, and accessibility in medical communication in this evolving landscape. We invite scholars, educators, linguists, translators, terminologists, healthcare professionals, and communicators to examine the critical function of English in global healthcare contexts and to explore innovative solutions brought forward by digital technologies. Suggested topics and areas of interestWe welcome 20-minute presentations on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, the following topics: 1. Teaching Medical English (EMP/EAP) in digital contexts• Integrating AI and Machine Learning into EMP curricula.• The use of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and multimodal simulation in medical language training.• Developing digital literacy and ethical awareness for healthcare learners and professionals.• Corpus-driven approaches and the design of authentic digital teaching materials.• New methodologies in online and blended learning for English for Medical Purposes. 2. Translating and Interpreting Medical English• The impact and limitations of Neural Machine Translation (NMT) in clinical and pharmaceutical translation.• Human post-editing and quality assurance in medical texts.• Digital tools for terminology management and the creation of specialized medical glossaries.• Challenges in translating patient-facing information, informed consent forms, and electronic health records (EHRs).• Remote interpreting (VRI/OPI), and the ethical implications for patient-provider communication. 3. Popularizing and Communicating Medical English• Health literacy and patient education across digital media (websites, social media, apps).• Communicating medical research to non-specialists: challenges of clarity vs. accuracy (popular science, “infodemics”).• The role of medical journalists and science communicators in mediating specialized English.• Cultural translation and adaptation of public health messages.• Ethical and linguistic challenges in communicating during global health emergencies across languages. Submission Guidelines• Abstracts: Submissions should be no longer than 200 words (excluding references).• Submission Email: michela.canepari@unipr.it Important DatesAbstract Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2025Final Program Released: January 26, 2026Conference Date: February 10, 2026 Scientific Committee:Michela CanepariMicol BeseghiCarlo Galli Organizing CommitteeFederico BergentiElena Giovanna BignamiAntonio BonacaroMassimiliano DemataRiccardo FassoneIlaria GiordanoVirginia Vecchiato

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Call for Seminar Papers 18th ESSE Conference – Seminar 21, “The Poetics and Ethics of Sexual Dissidence in Anglophone Postcolonial Literatures”

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Call for Seminar Papers: Seminar 21, “The Poetics and Ethics of Sexual Dissidence in Anglophone Postcolonial teratures” Dates: August 31–September 4, 2026 Place: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Convenors: Cédric Courtois (University of Lille, France); Angelo Monaco (Aldo Moro University of Bari, Italy) We invite submissions for a panel that will examine the intersections of sexuality, identity, resistance and dissent in Anglophone postcolonial non-fiction, fiction, drama, and poetry. We wish to explore the avenues offered by literary texts to challenge and/or disrupt heteronormative and “universal” norms of gender and sexuality, by pondering over what Jonathan Dollimore calls “sexual dissidence” (1991), linked to a form of transgressivity. In so doing, these texts can be considered as “political”, if we follow Jacques Rancière, for whom “dissensus” is at the heart of “politics” (2010). To what extent do these literary texts shed light on other modes of being that interrogate the legacies of colonialism? By adopting a decolonial perspective, which lays bare the “colonial wound”, could Anglophone literatures delve into ways of reaching “decolonial healings” (Mignolo and Vazquez 2013)? As David L. Eng puts it, sexual dissidence and other forms of intimacy can work as “sites of critical response” (2010) for addressing the challenges of race in the so-called “colorblind” age of global capitalism. By staging vulnerable, “precarious” (Butler 2004) and “ungrievable” (Butler 2009) lives, embodied and “willful” (Ahmed 2014) lives even, at the intersection of race, gender and sexuality, these texts can be said to resist censorship, the law, and more generally “queer” invisibilisation. In this light, the focus on sexual dissidence could lead to what Emmanuel Renault calls “recognition” (2001), especially for LGBTQIA2S+ people who tend to be stigmatized; the lack of “recognition” can be “experience[d] […] as real moral wounds[,] [t]he experience of [which] is painful and radical enough to lead to a revolt” (Renault 2001). Building on these insights, this panel will strive to elucidate how Anglophone postcolonial literatures help cultivate an ethics and a poetics of sexual dissidence, serving as an archive of (cultural) resistance. Deadline for the submission of proposals for seminar papers: January 31, 2026. Send to: cedric.courtois@univ-lille.fr, angelo.monaco@uniba.it Further information at: www.esse2026.com Dates: August31–September 4, 2026Place: Santiagode Compostela, SpainConvenors:Cédric Courtois (University of Lille, France); Angelo Monaco (Aldo MoroUniversity of Bari, Italy)Deadline for thesubmission of proposals for seminar papers: January 31, 2026. Send to: cedric.courtois@univ-lille.fr, angelo.monaco@uniba.it Furtherinformation at: www.esse2026.com We invitesubmissions for a panel that will examine the intersections of sexuality,identity, resistance and dissent in Anglophone postcolonial non-fiction,fiction, drama, and poetry. We wish to explore the avenues offered by literarytexts to challenge and/or disrupt heteronormative and “universal” norms ofgender and sexuality, by pondering over what Jonathan Dollimore calls “sexualdissidence” (1991), linked to a form of transgressivity. In so doing, thesetexts can be considered as “political”, if we follow Jacques Rancière, for whom“dissensus” is at the heart of “politics” (2010). To what extent do these literary texts shed light on other modesof being that interrogate the legacies of colonialism? By adopting a decolonialperspective, which lays bare the “colonial wound”, could Anglophone literaturesdelve into ways of reaching “decolonial healings” (Mignolo and Vazquez 2013)?As David L. Eng puts it, sexual dissidence and other forms of intimacy can workas “sites of critical response” (2010) for addressing the challenges of race inthe so-called “colorblind” age of global capitalism. By staging vulnerable,“precarious” (Butler 2004) and “ungrievable” (Butler 2009) lives, embodied and“willful” (Ahmed 2014) lives even, at the intersection of race, gender andsexuality, these texts can be said to resist censorship, the law, and moregenerally “queer” invisibilisation. In this light, the focus on sexualdissidence could lead to what Emmanuel Renault calls “recognition” (2001),especially for LGBTQIA2S+ people who tend to be stigmatized; the lack of“recognition” can be “experience[d] […] as real moral wounds[,] [t]heexperience of [which] is painful and radical enough to lead to a revolt”(Renault 2001). Building on these insights, this panel will strive to elucidatehow Anglophone postcolonial literatures help cultivate an ethics and a poeticsof sexual dissidence, serving as an archive of (cultural) resistance.

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